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City in Union County, New Jersey, US
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Summit is a city in New Jersey. It is located in Union County and is about 20 miles from Manhattan. This article also covers the neighboring town of New Providence.
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Roots Steakhouse offers a variety of expensive steaks and chops.
La Pastaria offers different Italian dishes at reasonable prices including pasta and pizza.
This delicious pizza place offers fast service on take-home pizza or sit down meals.
Oriental rug store
By train
The easiest way to get in from New York City is to take a train into Summit from New York Pennsylvania Station. It is about a 55-minute train including stops.
You can get around Summit by driving or walking (since it is only about 6 sq mi). Taxis are not readily available but can be called if needed.
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