union, nj

1 Gotham Boutique (5 miles)
Gotham’s chic store ambiance has created a sophisticated retail environment that is fun, fabulous and glamorous. Gotham is passionate about every detail, from its pink décor to music, events and customer service. Gotham’s full selection of labels and styles include the hottest trends as well as the basics. Gotham carries such brands as Free People, So Low, J Brand, True Religion, T-Bags and Ella Moss to compliment and complete any wardrobe.

2 Jersey Gardens (4 miles)
Jersey Gardens is New Jersey’s largest outlet mall with over 200 stores under one roof! The mall is located five minutes from Newark International Airport and 30 minutes from mid-town Manhattan. The shopping, dining and entertainment venue is home to a unique mix of brand name retailer and manufacturer outlets, discount and off-price stores, full-price retailers: Banana Republic Factory Store, Tommy Hilfiger, Gap Outlet, H&M, Lord & Taylor Outlet, Marshalls, Neiman Marcus Last Call, and so much more!

3 Jia Boutique (5 miles)
Jiá Boutique, named from the Chinese translation "beautiful", opened its doors November 25th, 2008. We are a contemporary specialty boutique located in historic downtown Millburn. The shop features fabulous designers specializing in unique and fashionable clothing and accessories for trend setting women and men.

4 Menlo Park Mall (13 miles)
Menlo Park Mall is a 2-level super regional mall featuring Macy's, Nordstrom, Barnes & Noble Booksellers, The Cheesecake Factory, Champps Bar & Restaurant, Romano's Macaroni Grill, IchiUmi Seafood & Sushi Buffet, 12-screen Multiplex Cinema and a variety of Specialty Foods in the Food Court. Some of our stores include Abercrombie & Fitch, Apple, Coach, Chico's, Hollister, H&M, Armani Exchange, Kenneth Cole, Lucky Brand Jeans, Sephora, Soma Intimates, Sony Style, Swarovski, and Zara. Menlo Park Mall offers ample free parking, so come and enjoy a day of fabulous shopping at the mall.

5 The Mall at Short Hills (11 miles)
The region's preeminent shopping destination includes 160 specialty stores and restaurants including Cartier, Chanel, Dior, Gucci, Henri Bendel, Louis Vuitton and is anchored by Bloomingdale's, Macy's, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom & Saks Fifth Avenue. Over 40 boutiques have their only NJ location at The Mall at Short Hills, a favored destination for shoppers from far and wide.

6 Willow St. Boutique (7 miles)
At Willow St. Boutique, personal shopping and the hand-selected contemporary inventory makes Willow St. a shopping experience like no other. Looking for a boutique that thinks outside-the-box and provides "bang for your buck" pieces? Then it's time to check out Willow St.

7 Woodbridge Center Mall (13 miles)
Woodbridge Center sits at the "Crossroads of New Jersey", with easy access from the state’s major roadways, so it is no surprise millions of shoppers visit each year. One of New Jersey’s largest shopping destinations and consistently a favorite among shoppers, Woodbridge has five major department stores and more than 180 merchants, many unique to the area. Something for everyone: great shopping, exciting events, more than 20 eateries and a soft play area. Woodbridge Center is an exceptional shopping experience.

8 Bahama Breeze (11 miles)
Wherever you live, you can always escape to the islands. For dinner, lunch, or after-work drinks, get away to your local Bahama Breeze.

9 Benihana (6 miles)
At the heart of the Benihana experience is the teppanyaki table, around which guests gather and enjoy a meal expertly prepared and cooked to perfection on a steel grill, right before their eyes—by a chef who is as much entertainer as culinary master. The meal begins with a delicate Japanese onion soup, followed by a salad with ginger dressing. The chef will prepare your chicken, beef or seafood, along with vegetables, hibachi-style on the sizzling grill surface. Be sure to enjoy the show, because Benihana chefs literally play with your food as they cook it.

10 Benito's Restaurant (2 miles)
Celebrating 25 years, Benito never leaves you disappointed. Consistently delicious Italian cuisine, an award winning wine list, and service that is second to none makes this restaurant one of New Jersey's finest.

11 Blackthorn Restaurant & Irish Pub (3 miles)
Blackthorn is a multi-faceted establishment offering the finest in food, entertainment & atmosphere. The menu offers traditional Irish fare as well as eclectic international dishes. If an authentic Irish pub and cozy atmosphere is what you are looking for, it doesn’t get any better in New Jersey than Blackthorn.

12 Boulevard five 72 (4 miles)
Welcome to Boulevard Five72 -- where Chef Scott Snyder and team present Innovative, contemporary American cuisine with globally influenced spicing and ingredients in a dramatic, airy, sophisticated setting. In other words, "everyday gourmet."

13 Dabbawalla (10 miles)
Dabbawalla uses only the freshest of ingredients and cooks in a healthy manner with the diverse flavors of Indian cuisine. The restaurant offers a blend of the lunchbox-man age-old foodservice concept combined with a modern casual dining experience to entice the most adventurous of foodies.

14 La Griglia Seafood Grill & Wine Bar (4 miles)
Opened in November 1997, La Griglia has become a popular spot for those of you who look to enjoy fabulous cuisine at a reasonable price. Using only the finest products available, including seafood that is brought in fresh daily, the cuisine is incomparable. Additionally, La Griglia offers one of the most extensive and impressive wine lists in the area.

15 My Cuban Rose (4 miles)
My Cuban Rose, the newest BYOB restaurant to hit Northern New Jersey, blends a vibrant atmosphere with authentic Cuban cuisine. Whether it’s a first date or a family affair, My Cuban Rose is perfect for every occasion.

16 RockN' Joe Coffeehouse (75 steps)
The RockN' Joe experience, much more than just great food and drink, is the perfect place to listen to legendary rock hits over the past 40 years. You will enjoy the friendly, laid-back atmosphere. A special place to visit again and again, it is located just steps from AVE Union.

17 Samurai Sushi (6 miles)
The Livingston restaurant offers a lovely, relaxing ambiance combining the Zen-like calm of a Japanese garden with a modern, New York sushi bar style. Earth tone walls of stone and soft, multi-colored lighting that turns to candlelight at night are enhanced by such details as a quiet waterfall and a bamboo tree screen. Fourteen television screens add to the ambiance with satellite TV entertainment.

18 Suspenders Restaurant & Pub (1 mile)
Great neighborhood place with a simple but good menu and excellent specials and homemade desserts. Established in 1992, Suspenders combines great food with the ambiance of a friendly local pub. Check out the Snack & Starters before diving into a Sandwich Platter, you will not be disappointed.

19 URSINO Restaurant at Liberty Hall Campus (less than 1 mile)
Endulge in the finest gifts of the season. Ursino’s seasonal menu showcases artisanal techniques that thrives on New Jersey’s local produce wizards who pass their crops on with care. Nestled within Kean University’s new STEM Science and Technology Building, Ursino boasts a stunning organic decor that marries both modern and natural elements.

20 ZYLO Tuscan Steakhouse (14 miles)
Located at W Hoboken, ZYLO, this Italian Tuscan steak house, combines the enduring texture of the neighborhood with the simple pleasures of an Italian kitchen. With an unparalleled waterfront view of Manhattan, an interactive salumeria, and a bustling, 50-seat sunny patio, ZYLO keeps in step with the exposed energy of the city.

21 Baltusrol Golf Club (13 miles)
Baltusrol Golf Club, synonymous with championship golf, sits at the base of Baltusrol Mountain in Northern NJ, only a stone's throw from New York City. With a rich heritage that dates back to 1895, Baltusrol is considered one of the country's premier private golf clubs. Its two championship courses, the Lower and Upper, have played distinguished roles on the national golf stage since their creation by Golden Age architect A.W. Tillinghast. Together, the courses have hosted 16 national championships, including seven U.S. Opens and one PGA Championship.

22 Frelinghuysen Arboretum (18 miles)
Frelinghuysen Arboretum contains a multi-purpose auditorium and two classrooms and its purpose is to provide continuing horticultural educational programs for the public. It is also home for various regional plant societies and is open to the public for your touring pleasure.

23 Liberty Science Center (14 miles)
Explore LSC's three themed floors: Environment, Health, and Invention, featuring dozens of exciting hands-on exhibits. Liberty Science Center is a NJ nonprofit corporation dedicated to offering exceptional science learning experiences onsite, offsite and online. Located in Liberty State Park, Jersey City, NJ, it engages learners of all ages in science excitement, provide professional development for teachers, and actively connect people of all backgrounds to pivotal science and society issues.

24 Liberty State Park (14 miles)
On the New York Harbor, less than 2000 feet from the Statue of Liberty, Liberty State Park has served a vital role in the development of New Jersey's metropolitan region and the history of the nation. It is the home of the Liberty National Golf Club, host of The Barclays Golf Tournament.

25 Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament (16 miles)
There's a reason Medieval Times is the number-one dinner attraction in North America: the unique combination of a medieval banquet and thrilling competition between knights captures the imaginations of all ages.

26 New Jersey Devils (8 miles)
Follow all of the NHL excitement at the home of the New Jersey Devils, the Prudential Center, just 7 miles from the community & one train stop away from AVE Union. Experience the entertainment of home games on the ice and the Fan Zone.

27 New Jersey Performing Arts Center (8 miles)
NJPac has garnered national attention, serving as a model for programming, audience diversity, education initiatives, and the catalytic role it has played in returning nightlife and economic activity to NJ's largest urban community. Appearance have been made by the Boston Symphony Orchestra, Bob Dylan, Ballet Nacional de Cuba, Lauryn Hill, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Itzhak Perlman, the Vienna Boys Choir, Sting, Elvis Costello, Melissa Etheridge, Bette Midler, Herbie Hancock, and it is home to the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra.

28 NJ Nets (8 miles)
The NJ Nets Basketball Team is the North Jersey/New York area NBA Team. In addition to entertaining sports fans through the basketball season, the NJ Nets give back to the community through The Nets Foundation, a non-profit philanthropic arm of Nets Basketball. The Nets Foundation is dedicated to improving the quality of life in the metropolitan area by supporting programs and initiatives that focus on youth, education and strengthening communities.

29 Red Bull Stadium (9 miles)
Home of the Big East Soccer League’s Red Bulls, the brand new Red Bull Stadium has brought professional soccer to the greater North Jersey/New York area. The state-of-the-art stadium brings the world’s most popular sport alive, and is only one train stop from AVE Union.

30 South Orange Performing Arts Center (6 miles)
Almost 10 years in the making, SOPAC evolved from an idea to bring a movie theater to town into a bigger dream – to establish & open a full performing arts center. The center presents elite artists in an intimate theater and features cinema & event space. The South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) opened its doors to the public, permanently changing the scene in South Orange and adding to the landscape of arts leaders in New Jersey.

31 The Prudential Center (8 miles)
Home of the NJ Nets and NJ Devils, the Prudential Center is Newark’s premier event, concert and sporting venue. Just one train stop from AVE Union, fans can be there within minutes to root on our hometown favorite teams and watch the hottest concerts in town.

32 Turtle Back Zoo (10 miles)
Turtle Back Zoo is committed to providing an enriching recreational experience that fosters excellence in wildlife education and wildlife conservation so that present and future generations are inspired to understand, appreciate and protect the fragile interdependence of all living things, located in nearby Essex County.

33 Newark Liberty International Airport (6 miles)
Newark is the nation’s oldest airfield and home to the nation’s first commercial airline terminal. Located partly in Newark and partly in Elizabeth, Newark is located only 14 miles from Manhattan, serving a critical role for the New York-New Jersey metropolitan area.

34 St. Barnabas Hospital (9 miles)
Located in Livingston, Saint Barnabas Medical Center is New Jersey's oldest and largest nonprofit, non-sectarian hospital. An award-winning Medical Center, Saint Barnabas is one of the busiest in the state with more than 84,000 Emergency Department visits and more than 35,000 inpatients. The Medical Center was ranked by US News and World Report as one of the Top 50 Hospitals for Neurology and Neurosurgery in the nation.

35 Trinitas Regional Medical Center (7 miles)
Trinitas Regional Medical Center is a Elizabeth’s premier teaching hospital sponsored in partnership with Elizabethtown Healthcare Foundation. Trinitas Regional Medical Center strives to provide excellent, compassionate healthcare.

36 Union Train Station (75 steps)
Located on the Raritan Valley Line & one train stop from Newark Penn Station, Union Train Station is just outside the doors of AVE Union. Just 9 minutes to The Pru and NJPac, only 30 minutes into Manhattan. Union Train Station provides residents of AVE Union the ability to walk to NYC.

37 Carlo’s Bakery (10 miles)
Featured on TLC’s hit show The Cake Boss, Buddy Valastro and the gang at Carlo's Bakery create delectable modern wedding cakes & specialty desserts for all occasions.

38 Diece Lifestyle Spa (15 miles)
Dieci Lifestyle Spa is located in the heart of Livingston NJ, built to create a European-style haven for relaxation and rejuvenation. One of the goals of Dieci is for all the clients to achieve that sense of personal satisfaction with their image through the treatments and services. By offering the most innovative and therapeutic rejuvenation treatments along with the highest quality salon and spa services, Dieci has set the trend and tone for the future.

39 Gigi’s Cupcakes (9 miles)
Sweetness is made to order at Gigi’s, a cupcake bistro featuring red velvet cupcakes with cream cheese frosting and espresso chip cupcakes with mocha buttercream frosting, among others. Patrons can be creative here, encouraged to feel free to create your own unique flavor combinations. Or just add a little decoration to one of their recommended flavors.

40 Grimaldi’s Coal Brick-Oven Pizza (13 miles)
In the world of pizza, Grimaldi’s is an institution. Grimaldi’s history of coal-fired brick oven pizza cooking can be traced to the first pizzeria in America back in 1905. Coal-fired brick oven cooking gives pizza a unique smokey flavor and a crisp crust that is just not possible with gas, convection, or wood ovens.

41 Jia Boutique (6 miles)
Jia is the trendiest secret in Millburn. A contemporary specialty boutique located in historic downtown Millburn, the shop features fabulous designers specializing in unique and fashionable clothing and accessories for trend setting women and men.

42 The Petit Café (12 miles)
Since 2005 when the first Stuffed Cupcakes™ left the Nutley NJ oven, neighborhood noses have been fixated on the scent of something new. Happy to share these delectable treats with customers, so stop by when your tummy rumbles.

43 Touché de Salon (6 miles)
Touche is an upscale salon that specializes in cuts, coloring, highlights, perms and up-dues for weddings, proms and special events. The salon offers facial waxing on the premises, it also sells a variety of hair care products.

44 Downtown Hoboken (15 miles)
Hoboken is a unique, walk-able urban community just over one square mile in size. It is a great community to explore, featuring fine dining and retail shops on the waterfront overlooking NYC. Many cultures from around the world have left an imprint on Hoboken, and they are still celebrated today.

45 Downtown Summit (9 miles)
Long known as one of the most beautiful towns in the Northeast, Summit offers a surprise around every corner. From tree lined streets of magnificent homes to a shopper's paradise of unique boutiques with ample free parking. A rich and lively cultural scene - outdoor sculpture, The Visual Arts Center of New Jersey, live performances at the Summit Playhouse and live music at a number of different venues. Summit also offers casual dining to fine dining and restaurants.

46 Ironbound District, Newark (7 miles)
What to do in the Ironbound District? Purchase fresh fish flown in from Portugal at the fish market, have lunch or dinner at the incredible & diverse eateries before or after attending an event at NJPAC, Prudential Arena, Red Bulls Stadium, or Newark Bears Stadium. Visit the unique catacombs located under the Ironbound's Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. Take a guided walking tour of the Ironbound provided by The New Jersey Historical Society and the Ironbound Business Improvement District (IBID). And the list goes on and on…

47 Jersey Gold Coast (15 miles)
Comprised of the towns along the NJ coast overlooking Manhattan on the west side of the Hudson River are West New York, Fort Lee, Hoboken, Weekawkin, Jersey City, Bayonne. This “gold coast” area of NJ boasts fine dining, trendy eateries, shopping, and major retail centers.

48 Kean University (<1 mile)
Kean is a metropolitan, comprehensive, interactive, teaching university. A campus dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in higher education, Kean University supports a student-centered learning environment that nurtures the development of the whole student for rewarding careers, lifelong learning and fulfilling lives in a global society. It maintains a commitment to excellence and equity in enrollment, instruction and administration.

49 L’Oreal (8 miles)
L'Oréal develops and manufactures haircare, haircolor, skincare, color cosmetics and fragrances for the consumer and professional markets. Since its founding in 1953 as Cosmair, Inc., the company's rapid growth has been fueled by the same traditions of the excellence that characterize the parent first - the L'Oréal Group.

50 Merck & Co., Inc. (11 miles)
Merck & Co., Inc. located in Summit NJ is a global research-driven pharmaceutical company dedicated to putting patients first. Established in 1891, Merck discovers, develops, manufactures and markets vaccines and medicines to address unmet medical needs. The Company devotes extensive efforts to increase access to medicines through far-reaching programs that not only donate Merck medicines but help deliver them to the people who need them.

51 Merck & Co., Inc. (2 miles)
Merck & Co., Inc. located in Kenilworth NJ is a global research-driven pharmaceutical company dedicated to putting patients first. Established in 1891, Merck discovers, develops, manufactures and markets vaccines and medicines to address unmet medical needs. The Company devotes extensive efforts to increase access to medicines through far-reaching programs that not only donate Merck medicines but help deliver them to the people who need them.

52 Merck & Co., Inc. (7 miles)
Merck & Co., Inc. located in Rahway NJ is a global research-driven pharmaceutical company dedicated to putting patients first. Established in 1891, Merck discovers, develops, manufactures and markets vaccines and medicines to address unmet medical needs. The Company devotes extensive efforts to increase access to medicines through far-reaching programs that not only donate Merck medicines but help deliver them to the people who need them.

53 New York City(16 miles)
New York City's 5 boroughs are home to some of the most recognizable and cherished landmarks and attractions in the world. From Times Square and Central Park to the Empire State Building and the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the island of Manhattan packs more legendary icons into one compact area than any other place on Earth.

54 Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation (18 miles)
Novartis was created in 1996 through the merger of Ciba-Geigy and Sandoz, two companies with a rich and diverse corporate history. Throughout the years, Novartis and its predecessor companies have discovered and developed many innovative products for patients and consumers worldwide.

55 Rutgers Newark Law School (6 miles)
Rutgers School of Law is a wonderful place to study law and to train for an exciting and fulfilling career. AVE Union provide an excellent accommodation option with private meeting space and personal living space to meet the needs of law students.

56 Seton Hall Law School (7 miles)
Seton Hall School of Law specializes in distinguished graduates in public interest, government services, and corporate practice. The lifestyle at AVE Union lends well to the needs of law students looking for accommodations.

57 UMDNJ (7 miles)
As the principal teaching hospital of New Jersey Medical School, The University Hospital is the center of referral for many of the state’s most advanced medical services and specialty care programs. From the busiest Trauma Center in NJ to one of the best liver transplant programs in the country and scores of other programs in-between ,University Hospital helps thousands of patients cheat death and disability each year.

58 Wakefern Food Corporation (3 miles)
Wakefern Food Corporation is the largest retailer-owned cooperative in the US. Employing an innovative approach to wholesale business services, Wakefern focuses on helping the independent retailer compete in a big business world. Providing the tools entrepreneurs need to stay a step ahead of the competition, Wakefern’s wholesale client base benefits from the company’s extensive portfolio of services, including innovative technology, private label development, and best-in-class procurement practices.