Month: May 2021

Expanding Their Suburban Searches | The New York Times

Expanding Their Suburban Searches | The New York Times

Suburban Jungle helped this Bay Area family expand their search and find "home" in an unexpected townWith more workplace flexibility and a desire for more space, many San Francisco families have expanded their search. The Mittal-Khalfan family was one of them.As the...

Top Denver Suburbs for Foodies

Top Denver Suburbs for Foodies

With these top-notch eateries, you won’t need to head to the city for amazing eats. Many city families worry that leaving the city means saying goodbye to Denver’s incredible food scene. The reality? The Denver suburbs are packed with sought-after restaurants, cafes,...

Moving from Manhattan to the Boston Suburbs

Moving from Manhattan to the Boston Suburbs

Thida Sam and Andrew Bell left NYC for a new city — and found their “forever home” Thida Sam spent 10 years in Manhattan, including five on the Upper East Side and five in Greenwich Village, close to NYU where her husband Andrew Bell taught. While they loved the city...

12 DC Suburbs for Outdoor Enthusiasts

12 DC Suburbs for Outdoor Enthusiasts

In these suburbs, you’re close to the city — and the great outdoors! Given the proximity of amazing spots like the Potomac River, Chesapeake Bay, C&O Canal National Historical Park, and miles of trails, the DC suburbs are ideal for nature lovers and active...

Suburban Jungle Featured in Newsday!

Suburban Jungle Featured in Newsday!

Many city families want walkability in their new community — and these Long island towns have it. When Diana Auyeung and Mark Zhang were considering a move from their Manhattan apartment, they tapped Suburban Jungle to find a Long Island suburb with a walkable...

Discover Denton County: Small Towns with Big Appeal

Discover Denton County: Small Towns with Big Appeal

With so many unique communities to explore, Denton County is a great place to start At the very tip of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex is Denton County. Home to both University of North Texas and Texas Woman's University, this fast-growing college community strikes an...

5 of the Best Denver Suburbs for Outdoorsy Families

5 of the Best Denver Suburbs for Outdoorsy Families

These towns offer the best of both worlds: easy access to the city and the great outdoors If your perfect weekend includes family hikes, bike rides, kayaking trips, or skiing adventures, these Denver suburbs are for you. Close enough to the city if you’re commuting...

Suburban Jungle Featured in the New York Times!

Suburban Jungle Featured in the New York Times!

Founder and President Alison Bernstein weighs in on college admissions in the ‘burbs. As families explore suburbia, one of the top questions is, often, schools — the local public schools, private options, and what happens after graduation. While it’s tempting to...

Fairfield Local Erica Mason Shares the Local Scoop

Fairfield Local Erica Mason Shares the Local Scoop

For Erica and her family, the choice was clear: stay in the city or head to the “real” suburbs.After living in Manhattan for over a decade, Erica wasn’t quite ready to make the jump to the ‘burbs — so she and her family moved to Jersey City for a few years, with an...

Suburban Jungle Featured in the Washington Post!

Suburban Jungle Featured in the Washington Post!

Founder and President Alison Bernstein discusses workplace flexibility and its impact on city familiesWith more and more people working from home — and more and more companies open to permanent “flex” arrangements — countless families are reconsidering where to call...