Often referred to as urban suburbia, Maplewood is a small Essex County town best known for its diversity, arts and cultural vibe, great schools, three libraries and its quaint Maplewood Village with shops, restaurants, movie theater and train station--all just a 30-minute train ride to New York City. The town borders the 2,100-are South Mountain Reserve with its hiking trails and lovely vistas, while the renowned Maplewoodstock Art and Music Festival is an anticipated annual live music event for residents that draws artists and musicians from all over.