West Orange/Essex County Guidebook
Outdoor Park/ Hiking
Enjoy the outdoors at South Mountain Reservation: Hiking trails, walking path, one of the best playgrounds in NJ, Swan Boats, Picnic Tables
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South Mountain Reservation
Cherry LaneEnjoy the outdoors at South Mountain Reservation: Hiking trails, walking path, one of the best playgrounds in NJ, Swan Boats, Picnic Tables
Amazing views of NYC with 9/11 memorial.
The reservation is named after the Eagle Rock, a bare rock looking down from the mountain, which marks the boundary between the towns of Montclair and West Orange, New Jersey. The Lenape Trail passes through the reservation. There are many streams that flow throughout the reservation. The forests are home to abundant wildlife, including deer and occasionally bears.
Also located on the grounds of the reservation is a restaurant and special event location called Highlawn Pavilion. The building was once a casino, in the old sense of the word meaning country house, which had various functions through the years, including as a place for refreshments.
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Eagle Rock Reservation
Prospect AvenueAmazing views of NYC with 9/11 memorial.
The reservation is named after the Eagle Rock, a bare rock looking down from the mountain, which marks the boundary between the towns of Montclair and West Orange, New Jersey. The Lenape Trail passes through the reservation. There are many streams that flow throughout the reservation. The forests are home to abundant wildlife, including deer and occasionally bears.
Also located on the grounds of the reservation is a restaurant and special event location called Highlawn Pavilion. The building was once a casino, in the old sense of the word meaning country house, which had various functions through the years, including as a place for refreshments.
Historic Park known for its Cherry Blossom Festival in early April.
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Branch Brook Park
Lake StreetHistoric Park known for its Cherry Blossom Festival in early April.
Zoo
Turtle Back Zoo is a zoo in West Orange, New Jersey as part of the South Mountain Recreation Complex. Situated on 20 acres (8.1 ha) in the South Mountain Reservation
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Turtle Back Zoo
560 Northfield AveTurtle Back Zoo is a zoo in West Orange, New Jersey as part of the South Mountain Recreation Complex. Situated on 20 acres (8.1 ha) in the South Mountain Reservation
Food scene
Kim's Sushi
456 Eagle Rock AveAmazing hole in the wall sushi spot. Yelp legend!
Funky diner with NYC skyline views and cool decor. Serves alcohol.
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Chit Chat Diner
515 Essex StFunky diner with NYC skyline views and cool decor. Serves alcohol.
Arturo's Osteria & Pizzeria
15 Maplewood AveGreat artisan coal fired pizza and Italian menu
bagels by jarrett
451 Mount Pleasant Avenueboutique bagelry
Located in the heart of downtown South Orange, you'll find The Fox & Falcon, the latest project of renowned restaurateur and South Orange resident David Massoni, featuring elevated American cuisine, an inviting and open atmosphere and artisanal cocktails.
The Fox & Falcon
19 Valley StLocated in the heart of downtown South Orange, you'll find The Fox & Falcon, the latest project of renowned restaurateur and South Orange resident David Massoni, featuring elevated American cuisine, an inviting and open atmosphere and artisanal cocktails.
Cosmopolitan eatery with a polished interior turning out upmarket American cuisine.
Laboratorio Kitchen
615 Bloomfield AveCosmopolitan eatery with a polished interior turning out upmarket American cuisine.
Entertainment
The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), in downtown Newark, New Jersey, United States, is one of the largest performing arts centers in the United States.[1] Home to the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra (NJSO), more than nine million visitors (including more than one million children) have visited the center since it opened in October 1997 on the site of the former Military Park Hotel.[
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I-New Jersey Performing Arts Center
1 Center StThe New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), in downtown Newark, New Jersey, United States, is one of the largest performing arts centers in the United States.[1] Home to the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra (NJSO), more than nine million visitors (including more than one million children) have visited the center since it opened in October 1997 on the site of the former Military Park Hotel.[
Neighborhoods
Downtown Area with theater, shops and some of NJ’s top restaurants.
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Montclair
Downtown Area with theater, shops and some of NJ’s top restaurants.
Maplewood
Cozy downtown area with great food
Bars
Local Meadery (Honey Wine) with eclectic tap menu and speak easy vibes. Bring your own food and games! Tricky to find so call for directions.
Melovino Meadery
2933 Vauxhall RoadLocal Meadery (Honey Wine) with eclectic tap menu and speak easy vibes. Bring your own food and games! Tricky to find so call for directions.
Four City Brewing Company
55 South Essex AvenueBrewery with Live Music events
Izeluleko zedolobha
Ukuzulazula
NJ Transit to Midtown Manhattan- Morris & Essex Line
Orange Station- 1 mile
Brick Church (express)- 2 miles
Brings you to Penn Station
Ukuzulazula
Harrison Path Station to Downtown Manhattan
Train line into downtown NYC. Brings you into World Trade Center.