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Madison, NJ is a small town in northern New Jersey that is known for its quaint downtown area and peaceful atmosphere. It has been referred to as the quintessential New England-style village, with its brick sidewalks and charming historic buildings. Visitors to Madison can enjoy a variety of activities, such as biking along the bike paths that wind through town, participating in nature hikes along the many trails, or even visiting the local farmers market. Residents of Madison take pride in their vibrant community and have created many unique events throughout the year for visitors to enjoy. From art gallery openings to outdoor movie screenings, there is something fun for everyone in Madison.
Reviews of Madison are overwhelmingly positive, mentioning its close-knit community atmosphere and beautiful architecture. Visitors often comment on how friendly the people are and how much they appreciate being able to walk around town without worrying about traffic or crowds. The picturesque scenery adds to the charm of this small town and it is easy to see why people return time and again for a rejuvenating weekend getaway.
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Old, wealthy town with some college vibrance - 10/2/2013
I grew up in Madison, and while I seriously appreciate what growing up in the town had to offer, it was a town that I grew out of pretty fast.
Madison is small, with a decent downtown area. Businesses all within walking distance from each other include an upscale jazz club, an independent pet store, some good fine dining BYOB places, a great ice cream place, two Irish pubs, a townie sports bar, and a half-decent diner. Unfortunately the town seems to close around 9pm every night. 24 hour options are Quik Check and Dunkin Donuts, located right next to eachother, and full of trashed college kids all night long. The diner is unfortunately NOT open all night and closes around 1am on weeknights and 3am on weekends. There are two supermarkets in town -- a Stop n Shop and a Whole Foods, in addition to a Walgreens.
NJ Transit's Morris & Essex line offers direct service into NYC by rail at an extraordinarily expensive rate of $11 each way (as of Oct 2013). The trip
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Madison NJ - 10/27/2010
The Borough of Madison is located in Morris County. It is 23 miles by car, west of New York City and sits on the Mid-Town Direct rail line. Madison is well know for its outstanding school system, diverse population, easy commute, and as a great place to raise a family.
Madison, which is approximately 4 square miles in area, has a population of around 15,500. Lot sizes vary between .25 to .5 of an acre, with architectural styles ranging from 2 bedroom ranches to 10 bedroom Victorian houses. Townhouse style condominiums can be found at Madison Commons and Rose Wood.
Many of Madison's younger families moved here from Hoboken, Jersey City and Manhattan. The commute to NYC on the Mid Town Direct takes about 55 minutes. There is plenty of parking reserved, for a fee, at the station parking lot for residents of Madison. With Newark Airport just a 15 minute drive away, Madison is a favorite location for corporate relocation professionals and travelers.
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