Neighborhood

The Highland Lofts is located on Scotland Road, on the border of Orange and West Orange in close proximity to the Valley Arts District.  With easy access to highways and public transportation, it is an ideal location for commuters.

Historic Arts

The area surrounding the Highland Lofts was once known as the hat making capitol of the world and is now known as the Valley Arts District. After manufacturing businesses left Orange, factory and warehouse spaces remained empty. These spaces are being repurposed as loft living spaces and artist work spaces. There are galleries, cafes and restaurants all within walking distance. The project is ongoing and there are plans for new buildings and retail are expected to continue for the foreseeable future.

Commuter Convenience

The Highland Avenue train station provides easy access to NYC for daily commuters. Bus service is also available with direct access to Newark Penn Station. Additionally, the lofts are conveniently located between I-280 and I-78 which provides convenient access to all major highways in NJ.

Places to visit:

 

LIBRETTI’S

The neighborhood eatery, which first flung open its doors in 1950, serves up made-from-scratch Italian cuisine that ranges from cold antipasto with prosciutto and mozzarella to gnocchi bolognese, spaghetti putanesca, and scallops Libretti spiked with white wine. And while the food is as comforting as a grandmother-stitched quilt, the atmosphere is made just as homey thanks to personal touches from the staff.

Address: 554 Nassau Street, Orange

http://www.librettis.com/

Hat City Kitchen

Hat City is an intimate restaurant/music venue, known for Jazz and Blues, located in The Valley Arts District on the border of West Orange and Orange, NJ. Featuring American cuisine, full bar, and weekly open jams and weekend: local, regional, and national artists, Hat City is a destination for a rockin' good time.

Address: 459 Valley Street, Orange NJ

https://www.hatcitynj.com/

Artfullbean Cafe

The artfullbean café provides a welcoming space in the Valley Arts District for locals and visitors to grab a coffee or tea, have business meetings, meet up with friends, or just enjoy a quiet moment during the day. Take a seat at the reclaimed wood coffee bar – featuring 127-year old pieces of wood donated from a resident's home in the historic Seven Oaks district of Orange – and enjoy a cup of Haitian coffee or locally crafted tea along with treats baked by Cedar Ridge Cafe.

Address: 400 S. Jefferson St, Orange, NJ

http://www.valleyartsnj.com/artfullbean-caf/

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