Overview
Clark is a city in Union County, New Jersey. It is a suburban town of around 16,000 (2019) that is 13 miles from Newark.
The town was founded in 1864 when the residents of the 5th ward of Rahway city decided to break away to establish the city. They named it after Abraham Clark, one of the signatories to the Declaration of Independence. What used to be a predominantly agricultural area till the middle of the twentieth century enjoyed a housing boom after 1949 when the Garden State Parkway cut through this town.
The town is not a tourist attraction by any stretch. If you are visiting, you're probably here on business.
1 sights · 4 places to eat · 1 bars & cafés · 1 places to stay
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Best things about Clark
Dr. Wm. Robinson Plantation Museum
From the website: "Listed on the New Jersey and National Registers of Historic Places, the Dr. William Robinson plantation is a rare example of late 17th century frame construction."
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Oct. Summer highs reach about 86°F; winter lows dip to about 29°F. Cold months (Jan) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Aug and Jul. (climate data from nearby New York City)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- EWR Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark — 8 mi away (major hub). Directions
- TEB Teterboro Airport, Teterboro — 20 mi away. Directions
The closest airport is the Newark Liberty International Airport. As this is one of the busiest airports in the country, you should not have any trouble reaching there.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
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Food for you
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Get in
By plane
The closest airport is the Newark Liberty International Airport. As this is one of the busiest airports in the country, you should not have any trouble reaching there.
By car
Clark lies on Exit 135 of the Garden State Parkway.
By bus
NJ Transit runs a solitary bus service to Clark, the bus number 112 starting from the terminal in New York. Of course, transfers are available. Use their trip planner to plan your commute.
By train
The nearest railroad station is Garwood on the Raritan valley line, which goes both to the Newark Penn station and the New York Penn station.
Get around
The city may be small, but it is not small enough to be covered on foot. You can rent a car from Rahway. If you plan to walk it, some places away from the shopping areas can be lonely at night.
See
Buy
Central Avenue is the shopping area.
Eat
Eat Thailand Restaurant
Try the Red panang curry in coconut milk (Vegetarian version available). When the chirpy waitress warns you that the spicy version might be too much for you, it is to be taken as friendly advice, not as a challenge to prove her wrong. Settle for the medium version. $7-$9 for the main course.
Eat Tarantella's Ristorante
Italian joint. Also has a bar.
Eat Main Moon Chinese Restaurant
Ordinary Chinese takeout with okay food at reasonable prices. $3 for the main course.
Drink
Drink Molly Maguires
Irish pub and restaurant. The place is crowded in the evenings with yuppies.
Sleep
Nearby
Central Union County
Rural area · 6 listings · 1 mi away
Rahway
City / town · 8 listings · 3 mi away
Linden
City / town · 2 listings · 4 mi away
Scotch Plains
City / town · 17 listings · 4 mi away
Union
City / town · 2 listings · 4 mi away
Elizabeth
City / town · 5 listings · 6 mi away
Woodbridge
City / town · 6 mi away
Millburn
City / town · 16 listings · 6 mi away
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