Montclair is a dynamically vibrant township with a combination of a buzzing urban center and delightful suburban living. Montclair is located in the center of Essex County and can be accessed on New Jersey Transit’s (NJT) Montclair-Boonton train line. Montclair boasts 7 NJT stations with direct service to Midtown Manhattan’s, New York Penn Station: Bay Street Station, Walnut Avenue Station, Watchung Avenue Station, Upper Montclair Station, Montclair Avenue Station, Montclair Heights Station and Montclair University Station. Leave your car at home as Montclair has jitney services throughout the township that will take you directly to the train station. Or take advantage of the various NJT and DeCamp Bus Lines that also go directly into midtown Manhattan’s Port Authority Station.
The diverse culture of Montclair is an absolute advantage. One can see it with Montclair’s vast offerings of eclectic restaurants, trendy art and cultural activity options. Take a walk-through Montclair Center and you’ll come across art galleries, the Wellmont Theatre, Bow Tie Clairidge Cinema, the Montclair Art Museum, bustling restaurants and fashionable clothing and antique stores. Or, if you’re looking for a more bohemian vibe check out Montclair’s Walnut Avenue area. Get some fresh fruits, vegetables and cheeses at the Walnut Avenue Farmers markets on the weekend. Are you in the mood for fresh pastry and bread? If so, check out the Montclair Bread Company. Lastly, get a flight of beer at the new Montclair Brewery. Other neighborhoods in Montclair include both Upper Montclair and Watchung Plaza. Both areas you can find great places to eat, fun boutiques and unique gift stores.
Montclair is home to Montclair State University, which is a public research university that offers undergraduate, graduate and doctoral studies. Montclair State University has been preparing students for success since 1908. Forbes magazine has listed Montclair State University as New Jersey’s best public university as well as one of Forbes’ 25 Best Buy Colleges for affordable tuition in the Northeast.
Lastly, Montclair has an assortment of recreational activities that are offered year-round, from the many parks and green spaces, to Clary Anderson Arena, to the many tennis courts, swimming pools, nature trails, basketball courts, softball diamonds, children’s playground and athletic fields. All these amazing features and the many township amenities make Montclair an ideal place to live.
