It's Out There Again: Word That Montclair Is One Of America's Coolest Suburbs

Many of you already have read this, but it bears repeating for those who were away during the summer — and especially now that Yahoo! Travel has published the information again this week for its readers. According to Travel & Leisure magazine, Montclair is one of the "coolest suburbs" in America.

The magazine said the following:

"Montclair is one of the few New York City suburbs that can legitimately call itself cool. It's home to many New York artists and a growing population of media professionals, including New York Times reporter David Carr and New Yorker contributor Ian Frazier. The town features the Montclair Art Museum, Montclair State University, and a mix of smaller theaters offering indie film and live performances. Funky shops, galleries, and tempting restaurants line Bloomfield Avenue.

See: Many well-known music acts—Lyle Lovett, the Smashing Pumpkins, and more—are booked at the Wellmont Theatre.

Taste: A favorite among locals, Palazzo offers a modern take on classic Italian fare."

It's not really news to those of us who live here.

Other cool suburbs include Roswell, Georgia, Evanston, Illinois, Lakewood, Ohio, Bellevue, Washington, Alameda, California, West Hartford, Connecticut, Birmingham, Michigan, and Ashland, Oregon.

The publication said that, "instead of trying to escape from suburbia, join the commuting crowd and try one of these unsung neighborhoods: you'l have no trouble finding culinary and cultural hot spots. Just leave your copy of American Beauty at home."