Stanhope, New Jersey is a small rural community located in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. Though its population size is limited, Stanhope is known for its picturesque scenery and historic sites. The town offers visitors a variety of enjoyable activities such as fishing, hiking, canoeing, and horseback riding. Visitors can also explore local points of interest like the Stanhope Village Historic District or take advantage of cultural events like the annual Hopatcong Block Party. Reviews of Stanhope rarely fail to mention how peaceful and serene it is, making the area perfect for those looking to escape from their day-to-day lives. In addition to its natural beauty and outdoor activities, Stanhope also has plenty of restaurants serving up delicious cuisine from various cuisines. All in all, reviews tend to be highly positive with many visitors remarking that their experience in Stanhope was one they’ll remember for years to come.
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Too Small, Bad schools and Very Judgmental Town - 3/29/2008
I have lived in NJ my entire life, all over. I will try to be polite in this review, but it will be hard. Stanhope is very confused; being lumped a part of two other small towns (Netcong and Byram). Grade school is terrible(approx. 375 children in ONE school K-8), cirriculum is older and no after school activities or in school clubs the children can benefit from. Board of Education is a mess, in that no budgets get passed for the kids, hence NO SCHOOL BUSES or trasportation for the Grade school in the entire town! School buses are only available to the H.S. students, since it is Regional.
Culture is terrible. Not one thing other than the post office and a Shop Rite and a dollar store quite a ways down the highway.
This is a town for the older folk. They do vote, hence no $$ for the towns improvement other than senior activites and no $$ for culture, esp. school or quality of life. Neighbors usually don't take care of their property in the main part of town, and if
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