Harrison Township, Newark

#81 among attractions in Newark

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Facts and practical information

Harrison Township was created by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on April 13, 1840, and was part of Hudson County which was created from portions of Bergen County, on February 22, 1840. ()

Coordinates: 40°44'45"N, 74°9'19"W

Address

270 Harrison AveHarrisonNewark United States

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Harrison Township – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Red Bull Arena, New Jersey Performing Arts Center, Aljira, New Jersey Historical Society.

0.7 miSE
Sport venue, Sport
Red Bull Arena, Newark
18 min walk • Red Bull Arena is a soccer-specific stadium in Harrison, New Jersey that is home to the New York Red Bulls of Major League Soccer and NJ/NY Gotham FC of the National Women's Soccer League.
0.7 miSW
Concerts and shows, Theater, Performing arts
New Jersey Performing Arts Center, Newark
20 min walk • The New Jersey Performing Arts Center, in downtown Newark, New Jersey, United States, is one of the largest performing arts centers in the United States.
0.8 miSW
Museum, Art museum
Aljira, Newark
21 min walk • Aljira, a Center for Contemporary Art was an artist-centered space in Newark, New Jersey, United States founded in 1983, designated a Major Arts Organization by New Jersey's State Council on the Arts.
0.8 miSW
Museum, History museum
New Jersey Historical Society, Newark
22 min walk • The New Jersey Historical Society is a historical society and museum located in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, United States.
0.6 miW
Bridge
Bridge Street Bridge, Newark
15 min walk • Bridge Street Bridge is a swing bridge over the Passaic River connecting Newark and Harrison, New Jersey. It is the 10th bridge from the river's mouth at Newark Bay and is 5.7 miles upstream from it.
1 miS
Park, Baseball field
Riverbank Park, Newark
25 min walk • Riverbank Park is a park in the Ironbound section of Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, United States. The park was opened in 1910 and was added to the National Register of Historic Places on April 16, 1998.
0.8 miSW
Church
St. John's Church, Newark
20 min walk • St. John's Church is a historic Roman Catholic parish church located within the Archdiocese of Newark at 22-26 Mulberry Street in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, United States. St. John's Church is the state's third-oldest Catholic church.
0.8 miW
Bookshop, Library
Newark Public Library, Newark
21 min walk • The Newark Public Library is a public library system in Newark, New Jersey. The library offers numerous programs and events to its diverse population. With eight different locations, the Newark Public Library serves as a Statewide Reference Center.
0.9 miSW
Hiking, Hiking trail
Lenape Trail, Newark
22 min walk • The Lenape Trail is a trail through Essex County, connecting many county parks and reservations, wooded spaces, and historical sites. It begins in Newark, New Jersey and ends in Millburn, New Jersey. It was established in 1982.
0.8 miSW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Georgian architecture
Trinity & St. Philip's Cathedral, Newark
21 min walk • Trinity & St. Philip's Cathedral is a historic church located at Broad and Rector Streets in Military Park in the city of Newark in Essex County, New Jersey, United States. It is the seat of the Episcopal Diocese of Newark.
0.6 miW
Bridge
William A. Stickel Memorial Bridge, Newark
15 min walk • The William A. Stickel Memorial Bridge is a vertical-lift bridge in New Jersey that crosses the Passaic River, connecting Newark and East Newark as part of Interstate 280. The bridge is named in honor of William A.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Harrison Township?

Nearby attractions include Harrison, Newark (6 min walk), East Newark, Newark (12 min walk), New Jersey Route 158, Newark (14 min walk), Bridge Street Bridge, Newark (15 min walk).

How to get to Harrison Township by public transport?

The nearest stations to Harrison Township:

Metro

Harrison • Lines: Nwk–Wtc (12 min walk)
Newark Penn Station • Lines: Nwk–Wtc (23 min walk)

Light rail

NJPAC/Center Street • Lines: Nlr (18 min walk)
Atlantic Street • Lines: Nlr (18 min walk)

Bus

Newark Penn Bus Terminal (23 min walk)
Newark Penn Station • Lines: 62 (23 min walk)

Train

Newark Broad Street (23 min walk)
Newark Penn Station (23 min walk)