Brookside is located in the New York City metro-area of New Jersey known for its cultural diversity and destination shopping. Local attractions include the Statue of Liberty and Lewis Morris Park. Every summer nearby New York City hosts the Mostly Mozart Festival celebrating the composer's finest works. Notable area businesses include Belles Lettres Calligraphy and Mark Eisenberg. Prominent area schools include Mendham Township Middle School and Hilltop Elementary School. When you visit Brookside the best place to stop for a bite to eat is Dante's Italian Restaurant for authentic tasting, fresh Italian food and a friendly atmosphere. Famous persons from the area include singer Whitney Houston.