Franklin, NJ

United States

Franklin is a small borough in Sussex County's hills, about an hour northwest of Newark via Route 80 and Route 23. The area draws visitors to nearby state parks and the Delaware Water Gap. Franklin sits at the intersection of Routes 23 and 517, making it a convenient stop for travelers exploring northwestern New Jersey. The town is famous for the Franklin Mineral Museum, built over one of Earth's most mineral-rich locations with over 350 different minerals discovered here.