Summit

Springfield Avenue and the surrounding blocks are a collision of classic and modern, with storefronts ranging from a record shop and local toy store to an organic mattress seller and a fresh juicery. Foodies and fashionistas (and the rest of us) stroll through the upscale town center, partaking in Summit’s 200+ restaurants, stores and boutiques offering something for everyone.

Summit plays host to many community events including car shows, The Mayor’s 4th of July Celebration, Summer Outdoor movies and a Farmer’s Market. Reeves-Reed Arboretum is a historic estate that beautifully showcases gardens, trails, and greenhouses while simultaneously educating the environmentally curious. If you or the kids are looking to raise your heart rates, Summit offers several recreational centers, including Metro Homes Field, Tatlock Sports Complex, and the Edison Recreation Center. There’s also a golf course and a seasonal aquatic center.

Culture abounds in Summit, which is a top destination for art enthusiasts. The Visual Arts Center of NJ is the state’s largest art center and regularly hosts art exhibitions, art classes, and workshops for all ages. Every summer, the Summit Symphony showcases a concert series at Reeves-Reed Arboretum. Theater buffs patronize the historic Summit Playhouse, one of the oldest operating theaters in the country.

With a vibrant downtown, beautiful, tree-lined neighborhoods and a community invested in the preservation and proliferation of the town’s amenities, the former vacation colony of Summit is a modern family oasis. Add in the convenience of routes 24, 78, 22 and the Garden State Parkway nearby, Summit is the best blend of getting away from it all yet having everything within reach.