The vibrant community of Montclair Township is home to hundreds of small shops, studios, restaurants, and professional services. Within easy reach of New York City via efficient transportation links, Montclair is viewed as the arts, entertainment, and cultural capital of Northern New Jersey. The community blends neighborhoods of well-preserved vintage colonial homes that have been called “quaint on a large scale” with contemporary development. The township also harmonizes an enviable mix of diverse cultures, commercial prosperity, and upscale residential living. Jazz clubs, theatrical companies, shops and boutiques, art galleries, and trendy restaurants are among the first-class amenities. The township is home to Montclair State University, a major hospital., the Montclair Art Museum, and the Yogi Berra Stadium and Museum. More than 350 acres of lush parks with nature trails crown the abundant recreational facilities and services.