New Jersey is home to many, many cool small towns and suburbs. One in particular, though, recently received national attention.

Matador Network recently named the coolest small towns to visit in the United States this year, and Maplewood, New Jersey made the list. Located about 45 minutes from New York City, Maplewood is certainly deserving of the honor! Here’s why.

It's easy to see why Maplewood, New Jersey is considered one of the coolest towns to visit in the United States.
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Located in Essex County, the town has a population of over 25,000 people. It's a charming place to visit with so many great activities.
There are so many beautiful parks in the town that boast the prettiest flowers. They're definitely all worth a visit.
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You can also do some great hiking in Maplewood. Visit the South Mountain Reservation to test out the trails!
Take your children to Oh! Canary, a workshop where they can get in touch with their artsy side.
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Children are encouraged to produce all kinds of art projects here!

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In fact, Maplewood in general is a great place for the arts.
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Appreciate the art here or craft some of your own in a workshop with Rebel Folk Studio.
Oh, and the restaurant scene in this town is amazing, too.
Arturo's
We love Arturo’s Osteria and Pizzeria, which serves truly excellent classic Italian dishes.
Another local favorite? Lorena's Restaurant.
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Enjoy French cuisine in a romantic bistro setting. It's a great way to end the day here!

And that’s only scraping the surface of what Maplewood, New Jersey has to offer. Visit the town and see for yourself why it’s so beloved!

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