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Edison is a historic town located in Middlesex County in central New Jersey. As of the 2010 census, the population was 99,967. The city is named for inventor Thomas Edison, who had his main laboratory in the Menlo Park area of the township. The city of Edison was ranked "the 28th most livable small city in the United States" by CNN Money Magazine and 2nd "Best Places to Live in New Jersey" in Money Magazine in 2006. Again, in 2008, the city ranked 35 out of 100 "top places to live in the United States" by Money Magazine. These surveys all focused on low crime rate, excellent schools and abundant recreational activities. Most people know of Edison as the home of well-known inventor, Thomas Alva Edison. In 1876, Edison set up his home and research laboratory on a development in Raritan Township called Menlo Park. It was here that Edison invented the phonograph and incandescent light bulb filament. One of the first streets in the world to use electric lights was Christie Street in Edison. Thomas Edison eventually moved his home and laboratory to West Orange in 1886. In 1937, the Edison Memorial Tower was erected at Menlo Park, and in 1986, the Edison Township Historical Society erected 12 period street lamps surrounding the tower to commemorate the illumination of Christie Street. The tower is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Other places of historic interest in Edison include Old Post Road, the earliest public road in eastern New Jersey, said to have been used by President George Washington as he traveled through the state on the way to his inauguration in New York City in April 1789. In addition, several Revolutionary War skirmishes took place in Edison and the city is also home to the second oldest Baptist Church in the state (the 10th oldest in the nation.)

Surrounding areas: Woodbridge, New Jersey (7.2 mi), Old Bridge, New Jersey (9.7 mi), Hamilton, New Jersey (11.0 mi), Elizabeth, New Jersey (14.6 mi), Union City, New Jersey (14.6 mi), Millburn, New Jersey (15.3 mi), Maplewood, New Jersey (16.4 mi)

Edison Vacation Rentals




Edison Hotels and Resorts

 
Hotels & Motels
Clarion Hotel And Conference Center2055 Lincoln HwyEdison, NJ (908) 526-1861
Comfort Inn831 Rt 1 SEdison, NJ (732) 287-0171
Edison/Woodbridge Courtyard By Marriott3105 Woodbridge AveEdison, NJ (732) 738-1991
Extended Stay America1 Fieldcrest AveEdison, NJ (732) 346-9366
Hilton Garden Inn Edison50 Raritan Center PkwyEdison, NJ (732) 225-0900
Holiday & Conference Center Of Edison3050 Woodbridge AveEdison, NJ (732) 661-1000
Holiday Inn Express21 Cortlandt StEdison, NJ (732) 548-7000
Red Carpet Inn Edison610 US Rt 1 NEdison, NJ (732) 985-2666
Red Roof Inn Edison860 New Durham RdEdison, NJ (908) 248-9300
Sheraton Edison Hotel #113125 Raritan Ctr PkwyEdison, NJ (732) 225-8300
Hyatt Regency New Brunswick2 Albany StNew Brunswick, NJ2.2 mi.(732) 873-1234
Motel 6 #10841012 Stelton RdPiscataway, NJ2.7 mi.(732) 981-9200
Holiday Inn Express East Brunswick4 Tower Center BlvdEast Brunswick, NJ2.8 mi.(732) 247-6800
Days Inn-s Plainfield101 New World WaySouth Plainfield, NJ2.8 mi.(908) 561-4488
Hampton Inn Of South Plainfield/Piscataway205 New World WaySouth Plainfield, NJ2.8 mi.(908) 561-2600
Howard Johnson Express Inn26 Rte One NNew Brunswick, NJ3.1 mi.(732) 828-8000
Extended Stay Deluxe410 S RandolphvillePiscataway, NJ3.4 mi.(732) 235-1000
Comfort Suites East Brunswick555 Old Bridge TpkeEast Brunswick, NJ4.3 mi.(732) 579-2014
Comfort InnI-287 & Stelton RdSo Plainfield, NJ4.3 mi.(908) 561-4488
Radisson Hotel Piscataway21 Kingsbridge RdPiscataway, NJ4.7 mi.(732) 980-0400
Best Western Palace Hotel1050 King Georges Post RdFords, NJ4.8 mi.(732) 661-1313
Embassy Suites Hotel121 Centennial AvePiscataway, NJ4.8 mi.(732) 980-0500
Clarion Suites Somerset11 Cedar Grove LnSomerset, NJ5.2 mi.(732) 563-1000
Woodbridge Hilton Hotel120 Wood Ave SIselin, NJ5.4 mi.(908) 494-6200
Quality Inn Somerset1850 Easton AveSomerset, NJ5.4 mi.(908) 469-5050
Candlewood Suites Hotel41 Worlds Fair DrSomerset, NJ5.7 mi.(732) 748-1400
Doubletree Hotel & Executive Meeting Center200 Atrium DrSomerset, NJ5.7 mi.(732) 469-2600
Extended Stay America30 World's Fair DrSomerset, NJ5.7 mi.(732) 469-8080
Somerset Residence Inn37 Worlds Fair DrSomerset, NJ5.7 mi.(732) 627-9669
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites2880 Us Hwy 1North Brunswick, NJ5.9 mi.(732) 297-7400
Ramada Inn & Conference CTR999 Rt 1 SNorth Brunswick, NJ5.9 mi.(732) 246-3737
Somerset Marriott110 Davidson AveSomerset, NJ5.9 mi.(732) 560-0500
Holiday Inn Somerset195 Davidson AveSomerset, NJ6.0 mi.(732) 356-1700
Somerset Courtyard By Marriott250 Davidson AveSomerset, NJ6.0 mi.(732) 271-4555
Sheraton At Woodbridge Place515 Rte One SouthIselin, NJ6.1 mi.(732) 634-3600
Hampton Inn Somerset255 Davidson AveSomerset, NJ6.1 mi.(732) 563-1600
Staybridge Suites Somerset260 Davidson AveSomerset, NJ6.1 mi.(732) 356-8000
Homestead Studio Suites Hotel1 Hoover WayWoodbridge, NJ6.1 mi.(732) 442-8333
Comfort Suites Somerset315 Davidson AveSomerset, NJ6.2 mi.(732) 627-9483
Days Inn Hotel & Conference Center195 Rt 18 S NJ PkwyEast Brunswick, NJ6.3 mi.(732) 828-6900
 
Bed & Breakfast
Bridgestreet House75 Bridge StLambertville, NJ29.8 mi.(800) 897-2503

Edison Weather & Climate

Central New Jersey has a humid continental climate. Hot, humid summers and cold winters are the norm. The northern edge of this central weather zone is often the boundary between freezing and non-freezing precipitation during wintertime. In summer, it's the boundary between very humid and comfortable conditions. Spring is mild, but erratic. Autumn is sunny with mild days and cool nights. Average snowfall in central New Jersey is 15-30 inches. An interesting note: the concentration of buildings, paved surfaces, asphalt and concrete in the cities serve to retain more heat, and thus affect local temperatures. This phenomenon is often referred to as a "heat island".

     Month       High Temp   Low Temp   Rainfall   Ocean Temp 
January 38°F 21°F 4.10 in. 36°F
February 41°F 22°F 2.98 in. 35°F
March 50°F 31°F 4.11 in. 38°F
April 60°F 39°F 4.08 in. 44°F
May 71°F 49°F 4.57 in. 52°F
June 80°F 58°F 3.86 in. 60°F
July 85°F 64°F 4.97 in. 69°F
August 83°F 62°F 4.46 in. 70°F
September 76°F 54°F 4.38 in. 68°F
October 65°F 42°F 3.39 in. 60°F
November 54°F 35°F 3.95 in. 57°F
December 43°F 26°F 3.93 in. 52°F

Edison Map & Transportation

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The closest airports in the area are the Newark Liberty International airport (EWR) located about 17 miles northeast of Edison in Newark, New Jersey, the Monmouth Executive airport (BLM) located approximately 27 miles southeast of Edison in Belmar - Farmingdale, New Jersey, the Teterboro airport (TEB) located roughly 29 miles northeast of Edison in Teterboro, New Jersey, the La Guardia airport (LGA) located around 33 miles northeast of Edison in New York, New York, and finally the John F Kennedy International airport (JFK) located about 34 miles east of Edison in New York, New York.

Edison Attractions

 
Amusement and Theme Parks
Bowcraft Amusement ParkScotch PlainsNJ9.5 mi.
Keansburg Amusement ParkKeansburgNJ15.7 mi.
AstrolandBrooklynNY25.6 mi.
Coney Island BoardwalkBrooklynNY25.6 mi.
Coney Island - Kenny KaufmanBrooklynNY25.6 mi.
Deno's Wonder Wheel Amusement ParkBrooklynNY25.6 mi.
Nellie Bly ParkBrooklynNY25.6 mi.
Jenkinson's BoardwalkPoint Pleasant BeachNJ35.2 mi.
Sesame PlaceLanghornePA35.9 mi.
Blackbeard's CaveBayvilleNJ38.6 mi.
Land Of Make BelieveHopeNJ39.8 mi.
Glen Island ParkNew RochelleNY42.7 mi.
Casino PierSeaside HeightsNJ43.5 mi.
Bushkill ParkEastonPA44.0 mi.
Funtown PierSeaside ParkNJ44.6 mi.
JeepersWest NyackNY47.0 mi.
Playland ParkRyeNY49.7 mi.
Bayville AmusementsBayvilleNY52.1 mi.
AdventurelandFarmingdaleNY52.8 mi.
ExhilaramaVoorheesNJ55.3 mi.
 
Water Parks
Sesame PlaceLanghornePA35.9 mi.
Mountain CreekVernonNJ54.0 mi.
Dorney Park & Whitewater KingdomAllentownPA57.0 mi.
Alpine Slide at CamelbackTannersvillePA59.0 mi.
Water WorldPhoenixvillePA64.0 mi.
Thundering Surf Water SlideBeach HavenNJ66.9 mi.
Splash Down ParkFishkillNY75.2 mi.
Carousel Water & Fun ParkBeach LakePA84.1 mi.
Gillian's IslandOcean CityNJ86.2 mi.
Splish Splash Water ParkRiverheadNY95.7 mi.
Morey's Pier Raging WatersWildwoodNJ107.7 mi.
 
Golf Courses
Fairway Golf CenterPiscatawayNJ2.3 mi.
Raritan Landing Golf CoursePiscatawayNJ2.3 mi.
Rutgers University Golf CoursePiscatawayNJ2.3 mi.
Meadows Golf CourseLincoln ParkNJ3.7 mi.
Quail Brook Golf CourseSomersetNJ4.1 mi.
Spooky Brook Golf CourseSomersetNJ4.1 mi.
Tara Greens Golf CenterSomersetNJ4.1 mi.
Kresson Golf ClubVoorheesNJ4.5 mi.
Ash Brook Golf CourseScotch PlainsNJ6.6 mi.
Tamarack Golf CourseEast BrunswickNJ6.8 mi.
Plainfield West NinePlainfieldNJ7.7 mi.
Scotch Hills Country ClubScotch PlainsNJ9.1 mi.
Hyatt Hills Golf CourseClarkNJ9.9 mi.
Oak Ridge Golf CourseClarkNJ9.9 mi.
Royce Brook Golf ClubHillsboroughNJ11.4 mi.
Mattawang Golf ClubBelle MeadNJ13.6 mi.
New Jersey National Golf ClubBasking RidgeNJ14.2 mi.
Galloping Hill Golf CourseUnionNJ14.3 mi.
LaTourette Golf CourseStaten IslandNY14.5 mi.
Silver Lake Golf CourseStaten IslandNY14.5 mi.
South Shore Golf CourseStaten IslandNY14.5 mi.
Meadows at MiddlesexPlainsboroNJ16.4 mi.
East Orange Golf CourseShort HillsNJ16.5 mi.
Bunker Hill Golf CoursePrincetonNJ17.6 mi.
Princeton Country ClubPrincetonNJ17.6 mi.
Pinch Brook Golf CourseFlorham ParkNJ18.1 mi.
Knob Hill Golf CourseManalapanNJ18.6 mi.
Pine Brook Golf CourseManalapanNJ18.6 mi.
Weequahic Park Golf CourseNewarkNJ19.4 mi.
Anchor Golf LandWhippanyNJ20.8 mi.
 
Ski Areas
CraigmeurNewfoundlandNJ36.5 mi.
Mount PeterWarwickNY51.0 mi.
Shawnee MountainDelawarePA51.4 mi.
Hidden ValleyVernonNJ54.0 mi.
Vernon Valley Great GorgeVernonNJ54.0 mi.
Alpine MountainAnalominkPA56.1 mi.
Hidden Valley SkiHidden ValleyPA58.3 mi.
CamelbackTannersvillePA59.0 mi.
Doe MountainMacungiePA60.1 mi.
TanglewoodTaftonPA73.3 mi.
Holiday MountainMonticelloNY79.9 mi.
Big BirchPattersonNY80.6 mi.
Thunder RidgePattersonNY80.6 mi.
WoodburyWoodburyCT94.6 mi.
Elk MountainUnion DalePA100.1 mi.
Mount ToneLake ComoPA103.8 mi.
Mohawk MountainCornwallCT107.5 mi.
Mount SouthingtonSouthingtonCT109.2 mi.
Belleayre MoutainHighmountNY112.4 mi.
Hunter MountainHunterNY117.5 mi.
 
State Parks
Edison State ParkNJ4.7 mi. 
Washington Rock State ParkNJ7.0 mi. 
Delaware and Raritan Canal State ParkNJ8.3 mi. 
Cheesequake State ParkNJ10.1 mi. 
Princeton Battlefield State ParkNJ18.8 mi. 
Round Valley State ParkNJ22.3 mi. 
Hacklebarney State ParkNJ22.6 mi. 
Voorhees State ParkNJ27.4 mi. 
Washington Crossing State ParkNJ27.6 mi. 
Spruce Run State ParkNJ28.6 mi. 
Allaire State ParkNJ29.5 mi. 
Hopatcong State ParkNJ30.0 mi. 
Musconetcong State ParkNJ30.1 mi. 
Stephens State ParkNJ32.0 mi. 
Pennsbury Manor State ParkPA32.5 mi. 
Farny State ParkNJ33.3 mi. 
Bulls Island State ParkNJ33.5 mi. 
Cranberry State ParkNJ33.5 mi. 
Ralph Stover State ParkPA36.2 mi. 
Roosevelt State ParkPA36.2 mi. 
 
Museums
Vietnam Era Educational CenterHolmdelNJ17.0 mi.(History)
Newark Museum OnlineNewarkNJ19.5 mi.(Multidisciplinary)
Newark MuseumNewarkNJ19.5 mi.(Art)
Morris MuseumMorristownNJ19.6 mi.(Multidisciplinary)
Liberty Science CenterJersey CityNJ22.7 mi.(Science)
Montclair Art MuseumMontclairNJ23.7 mi.(Art)
Lower East Side Tenement MuseumNew YorkNY25.2 mi.(History)
Museum of Chinese in the AmericasNew YorkNY25.2 mi.(History)
Museum of Jewish Heritage - A Living Memorial to the HolocaustNew YorkNY25.2 mi.(History)
South Street Seaport MuseumNew YorkNY25.2 mi.(History)
Statue of Liberty National Monument and Ellis Island Immigration MuseumNew YorkNY25.2 mi.(History)
Web Museum of Calendars and Wood TypesNew YorkNY25.2 mi.(History)
Eli Wilner & CompanyNew YorkNY25.2 mi.(Miscellaneous)
Italian American MuseumNew YorkNY25.2 mi.(Miscellaneous)
Kingston Trolley Museum of New YorkNew YorkNY25.2 mi.(Miscellaneous)
Frick CollectionNew YorkNY25.2 mi.(Multidisciplinary)
Jewish MuseumNew YorkNY25.2 mi.(Multidisciplinary)
National Sports MuseumNew YorkNY25.2 mi.(Multidisciplinary)
New-York Historical SocietyNew YorkNY25.2 mi.(Multidisciplinary)
Pierpont Morgan LibraryNew YorkNY25.2 mi.(Multidisciplinary)
 
Zoos and Aquariums
Staten Island ZooStaten IslandNY14.6 mi.
Central Park Wildlife CenterNew YorkNY25.2 mi.
New York AquariumBrooklynNY25.6 mi.
Prospect Park Wildlife CenterBrooklynNY25.6 mi.
Bergen County Zoological ParkParamusNJ34.3 mi.
Queens Wildlife CenterFlushingNY35.5 mi.
Bronx Zoo/Wildlife Conservation ParkBronxNY36.6 mi.
New Jersey State Aquarium at CamdenCamdenNJ55.4 mi.
Philadelphia Zoological GardenPhiladelphiaPA55.7 mi.
Beardsley Zoological GardensBridgeportCT77.4 mi.
Brandywine ZooWilmingtonDE80.3 mi.
Trevor ZooMillbrookNY95.1 mi.
Cape May County Park ZooCape MayNJ112.6 mi.
ZOOAMERICA North American Wildlife ParkHersheyPA118.9 mi.


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