Union

City / town · New Jersey

Union

Best timeMay–Oct
From you
Nearest airportEWR · 5 mi
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Overview

Union is a township of 59,000 people (2018) in New Jersey.

1 places to eat · 1 bars & cafés

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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)

Jan: 3.3 in rain3.3"Jan: high 40°F, low 29°F40°29°JanFeb: 2.9 in rain2.9"Feb: high 43°F, low 30°F43°30°FebMar: 4.0 in rain4"Mar: high 50°F, low 36°F50°36°MarApr: 3.9 in rain3.9"Apr: high 61°F, low 46°F61°46°AprMay: 3.6 in rain3.6"May: high 72°F, low 56°F72°56°MayJun: 4.0 in rain4"Jun: high 81°F, low 66°F81°66°JunJul: 4.3 in rain4.3"Jul: high 86°F, low 72°F86°72°JulAug: 4.4 in rain4.4"Aug: high 84°F, low 71°F84°71°AugSep: 3.9 in rain3.9"Sep: high 77°F, low 64°F77°64°SepOct: 3.8 in rain3.8"Oct: high 66°F, low 53°F66°53°OctNov: 3.2 in rain3.2"Nov: high 55°F, low 43°F55°43°NovDec: 4.1 in rain4.1"Dec: high 45°F, low 35°F45°35°Dec

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 — 5 mi away (major hub). Directions
  • TEB Teterboro Airport, Teterboro — 15 mi away. Directions

Union is 6 miles (10 km) outside of Newark Liberty International Airport. Approximate travel time: 10 minutes. +1-973-961-600.

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    Understand

    Union township is part of Union County. Union was formed in 1808 by taking portions of the neighboring towns of Linden, Roselle Park, Kenilworth, and Hillside. In 2008, it was named by CNN the 75th best place to live among small towns in America because of its diversity and easy access into New York City. Union is home to some historic sites from the American Revolutionary War.

    Get in

    By plane

    Union is 6 miles (10 km) outside of Newark Liberty International Airport. Approximate travel time: 10 minutes. +1-973-961-600.

    By car

    Union is at exit 138 on the Garden State Parkway.

    By train

    Union is home to a NJ Transit station on the Raritan Valley Line. Visitors can easily travel to Newark Penn Station and New York Penn Station using this railroad line. Union station is at 900 Green Lane, across from Kean University.

    Get around

    By taxi

    Union Taxi at 2034 Morris Ave. +1 908-688-8294

    • By Bus: New Jersey Transit is the public transportation in New Jersey. There are stops throughout Union where residents can catch a bus. Address: 1007 Stuyvesant Avenue. +1 908-688-7359

    See

    • Caldwell Parsonage: During the Revolutionary War this home was located at the site of the Connecticut Farms Battle. At the time a minister and his wife, Hannah Caldwell, lived here. Hannah Caldwell was the victim of a gunshot wound, which soon after caused her death. There are rumors and tales of Hannah Caldwell haunting this home to this very day. Address: 909 Caldwell Ave.
    • Washington's Headquarters: Washington's Headquarters is a Landmark where General George Washington declared his headquarters after the British Hessian army retreated on June 7, 1780. Location: Stuyvesant Avenue.
    • Liberty Hall Museum: Located on the campus of Kean University, Liberty Hall Museum was home to New Jersey's first elected governor and signer of the constitution, William Livingston. The home was built in 1772 on the eve of the revolution and has since witnessed over 200 years of history. Address: 1003 Morris Ave. +1 908-572-0400.
    • Union Watersphere: Dubbed the "World's Tallest Watersphere" (a 212 ft [65 m] water tower with a spherical water tank on top), this iconic landmark is visible from the major highways that cross through town. Best photographic location is Kawameeh Park.

    Do

    • Galloping Hill Golf Course: A public 18 hole golf course located on the border of Union and Kenilworth. +1 908-686-1556.
    • Suburban Golf Course: a Private 18 hole golf course located in the heart of Union. +1 908-686-0444.

    Eat

    • Galloping Hill Grill: at 5 points in Union, Galloping Hill is a restaurant and a landmark. It has been making hot dogs and burgers for over 80 years in the same location. Galloping Hill was once featured on the Food Network for its hot dogs. Address: 325 Chestnut St. +1 908-686-2683.
    • Rio 22: On route 22, Rio 22 serves a diverse spectrum of food ranging from grilled Brazilian to sushi. +1 908-206-0060.

    Drink

    Drink Paddy's Place

    Bar / Café

    Paddy's place attracts many different types of residents. They have a jukebox with a wide selection of genres. On Thursday nights you will find karaoke and on Friday they have live music for everybody to enjoy.

    📍 999 Rosemont Ave Nin Union center☎ +1 908-686-8935⚠ Last checked Aug 2017 — confirm before you go
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