Harrison, Newark

Name: Harrison
Address: Newark, United States

#55 among attractions in Newark

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Facts and practical information

Harrison is a town in the western part of Hudson County, New Jersey, United States. It is a suburb of the nearby city of Newark, New Jersey. ()

Alternative names: Area: 1.33 mi²Coordinates: 40°44'35"N, 74°9'21"W

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HarrisonNewark United States

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

Nearby attractions include: Red Bull Arena, Newark Riverfront Park, New Jersey Performing Arts Center, Aljira.

0.5 miSE
Sport venue, Sport
Red Bull Arena, Newark
14 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 miSE
Park
Newark Riverfront Park, Newark
19 min walk • Newark Riverfront Park is a park and promenade being developed in phases along the Passaic River in Newark, New Jersey, United States. The park, expected to be 3 miles long and encompass 30.5 acres, is being created from brownfield sites along the river, which itself is a Superfund site due to decades of pollution.
0.6 miW
Concerts and shows, Theater, Performing arts
New Jersey Performing Arts Center, Newark
17 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.
0.7 miW
Museum, Art museum
Aljira, Newark
19 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.
0.7 miSW
Museum, History museum
New Jersey Historical Society, Newark
19 min walk • The New Jersey Historical Society is a historical society and museum located in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, United States.
0.5 miW
Bridge
Bridge Street Bridge, Newark
14 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.
0.6 miSW
Church
St. John's Church, Newark
16 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
20 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.
0.7 miS
Bridge
Jackson Street Bridge, Newark
19 min walk • The Jackson Street Bridge is a bridge on the Passaic River between Newark and Harrison, New Jersey. The swing bridge is the 6th bridge from the river's mouth at Newark Bay and is 4.6 miles upstream from it.
0.7 miSW
Hiking, Hiking trail
Lenape Trail, Newark
18 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.
0.7 miW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Georgian architecture
Trinity & St. Philip's Cathedral, Newark
19 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Harrison?

Nearby attractions include Harrison Township, Newark (6 min walk), New Jersey Route 158, Newark (12 min walk), Bridge Street Bridge, Newark (14 min walk), First Landing Party of the Founders of Newark, Newark (15 min walk).

How to get to Harrison by public transport?

The nearest stations to Harrison:

Metro

Harrison • Lines: Nwk–Wtc (7 min walk)
Newark Penn Station • Lines: Nwk–Wtc (18 min walk)

Light rail

NJPAC/Center Street • Lines: Nlr (15 min walk)
Atlantic Street • Lines: Nlr (17 min walk)

Bus

Newark Penn Bus Terminal (18 min walk)
Newark Penn Station • Lines: 62 (18 min walk)

Train

Newark Penn Station (19 min walk)
Newark Broad Street (23 min walk)