Medieval Times in Lyndhurst: https://www.medievaltimes.com/lyndhurst
Kip's Castle: https://essexcountyparks.org/parks/kips-castle-park
Montclair Township Suggestions for excursions and art: https://www.montclairnjusa.org/Visitors/Things-to-Do
Montclair is known as a foodie paradise with restaurants featuring cuisines from (literally) around the globe: https://njmonthly.com/articles/eat-drink/best-restaurants-in-montclair/ Most are BYOB (bring your own bottle) and can be reserved on OpenTable or Resy.
Starbucks, Jersey Mikes (Sandwiches), Pizza, and some limited sandwich and salad options are available in the Student Center on the Main Floor.
Directions to South Orange Center: Exit the gate and turn left on South Orange Avenue. Continue on South Orange Avenue for approximately ¾ of a mile to reach Downtown. Street Parking and Lot Parking are both available; there is a lot on South Orange Avenue between Cottage and Academy Streets (Across from Walgreens) ; three lots by the South Orange Train Station; and one past the train station overpass (Just before Church St).
Paul Halsall's "Medieval New York": https://medievalny.ace.fordham.edu/
The Medieval and Byzantine hall at the Fifth Avenue campus of the Metropolitan Museum of Art: https://www.metmuseum.org/visit
The Cloisters branch of the Metropolitan Museum of Art: https://www.metmuseum.org/visit/plan-your-visit/met-cloisters
Cathedral of Saint John the Divine: https://www.stjohndivine.org/