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Edison is a township of about 105,000 people in Middlesex County, New Jersey, about 30 miles southwest of New York City. It is named for Thomas Edison, who built his famous laboratory at Menlo Park here in 1876 and invented the phonograph and a practical light bulb, earning the nickname the Wizard of Menlo Park.
The Thomas Edison Center at Menlo Park preserves the laboratory site, topped by the Edison Memorial Tower with a giant light bulb, and a small museum tells the story of his work. Roosevelt Park, one of the county's oldest parks, has a lake, gardens and an amphitheater for summer concerts.
Edison has one of the largest Indian American communities in the country, and Oak Tree Road is lined with Indian and South Asian restaurants, sweet shops, jewelers and sari stores. Korean restaurants and markets add to the food scene, Menlo Park Mall offers shopping, and the beaches of the Jersey Shore and New York City are each about an hour away.
A museum and memorial park on the site of Thomas Edison's Menlo Park laboratory, where he invented the phonograph and worked on the light bulb. The 131-foot Edison Memorial Tower is topped by a giant light bulb. The small museum has inventions and artifacts; check open days.
A large Middlesex County park in Edison with a lake for fishing, walking paths, sports fields, playgrounds, picnic areas and an amphitheater. It is a popular place for walks and family outings, and the lake draws ducks and geese all year. Parking is free but fills on summer weekends.
A township park built around a small lake near Edison's municipal complex, with a walking loop, a gazebo and benches, and space for community events and festivals. It is a calm place for an easy stroll. It is busy with families on summer evenings and during township events.
A long-running summer theater program at the Roosevelt Park amphitheater, staging Broadway-style musicals each season with low-priced tickets and free children's shows. Bring a picnic and arrive early for good seats. Shows run on summer evenings under the stars.
A busy stretch through Edison and Iselin known as one of the largest Indian and South Asian shopping districts in the United States, lined with restaurants, sweet shops, sari and jewelry stores and grocers. Try chaat, dosas or Gujarati thalis, and visit during Diwali for festive lights.
A large two-level shopping mall on Route 1 with department stores, many national retailers, a food court and a movie theater with an IMAX screen. It is one of the main malls in central New Jersey. Weekday mornings are quiet, and there is plenty of free parking around the mall.
A surprising wetland preserve of more than 600 acres spread across Edison, Metuchen and South Plainfield, with trails, boardwalks and an education center. It is home to many birds, turtles and wildflowers. Visit in spring for migratory birds, and wear waterproof shoes after rain.
A paved rail-trail of about 3.5 miles on a former railroad line through Edison, Metuchen and Woodbridge, passing wooded areas, wetlands and backyards. It is good for walking, running and cycling. Access points have small parking areas; the Metuchen end is near shops and cafes.
A large exhibition hall in the Raritan Center business park that hosts trade shows, comic and gaming conventions, collectible expos and consumer fairs throughout the year. Check the event schedule to see what is on. Parking is plentiful but busy events may charge a fee.
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