I have always love this park and today it felt like the right day to visit despite the cloudy sky!!…read moreI have been here before but it's nothing to visit more than once!! They have picnic tables to eat your lunch or just enjoy the scenery!!

Washington Rock Park is more of a scenic overlook than it is a park and unfortunately you're not…read moregonna find any Hiking Trails or outdoor Picnic Areas with Grills anywhere near here, but it is still a pretty cool Historic New Jersey Landmark plus it was an important part of the Revolutionary War.     In May of 1777 this mountain overlook provided General George Washington's Army a vantage point in order to see the British encampments below which solidified an edge for any future troop engagements.    Long story short, the mountain's sheer height and location made it the perfect observation site and natural defensible fort. Definitely worth checking out if you ever find yourself in this immediate area. Come And Get Your History On!!

I never mean to gatekeep this place but it's nice that photoshoots aren't allowed because this is…read morejust not the place for that. There is beauty in leaving nature be while still protecting the wildlife. I love that it's free for the public with reservations just for Saturdays and bikes for two hours rentals at a reasonable price. We even saw a red tailed hawk up close this timewhich was really cool! We will continue to visit for years to come. Lots of people stroll through but it's great for runs too! Lots of variation between slight hills and flats. Just watch out for ticks and snake in grass in the summer.

I was a little disappointed about the parking situation to visit the area some of the other garden…read moreareas. Grass was kept very nice but, because I've seen the wonderful gardens of Sarah P Duke Gardens (Durham NC), I was somewhat disappointed that that it wasn't mor similar to the garden in NC. Sad that all the water features we came across were not in any type of working order. Overall a nice tranquil garden with several beautiful spaces throughout. Oh, in case you were like me and read the review about the tram... be informed that they no longer have the tram (not for 8 years now).

Museum always a has interesting things on exhibit. Exhibits change throughout the year so it's…read morealways nice to come back and see what's on exhibit. Right now it's Treasures of Middlesex County. Very interesting to see all the objects

After passing the Cornelius Lowe House virtually every day for the past 6 years, I finally made a…read moreconscious decision to try and visit. About 6 months later, based on my gf's suggestion we finally visited. I expected that this historical house would be full of historical furniture or reenactors or something old timey. However, this was not the case. The house actually serves as a small rotating museum exhibition space. During our visit, they had an exhibit on NJ Diners. There are only two floors of the house so it isn't a huge museum by any means. The exhibit took about an hour for me to read through everything and I though it was pretty interesting. I'm not sure how often they rotate the exhibits out but I'd certainly come back when they do. The house was unexpectedly air conditioned. The self guided tour was totally free. Also, the workers seemed really friendly. The only hitch is parking is confusing. The main driveway is a super narrow and scary road right off of River Road. Don't go in here. Parking is actually plentiful behind the house, which is in the lot of the visitor center on Rutgers Busch Campus. Some signs showing where to park would have been helpful.

What a great venue for live entertainment. Was there to see the Van Halen Tribute Band on May 9th …read more The band was amazing and the venue is huge and the band was amazing . My only issue is that even tho it is a historic venue I think it could be a little more well preserved. And there is no parking so that was a bummer .

Stunning historic venue! Always something exciting happening at Brook, either a musical, an…read moreorchestra performance, or a traditional concert, there are events here for everyone of all ages! It is a very well kept, clean, and comfortable theater. They always have a great variety of snacks and drinks during performances which is great. The staff always has the theater decorated for the holidays, special occasions, and just in general. Definitely worth stopping by for an upcoming event!

I checked this place out because of a recent Civil War reenactment event, and I was incredibly…read moreimpressed. It could have been an all day event and I wish I had come earlier because I missed some things like the weapons demonstration. Aside from the regular buildings, there was a camp set up with soldiers, nurses, doctors, cooks, and other professionals that would have been part of a civil war brigade. The reenactors were extremely knowledge and informative with various props and photos from the era. We did get sucked into the singing presentations at the tavern featuring the Libby Prison Band and Matthew Dodd singing period stories and telling comical tales. They alternated presenting on the hour with new songs each hour. For a free presentation, it was thorough, entertaining, and thoughtful. There was plenty of parking and a small gift shop (not too many site specific souvenirs though). I will keep an eye on the calendar and return for future events.

Wonderful place to learn NJ history. I grew up in NJ and…read moredidn't learn about it until a recent visit with a friend.

Scenic views with the bridge, water and the Duke building that looks like a castle!…read more The Christmas tree is lovely! Parking lot close by.

It's the old bridge between Hillsborough and Raritan that has been turned into a walking…read morebridge.The view of the Raritan River is quite pretty.No big deal but worth a walk over if you are around.There were a lot of ducks out there yesterday with babies.If your familiar with the mallards excellent child raising skills, they won't be there long!

We went to see Disaster at this theatre. It is one of the funniest shows I have ever seen! Corny…read morebut quite amusing!!! The theatre staff is very friendly and helpful. The quality of the performances is not quite at the Broadway level, but the prices are good and the theatre is quite intimate. Snacks during intermission are only $1, which can't be beat. And they have a nice selection of food and drink. Parking is not easy, but it ends up manageable. I highly recommend becoming a member of the theatre, as the yearly membership price is comparable to the cost of one ticket. There are many opportunities for volunteers to usher or help out in other ways. There is a handicapped bathroom on the main floor, but it seems that it would be difficult to maneuver a wheelchair or walker in the tiny aisles.

I have been a patron of Somerste Valley Players for years and am never disappointed. It is a small…read morecommunity playhouse that is reasonably priced and provides an excellent performance. For those of us who enjoy good quality community playhouse productions, this theater group does an outstanding job. What I like most is that they give an opportunity to community members to tryout to be part of their productions. The results are always good.

8 on the Break is legendary…read more In particular, today it's a hub for music game fans, featuring arcade games scarcely available elsewhere on the continent. The selection is fantastic and rounds are cheap. There are also some well-loved racing games. The machines are well cared for, and you get to use your quarters instead of a plastic card. (It's just more fun that way.) Most cabs allow you to save your progress in one way or another. Of course, there are a good number of pinball tables. No matter what you're there for, do check out at least one of them. There's still nothing quite like a great game of pinball. No writeup of 8otB is complete without mention of the Break Steak. $5 for a cheesesteak, fries, and soda. You get a lot more than what you pay for. Seriously, where I live I have trouble finding an equivalent quality & amount of food for twice the price. If you're in the area, and you have even a passing interest in arcades, you owe it to yourself to check the Break out. Your dollar stretches pretty far. If you're interested in these types of games, well... I know of people who drive hours to get to this place. Bring cash. If the owner sees this... thanks for all the great moments, there really is no other place like the Break.

Amazing place I love the food and the people are very nice, the wiffle is amazing and tastes really…read moregood, very fun games and overall a very good and fun place!

The food is delicious, the service is swift and the ambiance is fabulous and above all the show is…read morefatalistic to see every single time...!

It's become a tradition for my family & I to see the Christmas show…read more We the food, deserts & the show.

When my family moved to the Somerset County area of NJ in the mid 70s, Rt 78 East extended only as…read morefar as the Watchung/Berkeley Heights/Gillette exit. You weren't going to get to NY via Rt. 78. My family went to NY a lot (always had), and in order to do it, my father had to drive up Rt. 287 North (which in those days only extended as far as Montville), turn off onto Rt. 80 East, and then continue on that, or get off at the Rt. 46 exit (Rt. 46 became Rt. 3). Growing up in Wayne, a drive into NYC took 20 minutes. In Somerset County, it took approximately an hour (more, if one hit traffic). When I started to drive, and didn't feel like taking the Lackawanna train in with friends, I followed the same route as my father. I believe it was in the mid to late 80s that construction was performed that enabled Rt. 78 East to take you directly into NYC. Instead of ending at the Watching/Berkeley Heights/Gillette exit, the highway now took you through the outskirts of Springfield, Union, Maplewood, Newark, Hoboken (or Weehawken, if you continued up to the Lincoln Tunnel instead of the Holland), in a direct line to NYC. I remember the 1st trip I made in via that route with 2 friends (I wasn't driving). It seemed very quick, certainly in comparison with the long, arduous journey I was used to taking. We were in the city in approximately 40 minutes. I remember being thrilled that driving into NYC wasn't going to be such a major operation anymore. Quick, efficient, relatively painless...and if we wanted to drink (or...uhh...partake of "other incidentals"...to coin a phrase), there was still the Lackawanna train (as teenagers, we used to take the train to concerts, and would bring a ton of booze...and "other incidentals"... on the train with us, and we never got hassled. Not ever. I guess it was a different time). Fast forward several decades... The Lackawanna doesn't exist anymore, I haven't been to NYC in years (its degeneration into Disneyland I find too depressing and uninteresting, considering what it once was), or gone to a concert (the last one was the Ramones at the Ritz), or taken a drink (in my old age, I can't handle the hangovers), or engaged in "other incidentals" (long story short-- I snorted what I thought was cocaine in NYC, realized it was actually heroin in the Holland Tunnel, threw up on myself in Hoboken, and was driven in a stupor on Rt. 78 West by friends who dropped me off at home--- it's an ugly memory, and let's just say that that was my epiphany, or "wake up call"), Now, I drive Rt. 78 East every day (and Rt. 78 West every night) as an average working schlub, like a million other average working schlubs. Day in, day out. Obviously, it's become a much more pedestrian, routine (and safer) endeavor. Beyond that, what else is there to say, or rate? It moves from dull, leafy suburbia, to urban Newark, to the swamps surrounding the NJ Turnpike. The hills and valleys become flat and industrial. The roadway can be a problem in inclement weather, especially when you're still in suburbia and the road dips precipitously from a hilltop down into a valley. When the road is icy, you might as well be on a ski slope. I definitely have a problem driving in snow (the result of a near fatal accident in snow way back when), and even heavy rain can make for a nerve-wracking driving experience. One particular problem I have is that a lot...and I mean a lot...of long-term construction is being done on Rt. 78 (east and west), as well as on the NJ Turnpike. Three lanes narrow down to one, and a 40 minute commute can become an hour and a half, or more. I understand that what needs to be done needs to be done, but this aspect of the commute can be infuriating, and mega-stressful. Other than, it's a fast, efficient method of moving from north/central NJ to NYC. Probably could have said that in one or 2 sentences, but I'm nothing if not verbose.