Edison
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Get in
By plane
Edison is a 40-minute drive from the nearest airport, Newark Liberty International Airport. Drive down the Garden State Parkway and take exits 130 or 131 to Iselin/Rahway/Metuchen.By train
The Northeast Corridor line of NJ Transit provides a rail link. It might be convenient to get off at the Edison, Metuchen or even Metropark stations depending on where you need to go.See
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Thomas Alva Edison Memorial Tower and Menlo Park Museum
phone: +1 732 549 299address: 37 Christie StreetBuilt on the location of Thomas A. Edison's laboratory at Menlo Park, the museum showcases many of Thomas Edison's inventions including the phonograph, some light bulbs and a recently donated 1929 Edison 'Light-O-Matic' Radio.
Do
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Buy
Oak Tree Road near the border with Iselin has a large number of Indian restaurants and stores: people from all over come here to shop . Whether you're looking for Bollywood videos, bhel puri, or a sari, you'll find it here. Note that many stores are closed on Mondays. The best way to get here is by taking the Garden State Parkway to Exit 131 (on-street parking is available), or taking the train to Metropark (it's about a 15-minute walk from the train station; exit the station, turn left onto Route 27, and then turn left again at the intersection with Oak Tree Road).
Eat
- Keum Ho Jung Good Korean food located in the shopping center at the intersection of Old Post Road and Vineyard Road.
- Super Duper Deli I and II Good sub shop to get a quick bite to eat. Cold cuts are usually better than hot subs.
- Harolds NY Deli A Jewish deli that has huge sandwiches but also a very good salad bar and desserts. A little pricy but worth the money.
- Skylark Diner Generally, most entrees are good. The best item is the Lebanese Wrap at around $9. One of the few diners in New Jersey with a liquor license.
- Le Peep A very good breakfast place. Has a ZAGAT rating.
- Ferraros Pizza One of the better pizzerias in Edison. A little bit pricy but well worth the money. Dinners are also very good
- Lams Kitchen A very good Chinese take-out place in Edison that are at a higher standard compared to most places. Prices are very reasonable.
- Akbar Quality Indian food located off US Highway 1. Also has a lunch Indian buffet at around $8.
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address: 1655-170 Oak Tree RoadThe name means "sweetness" in Hindi. Serves Indian desserts, snacks and non-alcoholic drinks — it is in fact possible to make a meal out of some of the snacks. The Paneer & Veg Kathi Roll is passable, but the mango lassi is just right. Completely vegetarian.
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phone: +1 732 549-5051address: 1655-185 Oak Tree RoadFor a sample of what the Indians have done to Chinese cuisine, this place is worth a visit. The restaurant is well-patronized and if you do not call ahead for a reservation, you are looking at a wait of around 20 minutes.
Sleep
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Sheraton Edison Hotel Raritan Center
phone: +1-732-225-8300address: 125 Raritan Center ParkwayFree High Speed Internet Access. -
phone: +1 732-225-0900address: 50 Raritan Center Pkwy
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phone: +1-732-738-1991address: 3105 Woodbridge AvenueHotel offers free parking and complimentary Internet. The Bistro serves breakfast, dinner, drinks and Starbucks daily.
Go next
- New York City is a 40-minute ride away via the NJ Transit train.
- New Brunswick is a short drive through Highland Park and across the Raritan.
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