Plan a Visit

Visit Montclair

Montclair is a strong day-trip and overnight destination for arts, dining, shopping, historic sites, parks and neighborhood exploration.

Six rail stations make the township unusually accessible by train, while two established in-town hotels support overnight stays and events.

Visitor HighlightsMontclair Art Museum
Montclair Center
Upper Montclair
Montclair History Center
Parks & nature
Dining
Shopping

Where to Stay

The George37 North Mountain Avenue
Montclair, NJ 07042
973-783-7878

Boutique hotel with 31 individually designed rooms in a historic property.

The MC Hotel, Autograph Collection690 Bloomfield Avenue
Montclair, NJ 07042
973-329-5500

159-room hotel in Montclair Center with event space and a rooftop component.

Rates, room inventory, parking policies, pet policies and amenities can change. Contact the lodging property directly before booking. Basic NJTGO lodging listings do not include private booking links.

Top Visitor Experiences

Montclair Art Museum3 South Mountain Avenue. American and Native American art in a collection of more than 14,000 works.

Montclair History CenterHistoric sites at 108–110 Orange Road, including the Clark House and Crane House & Historic YWCA.

Montclair CenterShopping, cafés, restaurants, arts, entertainment and public parking in the township’s largest commercial district.

Upper MontclairHistoric commercial streets, local shops, dining and rail access around Bellevue Avenue and Valley Road.

Edgemont Memorial ParkA scenic Valley Road park with pond, memorial landscape and recreation.

Walnut-GroveRestaurants, galleries, local businesses and the seasonal Saturday farmers’ market near Walnut Street station.

Getting Here & Around

Six Rail StationsBay Street, Walnut Street, Watchung Avenue, Upper Montclair, Mountain Avenue and Montclair Heights.

Bus & Commuter ServiceNJ TRANSIT bus service and private commuter options supplement rail travel.

DrivingMontclair is reached from major North Jersey corridors; downtown traffic can be busy during events and dining hours.

WalkingMontclair Center, Church Street, Watchung Plaza, Walnut-Grove and Upper Montclair each reward exploring on foot once parked or off the train.

Official Train & Bus Information

Parking

Montclair Center has multiple municipal parking decks and lots, while other districts use combinations of municipal lots, station parking, metered spaces and street parking. Rules, permits, time limits and rates vary by location.

Before parking: Read posted signs and verify current municipal rules, especially near rail stations, residential permit zones and event areas.

A Montclair Day

MorningStart with breakfast or coffee, then explore Montclair Center, Church Street or Watchung Plaza.

MiddayVisit Montclair Art Museum or the Montclair History Center, then choose lunch from the town’s deep dining directory.

AfternoonBrowse Upper Montclair, take a park walk or explore Walnut-Grove and local galleries.

EveningReturn to Montclair Center or Walnut Street for dinner, performance, cinema or live entertainment.

Seasonal & Event Planning

Montclair hosts arts programming, community events, farmers’ markets, festivals and performances throughout the year. The Walnut Street farmers’ market is a seasonal Saturday destination, generally operating from June through November.

Always verify event dates, street closures, ticketing and parking before traveling.

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Updated September 2026 using current Township visitor information, Montclair Art Museum, Montclair History Center, The George, The MC Hotel and local transportation resources.