Transportation
Here is where you will find train service on NJ Transit
Free parking evenings and weekends ($5 per day otherwise)
Dunellen station
Here is where you will find train service on NJ Transit
Free parking evenings and weekends ($5 per day otherwise)
Here is where you will find the bus stop for 65 and 114/X. NYC/Newark bound is outside the Spain Inn Restaurant. Somerville/Bridgewater bound is on the school playground side.
Rock Avenue & West 7th Street
Here is where you will find the bus stop for 65 and 114/X. NYC/Newark bound is outside the Spain Inn Restaurant. Somerville/Bridgewater bound is on the school playground side.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
1401 New Market AvenueThis car rental place is close by. I have used them and had good experiences.
Medical/Emergency
Nearest Hospital - Open 24 hours/Emergency
*dial 911 for life threatening emergency*
Hackensack Meridian Health JFK Medical Center
65 James StreetNearest Hospital - Open 24 hours/Emergency
*dial 911 for life threatening emergency*
Medemerge
1005 Washington AveNearest Urgent Care
Open 8am-9pm Mon-Fri
Open 8am-6pm Weekends
Grocery
Best Grocery in the area for selection and clean/friendly!
They also deliver via Peapod online grocery order:
www-peapod-com
(dashes are dots)
Stop & Shop
581 Stelton RdBest Grocery in the area for selection and clean/friendly!
They also deliver via Peapod online grocery order:
www-peapod-com
(dashes are dots)
Walgreens
440 South Washington AvenueWALKABLE! Find simple groceries, sundries, pharmacy here
WALKABLE! Don't let the name put you off - this is a cute bodega style neighborhood grocery. Good selection for a small mom-n-pop store.
Meat City Market
1334 West 7th StreetWALKABLE! Don't let the name put you off - this is a cute bodega style neighborhood grocery. Good selection for a small mom-n-pop store.
7-Eleven
486 Washington AvenueWALKABLE! Convenience store
Food scene
Spain Inn
1707 West 7th StreetWALKABLE!
Seafood and good for Sunday family dinners !
475 S Washington Ave
475 South Washington AvenueDOMINICKS PIZZARIA
475 S Washington Avenue, Piscataway NJ
WALKABLE !
Good for coffee, bagels and quick breakfast or lunch
Bagel Bazaar Deli & Grill Of Piscataway
474 South Washington AvenueWALKABLE !
Good for coffee, bagels and quick breakfast or lunch
Petrucci's Inside Scoop
474 South Washington AvenueWALKABLE
Cute local ice cream shop (closed in winters)
walk up service
Adult Beverages
WALKABLE!
Wines, beers, liquors
Friendly, humble neighborhood store.
Decent/serviceable selection
Dix's Liquor and Spirit Shop
460 South Washington AvenueWALKABLE!
Wines, beers, liquors
Friendly, humble neighborhood store.
Decent/serviceable selection
Wines, Beers, Liquors
Decent/Standard selection
If you food shop at the Stop and Shop - this is right across the street if you want to hit all in one trip.
Piscataway Liquors Inc
600 Stelton RdWines, Beers, Liquors
Decent/Standard selection
If you food shop at the Stop and Shop - this is right across the street if you want to hit all in one trip.
Wine Central
177 Washington Valley RoadThis shop has a very nice selection. Go here if you need something more high end.
Misc.
Capelli Salon
443 South Washington AvenueWALKABLE
Full service salon, cuts for all genders, nails
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Ukuzulazula
TAXI / CAB service
Uber/Lyft is most reliable.
Regular Taxi service can be hit or miss. But here are some you can try:
•TRACKSIDE TAXI
•NORTH PLAINFIELD TAXI
•LIBERTY CAB
•EDISON TAXI
(numbers in print out guidebook)
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NJ TRANSIT SCHEDULES
www-njtransit-com
(dashes are dots)
*YOU MUST PURCHASE TICKETS PRIOR TO BOARDING*
If you can - download the NJ Transit app to make ticket buying much easier !! Train station has machine, bus stops do NOT
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AIRPORT CAR SERVICE
If you are nervous to take Lyft/Uber - Super Shuttle is available (can be a good option for larger groups).
Number in print out guidebook or
www-supershuttle-com
(dashes are dots)
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GAS STATION
Closest is Raceway and price is usually good!
1309 W 7th Street
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RESTAURANT RECOMMENDATIONS
Check out NOM VOYAGE in guidebook for an extensive list of local restaurant options by FOOD TYPE. You will be WOW'ed !!! :)
Also menus in basket on kitchen island
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MY GO-TOs when Im not going "out":
Rome Pizza in Dunellen - cash only and don't deliver
Stelton Pizza - best pizza and Italian food that delivers
Dynasty Kitchen - best Chinese food delivery - owner is lovely !
Edison Diner - Route 1 Edison BEST DINER EVER !!!!!!!
Rise N Shine Diner - Scotch Plains - Also a very solid diner
Dunellen Bakery - Yummy Ecuadorian pastries and coffee - near the train !!
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Entertainment
•CINEMARK MOVIE THEATER - WATCHUNG, NJ
•NJPAC (NEW JERSEY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER) - NEWARK
•STATE THEATER / ZIMMERLI ART MUSEUM
RUTGERS UNIVERSITY CAMPUS / NEW BRUNSWICK
•WATCHUNG RESERVATION - HIKING / NATURE CENTER
•TERHUNE ORCHARDS - farmers market, winery, seasonal events, family fun - Princeton NJ
•DUKES FARMS Hillsboro, NJ Nature trails, hiking, events, family fun, cafe/refreshments