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Township in New Jersey, United States
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Millburn is a town in Essex County, New Jersey where South Mountain Reservation, Hobble Falls, and other natural attractions are found.
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The Cora Hartshorn Arboretum is one of the largest terrarium/aviary complexes in North Jersey. It’s notable for its team, Birdin’ With Glorious Purpose, winning the World Series of Birding in 2026. It’s considered public and thus free.
Millburn is a prime example of a peri-urban suburb area. You can see the different types of houses there, ranging from Georgian to COVID-era. It’s where much of the super-rich bought their houses, and where many Chinese and Indian immigrants who work in gold-collar jobs helped gentrify certain neighborhoods in cul-de-sacs in Short Hills and South Mountain.
Taylor Park is one of the commons of the Millburn locals. Relax by the lake, play some basketball, and just enjoy the Jersey charm in general. On the other side of Taylor Park, overgrown leaves lead to walking trails along the Rahway River.
Greenwood Gardens used to be, as the name suggests, the massive backyard of a historic mansion in the Old Short Hills Estates neighborhood. It’s where you can experience culture and architectural beauty in Short Hills and get your perfect quiet out while connecting with other visitors in a historic oasis.
It is a complex of 2,112 acres on the Rahway River where you can appreciate the beauty of the Appalachians (Piedmont Valley) without sacrificing convenience. attractions such as Hobble Falls, the Rahway River, and Painter’s Point. Some attractions include:
Paper Mill Playhouse has been consistently rated as one of the best theaters in New Jersey. It has hosted productions such as 1776, After Midnight, and West Side Story, among others. The only problem with Paper Mill Playhouse is that it only stages one production at a time.
The most famous restaurant in Millburn, Millburn Delicatessen (and its take-out counterpart, Millburn Deli Too) sell famous Sloppy Joe, Panini, and other notable sandwiches. Churning out tasty chaos since 1946, it has undergone a fresh rebrand in 2026 but still maintains that classic Boomer feel.
Millburn Diner
One of the longest working hours in any food joint in Millburn belongs to the very own original Millburn Restaurant, which many call the Millburn Diner. It is undergoing renovation. Homestyle American plates whipped in a warm, relaxed environment with comfy booths and a small patio? You can’t get much more American than that, even though the founders were Italian immigrants in the early 20th century. Let that sink in.
With a perfect 5 on its location at 257 Essex Street, Liv Breads is a Millburn classic, with 3 locations in Millburn so far. Liv Breads Artisan Bakery and Coffee Bar uses only a few simple ingredients (flour, water, salt, and sourdough starter,) making them healthier than most bakeries. They are also famous for their pickles and tuna sandwich.
Millburn is a pretty sober town. However, when you’re at the center of life in the Morris-Essex-Union area, desperate times call for desperate measures. Millburn Standard is the main nightclub and sports bar in Millburn, brewing drinks since 2020. Though a bit loud, their beer is excellent and their tacos have also been highlighted for those who don’t drink much.
The average price in New Jersey’s only AAA 5-diamond hotel for a queen room is $250. Hilton Short Hills is a luxury hotel in the north end of Short Hills, near the cul de sacs, gated communities, and the Short Hills Mall. It’s one of the Morris-Essex-Union area’s biggest conference centers, too.
DeBary Inn in Summit/Short Hills North End is a historic Victorian inn 1 block from Downtown Summit and 5 minutes from Short Hills Mall. With quaint small-town inn charm and a continental breakfast, you’ll feel like you’re back in the turn of the 20th century.
Short Hills Mall is the Newark area’s primary upscale mega-mall. Access brands like Hermés, Chanel, Dior, and other luxury mainstays. Get your fill at Rolex or Apple for accessories. There are also luxury restaurants, but we’ll get to that later.
Straddling the border between Millburn and Union, the Village Mall gives mainstays of the middle and working class, like Walgreens, Staples and Subway. It’s more of an outlet than a traditional mall, with its open-air environment.
The Millburn Shopping Center, another Central Jerseyan’s gateway to Millburn, has places like Kings, Massage Envy, Wendy’s and other things you might typically find at an outlet.
Millburn Gateway Center is where most of the locals get food. Trader Joe’s and CVS are all located here, in case you want to get your trail mix or something during your hike at South Mountain.
Millburn and Short Hills Stations of the Morristown and Gladstone Lines are located in Millburn. NJ Transit Buses 70 and 873 have stops in Millburn.
Read in the guideBus 70 and 873 go through the town, but Millburn is mostly a walkable city. The main business districts are Morris Turnpike, Short Hills Station, Upper Millburn Avenue, Downtown, and Wyoming Center.
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