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East Hanover

Township in Morris County, New Jersey, US

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Overview

East Hanover is a township in Morris County in the state of New Jersey. The town is a suburban neighborhood with a population of largely Italian descent. Most of the town is made up of housing while the town’s activities go along the main roads of U.S Route 10 and Ridgedale Avenue.

Sights and activities

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Hanover Lanes
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A great family place to go bowling
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AMC Lowes
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Movie theater.
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Chuck E. Cheese
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It is a restaurant where kids can have birthday parties, play games and have a great time.
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Funplex
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A great place to take children with a huge foam frenzy, video games go-carts, laser tag and a newly added magic quest
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Where to eat, drink and stay

Eat10 places

Avellino's Pizzeria
Has great pizza fairly quickly if you are on the north side of town.
Address
445 Ridgedale Avenue
Phone
+1 973-887-2821
Giulietta & Romeo Pizzeria & Restaurant
Hours
Mon-Sat 10AM-11PM, Sun 11AM-11PM
Address
49 Eagle Rock Ave
Phone
+1 973-599-0550
Website
giuliettaromeopizza.com
Breanna's Italian Restaurant
Has a great relaxing atmosphere with great Italian food.
Address
34 Ridgedale Avenue
Phone
+1 973-581-1418
Lugi's Restaurant
Address
434 Ridgedale Avenue
Phone
+1 973-887-8408
Ravello Ristorante & Caterer
Known more for catering parties but also has great Italian dining.
Address
138 Eagle Rock Avenue
Phone
+1 973-781-9001

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Panevino Ristorante
Lies just on the border of East Hanover and Livingston.
Address
637 W Mt Pleasant Ave, Livingston
Esposito's Meats & Deli
A family-owned butcher that is known for catering most of East Hanover.
Address
90 Ridgedale Ave # 90
Phone
+1 973-884-0151
Sorrento Bakery
A great bakery that has been serving East Hanover for years.
Address
36 Eagle Rock Avenue
Phone
+1 973-887-4442
Angelo's Italian Deli
One of the best delis around and known to have one of the best Taylor Ham Egg and Cheeses.
Address
2 Ridgedale Avenue West
Phone
+1 973-887-2316
Jimmy Buff's
Known for its famous double hotdog that could be seen on the Food Networks. Still provides a great deal of other selections.
Address
354 New Jersey 10
Phone
+1 973-463-0099

Drink2 places

Miami Mike's Sports Bar
Exciting sports bar that is always packed on game days and fight nights
Address
130 New Jersey 10
Phone
+1 973-386-5622
Luigi's Restaurant
Luigi's is known to have a bit of an older crowd in an unwinding atmosphere.
Address
434 Ridgedale Avenue
Phone
+1 973-887-8408

Sleep5 places

Ramada Inn
Address
130 Rt 10
Phone
+1 973-386-5622
Westminster Hotel
Address
550 West Mount Pleasant Ave
Phone
+1 973-533-0600
Homestead Hanover
Address
125 Rt 10
Phone
+1 973-463-1999
Courtyard Hanover Whippany$87
Price
$87
Address
157 Rt. 10
Phone
+1 973-887-8068
Website
marriott.com
Home2 Suites by Hilton East Hanover
Address
170 NJ-10
Phone
+1 973 887-0037
Website
hilton.com

Getting there and around

Getting there

The most efficient way to get into East Hanover is by car. East Hanover is a town that is surrounded by a ton of major roads in New Jersey.

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Get inThe most efficient way to get into East Hanover is by car. East Hanover is a town that is surrounded by a ton of major roads in New Jersey.

See

DoEast Hanover is small but there are definitely fun things to do if you just know the right place to go. On the East side of the town lays Lurker Park, where on nice days many of the residents enjoy.

EatEast Hanover has a ton of great restaurants to try out around the area. First try out one of the many pizza restaurants around the area. Godfather Pizzeria is by far the most popular right off of route 10.

DrinkEast Hanover is not as much of a tourist destination but it is a great suburb. Although it does not have as much of nightlife it does have a couple bars to have some fun in.

Stay safeEast Hanover is extremely safe for kids and the surrounding community to reside in. The crime rate is extremely low and generally there are no concerns of safety for visitors or residence.

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