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Township in Essex County, New Jersey, US
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Maplewood is a town in Essex County.
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Maplewood's historic house museum. The oldest section was built circa 1777. Monthly programs focus on a variety of topics such as 18th century open-hearth cooking and farming, landscape painting by local artists, Maplewood history, and African American history, including the annual Juneteenth celebration. Visit the website for program information and schedules.
A nature reserve managed by Essex County that covers parts of Maplewood, as well as Millburn and West Orange. Trails and paved walking paths cover large areas of the reserve, and sightings of deer, wild turkey, and other wildlife are common.
One of Maplewood's principal municipal parks, part of the township's recreational system and widely used for youth sports, family activities, and community recreation. The entrance and exits streets are Oakland Rd, Forest Rd, Essex Rd, Boyden Pkwy, Boyden Pkwy South, and Tuscan Rd. It has 3 baseball/softball fields, a playground, a skatepark, and open green field.
A large park with multiple sports fields, playgrounds, ponds and rivers. Many people come to this park on nice days to enjoy the weather, have picnics, walk dogs, etc. The park hosts many different events such as the Fourth of July, Memorial Day, and Maplewoodstock, an annual two-day town event.
This is a local family run Italian restaurant. The restaurant features a wide selection of pizzas as well as having a sit down dining area. Prices range from $2 for a slice of pizza, to $19.95 for seafood specials. The service is fast and friendly. Located in the heart of Maplewood Village, with both indoor and outdoor seating.
A Zagat rated French restaurant. Must have a reservation (make a few weeks in advance). Prices range from $11.00-$48.00. Indoor and outdoor seating available.
A local "Publick House" located in the business district in Maplewood. "The Gate" serves lunch and dinner and at night the bar life begins. A wide variety of beers and wines are available. "The Gate" has a laid back atmosphere with live music and entertains all age groups, as well as great food for everybody.
Fun atmosphere for a night on the town with your friends. More of an adult-oriented place, live music is scheduled many nights. Be sure to check ahead to reserve a night for music!
Which sells interesting household items as well as jewelry, kitchenware and art.
With cool wares including clothes, jams, chocolates and glassware.
By train
Maplewood Station is on Maplewood Ave, in Maplewood’s downtown business district.
By car
The most common exit to Maplewood is exit 50B on Interstate 78. This can be reached from the Garden State Parkway and Interstate 95 (New Jersey Turnpike).
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