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North Jersey · Essex County

Montclair

Montclair is an Essex County township about 12 miles west of Manhattan, with several walkable business districts including Montclair Center, Walnut Street, Watchung Plaza and Upper Montclair. NJ Transit's Montclair-Boonton Line stops at a string of stations through town.

Our Montclair guides

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CoffeeCoffee Shops in Montclair, NJ: 9 Cafés from Walnut Street to Upper Montclair8 min read

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BooksBookstores in NJ: 15 Independent and Used Bookshops Worth the Drive13 min read

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GetawaysDay Trips from NYC: 11 Easy, Train-Friendly Escapes from the City and North Jersey8 min read

The Sunday Port

One slow weekend idea, every Sunday morning.

A town, a café, a walk and a book to bring, plus what's on that weekend. Free, short, easy to leave.