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Four municipalities in New Jersey, U.S.
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The Oranges are a group of 4 communities in Essex County, New Jersey.
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In 1887 Edison moved his laboratory from Menlo Park to West Orange. He worked there until his death in 1931. In West Orange he improved his phonograph and storage battery and did all of his work on motion pictures. His lab and home are now preserved by the National Park Service as Thomas Edison National Historical Park, which is 7 miles from downtown Newark, and accessible by public transport.
entrance off of South Orange Ave. on the left, heading towards Livingston. Commonly referred to as “The Res” by the locals, this land-mark site spans across several towns in the Essex County region. Hiking and bike trails, playgrounds for children, and a dog park are just some of aspects that the reservation has to offer. The reservation is best known for the clear and up-close view of the New York Skyline at the top of the trails.
Historic 400+-acre park with trails, a 9/11 memorial, and NYC views.
Largest collection of cherry blossoms in the United States of America.
A local community center that offers tennis, basketball, soccer and other various family activities. Includes instructors that give lessons for tennis, dance, and swimming during the summer months. The center is mainly geared towards families, but the basketball court is frequently occupied by teenagers.
A very secluded park. Includes several baseball/softball diamonds with lights for night games and a children’s playground set. During the day the majority of people who visit this park are local families and sports teams, but during the night hours this park is frequently populated with high school students.
Set in the middle of the town center, this establishment has a lot more to offer than an average movie theater. Three floors of movie theaters, with film selections ranging from family pictures and blockbusters to independent films. SOPAC also offers a wide range of live performances including plays, musicals, and orchestra concerts. Tickets for films and live performances are available at the door or by order through phone or the SOPAC website.
Top shelf deli food. Originator of the (New Jersey Style) Sloppy Joe.
Ste 14. This establishment offers two sections; a family oriented restaurant, and a bar complete with loud music, arcade games, a projection screen (primarily for sporting events), and sit-down areas both indoors an outside. Best known for the thin crust family pizza buffet.
Irish pub and restaurant. Offers a wide variety of brews, including a selection of traditional Irish ales. After 8PM only 21 years and older are permitted. The occasional live entertainment and Wi-Fi connection makes this pub a popular spot for the college students of Senton Hall University.
Indian-Pakistani restaurant.
Gourmet Pizza restaurants
Mexican restaurant.
Italian restaurant, and a well-known local favorite. Best known for the original selection of pizza slices. Open 7 days a week. Offers order for pick-up and indoor dining.
Offers traditional diner breakfast, lunch, and dinner at all times of the day. Open 7 days a week.
A common pizza parlor that offers order for pick-up. Limited menu and little indoor seating.
Grid Iron Waffle Shop offers a variety of comfort and specialty food and beverages for those who enjoy a mix of European and American ideas. Serving breakfast, brunch and lunch with an assortment of Liege sugar waffles, Brussels waffles and many unique waffle creations as well as delicious panini, salads and artisan coffees.
Chic diner with an expansive menu with both classic and novel foods, modern styling, art and decor, and fantasy-like sculptures.
A 4-star hotel.
Approximately 3.5 mi. from Seton Hall University in South Orange. Located in West Orange, NJ. This hotel is primarily occupied by people on business trips and visitors exploring Seton Hall University. Rooms are equipped with two queen-sized beds, wireless internet, and movie selections. The Courtyard Lobby Lounge, a restaurant and pub, opens at dinner hours and only permits guests of 21 years and older. The Courtyard Café is open to all quests during breakfast hours and offers sit-down meals as well as a breakfast buffet.
The old Morris and Essex Railroad is still operated today by NJ Transit.
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