The Banana Stand, on Delafield Street, is New Brunswick's best kept secret and a true boon to local musicians. This hipster and trendily-nonchalant concert venue is the a local favorite when it comes to the current underground music scene. Established by Nicholas Rapon, who is an indie-musician and a band member himself, The Banana Stand is stacked with all the must-haves - solid acoustics, perfect lighting and great ambiance! Needless to say, if you're a band you'd want to play here and if you're a listener, this is where you should be.
Offering a diverse program for children aged between 4 and 17 years, All Children's Theatre is a bustling performing arts venue in the heart of New Jersey's Parsippany town. Musical shows, creative plays and comedy acts form a part of its exciting schedule. State level theater professionals oversee the day-to-day activities. One of New Jersey's earliest theatrical venues to have a busy agenda round the year, All Children's Theatre also organizes day events and camps.
Benjamin Howell House is a historic town house which was built by the locally renowned politician in the 18th Century. Benjamin Howell, who was involved in the Revolutionary War of America and supported the American cause, was quite a prominent figure in the political scenario and was even elected for the role of Justice of Peace for Morris County. Today, this historic house where he resided is a national heritage site and a popular tourist attraction.
The Livingston-Benedict House was the residence of William Livingston, who was a war general and, later, governor of New Jersey, and his family. The house itself dates back to the 18th Century but was bought by Farrand N. Benedict in 1857 and, thereafter, his family resided in this two-story house for generations. The house is still a private residence. However, there is a park in front of the house which is dedicated to Governor Livingston and can be visited.
A time-worn settlement that flourished during different eras of the 19th Century, Booton Historic District is one of the prime geographical landmarks of Morris County. In the 1830's, Boonton emerged as a leading iron smelting town nestled by the Morris Canal. Cedar, Cornelia, Birch, Church and Main Streets form the crux of the district, which also remains noted for a number of Greek Revival and Italianate style architectural marvels. Other places of noteworthy importance include the Boonton History Society and the time-honored NJ Fireman's Home.