Where's the Best Place to Go for a Staycation?
This week's Readers' Choice features spots to get out, but not travel too far.
Where do you go when you want to get out, but not go too far?
This week's Readers' Choice features places to go for a day without traveling outside Somerset County.
Whether it's relaxing at Duke Island Park in Bridgewater, taking in a Somerset Patriots Independent League baseball game, taking the kids for a learning experience at the Environmental Education Center at Lord Stirling Park in Bernards, visiting the Warren Farm Arboretum or seeing a show at the Somerset Valley Playhouse, tell us which one you prefer.
Be sure to also rate and review your favorite spot on its directory listing:
- Duke Island Park
- Environmental Education Center at Lord Stirling Park
- Somerset Patriots Baseball Club
- Somerset Valley Playhouse
- Wagner Farm Arboretum
Voting in the poll below is open until Friday at 9 a.m. We will announce the winner Friday around noon.
Editor's note: The winner will be selected on a point system based on poll votes and directory ratings. If there is a tie, a winner will be determined by the amount of positive comments posted on this article and positive reviews received on its directory listing. For full contest rules, click on the PDF attached to this article.
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Duke Island Park
Old York Road, Bridgewater, NJ -
Somerset Patriots Baseball Club
1 Patriots Park, Bridgewater, NJ -
Somerset Valley Playhouse
689 Amwell Rd, Hillsborough, NJ
Agy
8:37 am on Monday, May 7, 2012
My kids always enjoyed going to Colonial Park. When younger, they went for the swings and slides. Later, for walking, running, mini golf and boats. During high school years, for picnics with their friends.
spokey
3:23 pm on Monday, May 7, 2012
none of the above. Bike over to Manville and pick up the tow path. Take a leisurely ride to Princeton. Hit Thomas Sweets and mosey on back. I like coming back 601 but some might object to the traffic so I guess return along the towpath.
elizabeth
2:23 pm on Thursday, May 10, 2012
We love all of the choices above, but have a special place in our hearts for a cute little community theatre, Somerset Valley Players. Run by local volunteers, attended by locals, giving opportunities to perform, create, and see live theatre to locals.
kaitlin
3:00 pm on Thursday, May 10, 2012
I love svp ! I have seen so many shows there and am going on to my 7th show with the theatre. When iam there I feel like iam home. The people are nice and the shows are GREAT! There's shows for all ages I have been doing shows there since I was 12 well iam 19 now and I am happy to call svp my second home ! Go take a llook at the website to see what's coming up this season and bring the fam !!!!!
Margaret
3:02 pm on Thursday, May 10, 2012
I second the comment above. Somerset Valley Players is a great place to see wonderful live entertainment without paying Broadway prices.
Laura
6:09 pm on Thursday, May 10, 2012
Svp is my second home. I can say it has been for over half of my life. There is no place I would rather go.
Emily
6:24 pm on Thursday, May 10, 2012
I have been involved with The Somerset Valley Players for 30 years and they are like a second family for me. There are wonderful shows on their stage, and great opportunities for acting and volunteering!
Jacquelyn Pillsbury
8:15 pm on Thursday, May 10, 2012
SVP has a great schedule of shows for the summer.
BDVideo
8:50 pm on Thursday, May 10, 2012
SVP puts on a lot of good, fun shows. And it's so affordable and convenient.
BDVideo
8:52 pm on Thursday, May 10, 2012
Of course, Patriots Baseball is great too!
BDVideo
8:55 pm on Thursday, May 10, 2012
How about Duke Farms? That place is something special.
Allissa
9:27 pm on Thursday, May 10, 2012
Wow! These are difficult choices. Just goes to show how many great things there are to do in Somerset County!! My family LOVES the Somerset Valley Players productions. Family friendly, great shows, adorable building and affordable for the whole family! Must See Entertainment! Another must-do family activity is to see The Somerset Patriots play ~ GO PATRIOTS!! Lastly, the beauty of the parks and recreation in Somerset County are breathtaking. GET OUTDOORS and enjoy a bit of "Paradise" (as my dad says :)
James Houston
11:02 pm on Thursday, May 10, 2012
SVP is the place to BE. Experience true talent from ALL aspects of the Theatre World.
Mike Johnson
8:50 am on Friday, May 11, 2012
There's is no better place to go and get away from it all than SVP! It's affordable for any sized family and unaffected by weather. Love it!