Duke Farms

"Free to go to. Beautiful and lovely green house. Paved trails and plenty of benches for you to rest and take in the views."

"Glad we finally went. Beautiful grounds, interesting buildings and orchid gardens. Miles of trails but easy to get around. Great place for a bike ride. Go early it was getting crowded when we left."

"An absolute outdoor TREASURE in New Jersey! We easily spent 2-3hrs here just biking around, before picking up some food at the cafe and bird watching for another hour. Main Things to Know: Admission and parking are free (though free reservations are required on saturdays). There are bathrooms, water stations, and a cafe on site. Paths are well-marked. The area doesn't feel crowded, especially on weekdays. The grounds are closed on Sundays and Mondays. My Favorite Sites: - Birding Platform (far right of the visitor's center) - Great Falls (picnic spot; flows on a timed schedule) - Mermaid Pool (picnic spot; by Great Falls) Biking: BYOB (bring your own bike + helmet) 2hr rental for $8 / bike + helmet (discounted $5 for children) wide variety of bikes, easy to use I highly recommend bringing your own bike if it's possible. The bike rental tent is a walk away from the parking lot and the visitor's center, so bringing your own bike means you aren't limited to the main grounds or the 2hr rental. Some bikes have bells. Most seem to have a water bottle holder and kickstand. We had issues with the brakes on our bikes, but the staff switched out our bikes and had us back on the road in no time. Bike racks are conveniently available at most main attractions like the meditation garden, orchid range, and great falls. Something to keep in mind while visiting: while bathrooms are located throughout the grounds, water fountains are not as plentiful, so fill up your water bottles before heading out!"

"Such an amazing time. We plan on making this place a weekly stop! Today we walked to the Orchid Greenhouse it was simply stunning. The breakfast was legendary! With kind and attentive staff! (For the most part) Bring you own bike if you can! Trikes are reserved 24hrs in advance heads up! And we cant wait to return back for more exploring we barely scratched the surface of what this farm has to offer!"

"Perfect place to spend with the family! We rented bikes for $8, had some food at the local cafe, visited beautiful orchids, watched waterfalls. You must reserve car parking spot in advance, it is free via Eventbrite. There is no availability the same day in summer. We did a week in advance, but at least 1 day in advance is fine."