West Orange is a leafy, walkable suburban hub with surprising variety — think Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Turtle Back Zoo, lively local restaurants and bars, plus South Mountain and Eagle Rock reservations for hiking and weekend escapes. It’s comfortable for multi-week contracts: friendly neighborhoods, easy errands, and enough local culture that you won’t feel stuck.
Short drives or transit links put you close to Newark and New York City for big-city museums, nightlife and easy airport access.