'''Edison''' [http://www.edisonnj.org/] is a city in Middlesex, New Jersey. The city is named after '''Thomas Alva Edison''' who carried out most of his life's work, including the invention of the phonograph, here. Menlo Park, where Edison's laboratories were located has a '''Thomas Alva Edison Memorial Tower and Museum''' honoring him. The town of Edison now has a large concentration of Asians, and Oak Tree Road in Edison is the place to visit if you are looking for Indian food or Indian stores.

Get in

Edison is a 40 minute drive from the Newark International airport. Drive down the Garden State Parkway and take exit 131 to Iselin/Rahway/Metuchen. The Northeast corridor line of NJ Transit provides a rail link. It might be convenient to get off at the Edison, Metuchen or even Metropark stations depending on where you need to go.

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See

  • Thomas Alva Edison Memorial Tower and Menlo Park Museum. enlo Park Museum. 7 Christie Street. 1 732 549 299.. fax=". ttp://www.menloparkmuseum.com/. 0:00 am to 4:00 pm Tu-Sa. ree, but donations welcome. istory, Science, Technology, Museum. Built on the location of Thomas A. Edison's laboratory at Menlo Park, the museum showcases many of Thomas Edison's inventions including the phonograph, some light bulbs and a recently donated 1929 Edison 'Light-O-Matic' Radio.

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    Oak Tree Road near the border with Iselin has a large number of Indian restaurants and stores: people from all over come here to shop [http://www.indianj.com/oaktree/default.asp]. Whether you're looking for Bollywood videos, bhel puri, or a sari, you'll find it here. Note that many stores are '''closed on Mondays'''. The best way to get here is by taking the Garden State Parkway to Exit 131 (on-street parking is available), or taking the train to Metropark (it's about a 15-minute walk from the train station; exit the station, turn left onto Route 27, and then turn left again at the intersection with Oak Tree Road).

    Eat

  • Mithaas. 655-170 Oak Tree Road. t the intersection of Oak Tree Road and Wood Ave.. 1 732 947 3014.. fax=". ttp://www.mithaas.net. 10-15. egetarian, Indian restaurant, desserts, snacks. The name means "sweetness" in Hindi. Serves Indian desserts, snacks and non-alcoholic drinks — it is in fact possible to make a meal out of some of the snacks. The Paneer & Veg Kathi Roll is passable, but the mango lassi is just right. Completely vegetarian.
  • Ming Far Eastern cuisine. 655-185 Oak Tree Road. t the intersection of Oak Tree Road and Wood Ave.. 1 732 549 5051. fax=". ttp://www.mingrestaurants.com/ming.htm. 20 for a meal. ndian, Chinese, Far Eastern. For a sample of what the Indians have done to Chinese cuisine, this place is worth a visit. The restaurant is well-patronized and if you do not call ahead for a reservation, you are looking at a wait of around 20 minutes.

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    Sleep

  • Hilton Garden Inn ? Edison . dison, NJ Hotel. 0 Raritan Center Pkwy. 32-225-0900. ttp://www.hershahotels.com/New-Jersey/Edison-NJ0003-Home.aspx.

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