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Piscataway, New Jersey is in Middlesex County.
Understand
Piscataway was once Indian Terriotory, then went through Colonial Period, and now settled as one of the earliest Atlantic's seacoast formation of the United States. Piscataway's community is ethnically diverse with Hispanic, Asian, Black, White, Native American, Multi-ethnicial, and other. Piscataway was also announced Sportstown by Sports Illustrated, for their dedication to the communities recreation for the 3 P's: People, Parks, and Playgrounds.
Get in
By Car
Take 287 North from the South and 287 South from the North.
By Air
Newark Liberty International Airport(EWR)In Newark, NJ.Is about 18 miles away.LaGuardia Airport(LGA)In New York, NY. Is about 34 miles away. John F. Kennedy International Airport(JFK)In New York, NY. Is about 34 miles away.
By Train
Have a few options.NJ.Transit, Amtrak, Conrail, and Rail Road Construction.
Get around
Can get around by Car, Train, and Bus. All the transportation access is easy. Depending on how you want to travel is up to you, and how long you want to take, or even how much you are willing to pay.
See
Historic District: Visit the beautiful History of Piscataway that will take all day to experience and enjoy with anyone.
Road Up Raritan Historic DistrictThere are nine of fourteen historical houses on one road called the River Road. On River Road the houses are: John Field House, W. Dunham House, Isaac Onderdonk House, Lewis Onderdonk House, John Onderdonk House, Richard Field, Jr. House, Matthias Hendrick Smock House, and Jonathon Smock House. Three other houses on other roads are: D. Runyon House, Fitzrandolph House, and East Jersey Olde Towne.
Other Historical Sites
There are 3 other places that are on River Road that are Houses/Museums and a Village. Metler/Bodine House Museum-A local memorablilia of artifacts from Pisacataway's past and present. (732)745-4177 Cornelius Low House/Middlesex Countty Museum-Displays the rich history of New Jersey. East Jersey Olde Towne Village-Structures of typical architecture of famrsand merchant communities of central New Jersey.
Do
In Piscataway they have many activities and events going on around them in New Jersey. There are festivals that are free or you may need to purchase a ticket. Farmers market- if you want to get a feel of the locals and what they bring or grow or make. Movie Time- if you want see a good movie that just came out while you are visiting. There is also a wonderful wildlife around that you can experience.
Piscataway's Street Fair .Is every year around May Time in the Spring where the weather is nice outside, to enjoy the Street Fair to the fullest.
Buy
Not only is there shopping stores in Piscataway but there are also some big named stores around the area in Edison, NJ or South Plainfield, NJ; if you cannot find what you are looking for exactly.
Eat
Chand Palace.Authentic Indian vegetarian cuisine. 1296 Centennial Avenue.(732)465-1474
Spain Inn Restaurant.Modern dining.1707 West 7th Street.(732)968-6800
LongHorn Steakhouse.Steak House. 1368 Centennial Avenue.(732) 981-8200
Al dente Ristorante.Italian cuisine. 1665 Stelton Road. (732)985-8220.
Four Seasons Thai Cuisine. Thai Food. 1353 Stelton Road. (732)819-8787.
Gabriele's Bar & Grill. 1351 Centennial Avenue. (732)981-1234.
Stelton Pizza and Restarant. Pizza and Italian Food. 1315 Stelton Road. (732)985-2626.
Applebee's. 1282 Centennial Avenue. (732)562-0500.
Thai Basil Restaurant.Thai cuisine. 1316 Centennial Avenue. (732) 562-1889.
Radisson Hotel Piscataway. 21 Kingsbridge Road. (732) 980-0400
Friendly's Ice Cream Shop. Ice cream and Food. 1060 Stelton Road. (732) 981-0628.
Drink
Gabriele’s Bar & Grill. 1351 Centennial Avenue. (732)981-1234
Buzzy’s Restaurant & Pub. 200 Stelton Road. (732)752-2229
Homestead Bar. 1700 West 4th Street. (908)561-1811
River Road Tavern. 601 River Road. (732) 885-0540
Players Sports Club. 154 Stelton Road. (732) 968-3338
Tawa Bar & Grill. 1357 Stelton Road (732)985-2414
Sleep
Embassy Suites121 Centennial Avenue. (732)980-0500.
Sierra Suites Hotel410 South Randolophville Road. (732)235-1000.
Radisson Hotel Piscataway-21 Kingsbridge Road. (732)980-0400.
Motel 6-Stelton Road. (732)981-9200.
Contact
Get out
New York City, NY. You can see Time Square, the most beautiful night life when it is really dark and all the lights are on it feels like it is still day time. In NYC they have a few companies that have Double Dutch buses that stop at different locations to experience Uptown and downtown according to their schedule. Don’t forget to get a famous cheesecake, or hot dog from a stand on the street, or NY style pizza, or see a wonderful Broadway Show.40 miles(about 49mins)
Atlantic City, NJ. If you like to gamble, or go to clubs and just have a good time this is the place to be. It is the East Coast of Las Vegas, just a little smaller but still gets the same feel of fun. 109 miles(about 1hour 45 mins)
Philadelphia, PA. Want to see the historical sites in the city of Brotherly Love and enjoy a nice juice Cheesesteak? Take a little ride over to Philly, you can find the food and love anywhere. 63miles (about 1 hour 20mins)
Six Flags in Jackson, NJ. Maybe the kids are restless and they want to just go crazy and experience thrill. Take them here! Or even if you want to be a big little kid. Have family fun going fast and screaming. 40 miles(about 45mins)
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