Amir & Maggie spent a spontaneous weekend in Montclair after their flights to Florida were cancelled. It turned out to be one of their favorite weekend getaways! Montclair has a lot of history, good food, amazing architecture as well as gardens and is an antiquing hotspot. We hope you'll get to enjoy it as much as they do.
Montclair Art Museum
3 South Mountain Avenue, Montclair, NJ 07042, (973) 746-5555
Amir and Maggie loved this eclectic museum with American and Native American influences. This museum relies on donations, but offers free admission to all.
Van Vleck House & Gardens
21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair, NJ 07042, (973) 744-4752
Amir & Maggie fell in love with these gardens. It's romantic and quiet and was the first place they thought of to hold their wedding ceremony.
Eagle Rock Reservation
Prospect Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052, (973) 268-3500
They have hiking trails and an amazing overlook. They also have a 9-11 Memorial honoring the search and rescue dogs who risked their lives that day.
Thomas Edison National Historical Park
211 Main Street, West Orange, NJ 07052, (973) 736-0550
Amir & Maggie enjoyed learning about Thomas Edison's contributions to society as well as what he built here. You can also visit his home which was equipped with electricity from his plant.
Edgemont Memorial Park
Valley Road, Montclair, NJ 07042, (973) 744-3278
Yet another beautiful park to visit in Montclair, NJ.
Charles Shultz House
30 North Mountain Avenue, Montclair, NJ 07042, (973) 744-1796
Raymond's
28 Church Street, Montclair, NJ 07042, (973) 744-9263