Montclair is known for being a haven for artists and writers. From Montclair Center to Upper Montclair, Walnut St.,and Watchung Plaza, the housing stock varies from condos to traditional homes built in the 1920’s and 1930’s to impressive estates in Upper Montclair. Bloomfield Ave. in downtown Montclair is reminiscent of 7th Ave. in Park Slope. Home to Montclair State University, Montclair is home to tons of trendy restaurants and shops, an art house film theatre, and the Montclair Art Museum. Raymond’s on Church St. has one of the best brunches around, definitely worth the wait. So many new restaurants have opened, make sure and check out montclaireats.com. Montclair has 3 public swimming pools, an indoor ice-skating rink, several parks and public tennis courts. The Montclair school system is unique in that it’s a “Magnet” school system consisting of seven elementary schools, three middle schools and one comprehensive high school. The elementary and middle schools specialize in various disciplines such as Environmental Studies, Gifted & Talented, Visual & Performing Arts, Global Studies, Science and Technology, and Montessori. Regardless of where you live, you may apply to the school of your choice and as long as there is space, your child can attend any of the schools.
