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Just
40 miles west of New York City and 60 miles north of Philadelphia,
Somerset County enjoys a location that affords easy access to major
enters with good schools, pastoral settings; beautiful parks,
excellent shopping areas and quality communities.
For
recreation, residents can visit professional regional theatres and
cultural centers. Acres of lush county parks offer numerous
opportunities including hiking trails golf courses, tennis courts,
skating rinks, ball fields and league sports. Equestrian
competition and horse events rank high on the list of Somerset
attractions including the Gladstone Driving Event (home to the U.S.
Equestrian Team), the Far Hills County Day Polo Classic and the Far
Hills Race Meeting. Offering over 4,000 rose plants on more
than 5 acres is the Rudolf van der Goot Rose Garden. The
Delaware and Raritan Canal, a linear park, winds through the county
offering boating, canoeing, fishing and picnicking. Most
notable among annual events is the Kugler-Anderson Memorial Day
Bicycle Races, known locally as the Tour of Somerville,
attracting tens of thousands of spectators in this 50-mile race.
And the Somerset County 4-H Fair is the largest in the state.
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Education
Progressive and forward thinking, the public system of Somerset
County is augmented by a number of private and parochial schools,
expanding the opportunities for a first-rate education.
Somerset schools excel in developing programs for gifted and
challenged students. Continuing education and adult classes
opportunities are readily available in Somerset's Vocational Program
and through the efforts of local school boards. Higher
education needs are met at the Raritan Valley Community College.
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Transportation
Well served by key Interstates 289 and 78, the County's network
of highway connections includes U.S. Highway 22 and State Routes 202
and 206; there is a vast network of rail and bus lines serving the
residents as well. Local airports meet limited needs, while
Philadelphia dn Newark International airports, within a short
distance, serve the public on a global scale.
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