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Township in Union County, New Jersey, US
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Scotch Plains is a town in Union County, New Jersey. This article also covers the neighboring communities of Fanwood and Plainfield.
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The Scotch Plains Baptist Church was built in 1747. 26 Revolutionary soldiers are buried here along with many other people that lived during the time of the Revolutionary War. Visiting this church and its graveyard is makes for a very educational and interesting experience for the entire family.
Also the home of the historical society of Scotch Plains and Fanwood New Jersey. The museum was built in the early 1700s and has been an eyewitness to many events in its history. In fact, the British and American troops marched past this building during the Revolutionary War. Today the Historical Society has restored and furnished the Cannonball House so that visitors can come look and learn about the house's history.
The station, which is still on the platform where trains stop every day, is a notable sight, and there are also pretty houses in the area. The old station, built in 1874, is open from 2-4PM on the first Sunday of every month in the guise of a museum and, otherwise, is viewable from the outside.
Built in 1736 and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1973. The most famous piece in the collection is the painting The Death of General Sedgwick, painted in 1887 by Julian Scott.
It has a miniature golf course that is connected to its 9-hole golf course. Golfing at either one of these courses is a great summer activity for visiting families. Enjoy a nice game of night mini golf and end it with some delicious homemade ice cream from Scoops!
The Scotchwood diner is the epitome of an old-fashioned American diner. It is open 24 hours a day and offers breakfast, lunch and dinner options. All of the food is in inexpensive and delicious. It offers quality, fast and polite service.
The Stage House Inn in Scotch Plains is an upscale restaurant that serves rustic American food. On the other side of the restaurant is the Tavern. The Tavern is not as upscale as the Stage House but the food is still delicious. The Tavern offers a full bar that is always filled with locals and good music. Join them every Wednesday for the band Amp’d or every Friday and Saturday for live music until 1AM.
Ginger Sushi is a tiny sushi restaurant in the center of the towns Scotch Plains and Fanwood. They provide quality service and every employee is kind and accommodating. Ginger Sushi offers a wide variety of sushi and cookie authentic Japanese meals. It is a bring your own alcohol facility, so feel free to bring a nice bottle of wine and enjoy their high quality food.
This is a small family run ice cream parlor that offers a wide variety of homemade ice creams and Italian ice. It is a great place for all ages to enjoy some delicious, inexpensive dessert.
Nunzio’s Pizza and Pasta is a small pizzeria/restaurant that serves delicious homemade Italian food and amazing pizza. Along with being able to eat in or take out they offer a very efficient delivery service.
Vienna 60, also called the “Love Bar” by many locals is a very tiny dive bar in the center of Scotch Plains that is always filled with locals. Upon entering this bar you feel like you have been warped back to the late 1960s. Everything is psychedelic and the only music played is from this period of time. This bar offers crazy but delicious drinks, dancing and an all around good time. Vienna 60 creates a carefree atmosphere. From their homemade flavored vodka to the complimentary cheese and fruit platters that circle about the place, Vienna 60 is a “groovy” place to go for a night on the town in Scotch Plains.
Flannery’s pub is open from noon to 2AM 7 days a week. Flannery’s pub is a tiny bar/restaurant that is always filled with locals. They offer delicious and authentic Irish food along with daily drink specials. If possibly try to head to Flannery’s Thursday nights for live acoustic music by PJ Farely.
In Westfield, the town right next to Scotch Plains. It is about 1.9 miles from Scotch Plains and right next to the Westfield train station. Parking is very efficient. Upper-mid scale hotel.
Hotel 304 West is 3.6 miles away from Scotch Plains. It has a pool, spa, bar and lounge.
By plane
The closest airport to Scotch Plains is Newark International Airport. It is a 15- to 20-minute drive from the center of town.
By bus
If you are coming in from New York City, the 114 Bus, part of the NJ Transit is a great way to get into Scotch Plains.
By train
You can take the NJ Transit Line into Fanwood, the town directly next to Scotch Plains. Amtrak trains do not go directly into Scotch Plains; they arrive at the Metropark Station in Iselin, NJ.
By bus
The area is served by NJ Transit buses. However, using a car might be necessary as buses are generally aimed at commuters with limited services outsides rush hours and on weekends.
Walking
Scotch Plains is not a very large town. It is very easy to get places by foot, especially in the downtown area.
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