Overview
Edison is a city in Middlesex, New Jersey. The city is named after Thomas Alva Edison who carried out most of his life's work, including the invention of the phonograph and the lightbulb, here. Menlo Park, where Edison's laboratories were located has a Thomas Alva Edison Memorial Tower and Museum honoring him. The town of Edison now has a large concentration of Asians, and Oak Tree Road in Edison is the place to visit if you are looking for Indian food or Indian stores.
1 sights · 1 things to do · 11 places to eat · 1 bars & cafés · 3 places to stay
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Best things about Edison
Thomas Alva Edison Memorial Tower and Menlo Park Museum
Built 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 1929 Edison 'Light-O-Matic' Radio.
Roosevelt Park
Opened in 1933, it's the oldest park in Middlesex County.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Oct. Summer highs reach about 84°F; winter lows dip to about 25°F. Wettest: Aug and Dec. (climate data from nearby Long Branch)
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 — 16 mi away (major hub). Directions
- TEB Teterboro Airport, Teterboro — 28 mi away. Directions
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.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
- Typical meal: about $15 per person at listed restaurants.
See the Sleep guide ↓ for places to stay.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Thomas Alva Edison Memorial Tower and Menlo Park Museum
- Lunch Mithaas Edison
- Afternoon Roosevelt Park
- Dinner Ming Far Eastern cuisine
- Evening Elixir Bar & Grill
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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What to ask about, for your diet
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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.
Get around
Edison has many walking-distance restaurants and attractions depending on which train station you get off at.
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Shop Oak Tree Road
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. 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
Eat New Keum Ho Jung
Good Korean food located in the shopping center at the intersection of Old Post Road and Vineyard Road.
Eat Super Duper Deli II
Good sub shop to get a quick bite to eat. Cold cuts are usually better than hot subs.
Eat Harolds New York Deli
A Jewish deli that has huge sandwiches but also a very good salad bar and desserts. A little pricy but worth the money.
Eat 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. Then again, New Jersey has a lot of diners.
Eat Le Peep
A very good breakfast place.
Eat Ferraros Restaurant & Pizzaria
One of the better pizzerias in Edison. A little bit pricy but well worth the money. Dinners are also very good.
Eat Akbar Restaurant
Quality Indian food located off US Highway 1. Also has a lunch Indian buffet at around $8.
Eat Mithaas Edison
The 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.
Eat Ming Far Eastern cuisine
For 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.
Drink
Sleep
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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