There is not much outside Montville other then New York City, but some nearby non NYC attractions include:
Liberty Island and Ellis Island, a ferry leaves from Jersey City
There is decent shopping extremely close by in Boonton, where there is a Wal-Mart, A & P, and other major chains, as well as a large main street with mom-and-pop businesses.
The nearest mall is the Willowbrook Mall along U.S. Highway 46, about 15 minutes away from most points. There is a large food court and many stores. Other mall options include the Short Hills Mall and the many malls of Paramus.
