Overview
Harrison is a town in Hudson County, New Jersey. This article also covers the town of Kearny.
2 sights · 1 things to do · 2 places to eat · 1 bars & cafés · 1 places to stay
Updated from Wikivoyage on 1 October 2026 · Something wrong or missing? Improve it on Wikivoyage
Best things about Harrison
West Hudson Park
Red Bull Arena
Official stadium of the New York Red Bulls
General Philip Kearny Statue
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 — 4 mi away (major hub). Directions
- TEB Teterboro Airport, Teterboro — 9 mi away. Directions
The main road, Harrison Ave, connects the cities of Newark and, with the help of the Newark-Jersey City Turnpike and the NJ Turnpike, Jersey City. I-280 also goes to Harrison for anyone coming from the Poconos in Pennsylvania or I-80. The NJ Turnpike offers 2 exits (15W and 15E) that offer access to Harrison. There's also a PATH Station for those that want to visit New York City or take a flight from the Newark Liberty International Airport
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning West Hudson Park, Red Bull Arena
- Lunch Sakura Japan
- Afternoon General Philip Kearny Statue
- Dinner Tops Diner
- Evening O'Donelle's Pub
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
Cuisine (tap to filter)
What to ask about, for your diet
Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder
Photos
Map
Every listing with a location. Tap a pin for its Google Maps link.
Understand
Harrison is a small, close-knit town with a lot of local businesses and not many big-named companies.
Get in
The main road, Harrison Ave, connects the cities of Newark and, with the help of the Newark-Jersey City Turnpike and the NJ Turnpike, Jersey City. I-280 also goes to Harrison for anyone coming from the Poconos in Pennsylvania or I-80. The NJ Turnpike offers 2 exits (15W and 15E) that offer access to Harrison. There's also a PATH Station for those that want to visit New York City or take a flight from the Newark Liberty International Airport
Go Harrison PATH railway station
See
Do
Eat
Drink
Sleep
Go next
- New York City - One of North America's largest cities is only a train ride away. All you need to do is take the PATH's Newark-World Trade Center train all the way to the World Trade Center, and you're within walking distance of the Western Hemisphere's tallest building, a ferry ride to the Statue of Liberty, and the world's largest stock exchange.
- Newark - Simply cross either the Rodgers Blvd or Harrison Ave. Bridges, and you enter New Jersey's largest city. Known for the Prudential Center and NJPAC, Newark is home to Military Park, which features the Wars of America monument, the Newark Museum, which has a schoolhouse that dates back to 1784, and Hospital University.
- Jersey City - New Jersey's second largest city, Jersey City is known as one of the most diverse cities in the United States, Jersey City is the home of India Square, the largest Indian population in both Americas, the panoramic Liberty State Park, and the New Jersey City University (NJCU), one of the most affordable colleges in the New York metropolitan area. The easiest way to get here is by taking the Newark-World Trade Center train, from there you can either get off at the Journal Square or Exchange Place stations. The Exchange Place station takes you to the city's waterfront, while the Journal Square stop
Nearby
Newark
City / town · 57 listings · 1 mi away
The Oranges
City / town · 23 listings · 5 mi away
Jersey City
City / town · 71 listings · 5 mi away
Secaucus
City / town · 10 listings · 5 mi away
Nutley
City / town · 4 listings · 5 mi away
Bayonne
City / town · 23 listings · 6 mi away
Rutherford
City / town · 4 listings · 6 mi away
Elizabeth
City / town · 5 listings · 6 mi away
My experience
Write about your trip here. Notes save automatically in this browser as you type; back them up from My journal.