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East Orange is a city of about 69,000 people in Essex County, New Jersey, just west of Newark and about 15 miles from Midtown Manhattan. It separated from the old Orange Township in 1863 and grew in the late 1800s and early 1900s as a commuter suburb along the railroad, with grand homes, apartment buildings and a busy shopping street on Central Avenue.
Today East Orange is a dense, diverse residential city. Brick Church station, a historic stop on the Morris and Essex Lines, links it directly to New York, and Central Avenue still has the early 20th-century commercial buildings that made it a well-known shopping district. Elmwood Park and Watsessing Park provide green space, and the city hosts lively community events.
East Orange is mostly a place to pass through or stay near while exploring the area. Newark's Branch Brook Park, the Newark Museum of Art and the Prudential Center are minutes away, and Montclair, South Mountain Reservation and the Thomas Edison National Historical Park in West Orange are close by.
A historic NJ Transit station on the Morris and Essex Lines, with a historic station building and elevated platforms raised above the streets in the early 20th century. Midtown Direct trains run straight to New York Penn Station. Handy for a day in Manhattan; buy tickets with the NJ Transit app.
A handsome early 20th-century civic building at the center of the city, with a formal entrance and lawn facing City Hall Plaza. It is the seat of local government and the backdrop for city events and ceremonies. Visit on a weekday if you want to see the lobby.
A stretch of Central Avenue lined with early 20th-century commercial buildings that once made it one of the leading suburban shopping streets in New Jersey. Look up to see decorative facades, cornices and terra cotta trim above modern storefronts. Best seen on a short walk during the day.
A city park on the south side of East Orange with ball fields, a running track, playgrounds, tennis courts and shady paths, and home to summer concerts and community events. It is a good place to see local life. Visit in daylight and look for summer event listings on the city website.
An Essex County park along the Second River shared with Bloomfield, with ball fields, a running track, playgrounds and stretches of lawn under old trees. Designed in the Olmsted Brothers era of the county park system, it is pleasant for a picnic or walk. Free and open daily.
The city's main public library on South Arlington Avenue, with a historic building, reading rooms, local history resources and programs for children and adults throughout the year. It is a quiet place to rest, use Wi-Fi or catch a community event. Check the library website for hours and exhibits.
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