Debra’s guidebook
Food scene
Casual local eatery with excellent food and outdoor seating in the summer.
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Raymond's
28 Church StCasual local eatery with excellent food and outdoor seating in the summer.
Live music every Friday and Saturday night. Great food, good vibes, kid-friendly.
Ruthie's Bar-B-Q & Pizza
64 1/2 Chestnut StLive music every Friday and Saturday night. Great food, good vibes, kid-friendly.
Turtle + the Wolf
622 Valley RdA favorite for date nights!
Tacoria
367 Bloomfield AveBest tacos in Montclair.
Sushi Koshi
109 Watchung AveOur favorite local sushi spot.
Le Souk
510 LaGuardia PlDelicious and authentic Syrian cuisine in a cute cafe.
Our go-to cafe for dining and takeout. Everything is delicious.
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Marcel Bakery and Kitchen
631 1/2 Valley RdOur go-to cafe for dining and takeout. Everything is delicious.
Sightseeing
Beautiful walking paths, picnic benches, playground, tennis courts, rose garden, dog park, archery field, running track, and more. Our favorite place in Montclair!
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Brookdale Park
Watchung AvenueBeautiful walking paths, picnic benches, playground, tennis courts, rose garden, dog park, archery field, running track, and more. Our favorite place in Montclair!
Discount, day-of theater tickets for Broadway shows - a great way to grab last-minute tickets.
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TKTS Times Square
West 47th StreetDiscount, day-of theater tickets for Broadway shows - a great way to grab last-minute tickets.
A lovely zoo that's the perfect size for kids -- plenty of animals to see but not too big or crowded that it's overwhelming.
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Turtle Back Zoo
560 Northfield AveA lovely zoo that's the perfect size for kids -- plenty of animals to see but not too big or crowded that it's overwhelming.
A magical and unique hiking experience that's fun for all ages. There are hundreds of tiny fairy houses along this wooded trail, all made by one talented local artist.
South Mountain - Fairy Trail
197 Glen AveA magical and unique hiking experience that's fun for all ages. There are hundreds of tiny fairy houses along this wooded trail, all made by one talented local artist.
Lovely spot for swimming, boating, and relaxing, about 35 minutes from Montclair.
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Hopatcong State Park
260 Lakeside BlvdLovely spot for swimming, boating, and relaxing, about 35 minutes from Montclair.
Magical views of the Statue of Liberty and Manhattan, and lots and lots of natural beauty and places to explore. You have to take a ferry from lower Manhattan to get here, but the views are well worth it.
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Governors Island
Magical views of the Statue of Liberty and Manhattan, and lots and lots of natural beauty and places to explore. You have to take a ferry from lower Manhattan to get here, but the views are well worth it.