While prestigious Short Hills is part of Millburn, the communities carry distinct identities. Together they win constant accolades for their excellent school system, which is among the best in the nation. Individually, Millburn is primarily a comfortable, country club suburb, while Short Hills has a reputation for affluence and extraordinary homes.

When author Philip Roth sought a metaphor for privilege, he chose to set his book Goodbye Columbus in Short Hills. Escape for a weekend to the town's five-diamond hotel or treat yourself to a shopping spree at the very upscale Short Hills Mall, and you'll understand the level of opulence the village has to offer. But don't let the wealth blind you to the quieter merits of the area. Millburn and Short Hills are rich in history, culture and physical beauty.

If you're an architecture buff, visit the Wyoming District, a community begun in the 1870's along a commuter rail line. Here you will find a variety of housing styles ranging from Italianate to Stick Victorian, as well as Tudor and Colonial structures. The Short Hills Park district, on the National Register of Historic Places, sprang up around the same time, and was one of the first planned commuter suburbs in America. Stewart Hartshorn, inventor of the roller window shade, developed the Park district and reportedly supervised virtually every inch of its design and construction, from church to road to the 60 Shingle Style and Queen Anne homes originally built.

This is a town made by trains, and the commuter rail still runs through both Millburn and Short Hills. Thanks mostly to its convenience to major cities, Millburn-Short Hills now has about 6,000 homes, 20 apartment buildings, more than 200 commercial buildings and 32 industrial buildings. Fortunately, it is also amply endowed with open space. About half of the South Mountain Reservation lies within Millburn, as do three municipal parks, three golf courses, an arboretum and three bodies of water. 

TRANSPORTATION: Commuting is easy with many buses and trains available and offering easy access to New York City including mid-town and lower Manhattan. There are also buses and trains to businesses in Hoboken, Newark and Jersey City. Trains stops are available in Millburn and Short Hills, and the buses can pick up passengers at various points in town. The Millburn-Short Hills area provides a quick 15 to 20 minute commute to/from Newark Airport and is close proximity to major highways, such as the Garden State Parkway and New Jersey Turnpike. There are also commuter parking lots available for Short Hills and Millburn residents. 
  

 

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