What to do in Union County, NJ

Activities, attractions and tours

A calm lake surrounded by autumn-colored trees.
A black dog running through a snowy forest.
A red bicycle parked against a white fence with a basket on the handlebars.
A calm lake surrounded by trees with autumn foliage.
A city skyline with a prominent American flag on a building, a bridge, and a calm body of water reflecting the structures.

Things to do

Edge Immersive Observation Deck Ticket

Edge Immersive Observation Deck Ticket

CA $60
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Edge Immersive Observation Deck Ticket
New York C3® by CityPASS®

New York C3® by CityPASS®

CA $158
per adult
New York C3® by CityPASS®
NYC: Contrasts Tour of Harlem, The Bronx, Queens & Brooklyn

NYC: Contrasts Tour of Harlem, The Bronx, Queens & Brooklyn

CA $55
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
NYC: Contrasts Tour of Harlem, The Bronx, Queens & Brooklyn
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Sunset Cruise

Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Sunset Cruise

CA $35
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Sunset Cruise
The New York Pass®: Access 100+ Attractions including Empire State Building

New York Pass: Save up to 50 Percent - Includes Empire State Building

CA $210
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
New York Pass: Save up to 50 Percent - Includes Empire State Building
Exclusive First Ferry Access to Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island

Fully Guided Statue of Liberty Tour with Ellis Island

CA $82
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Fully Guided Statue of Liberty Tour with Ellis Island
Catacombs by Candlelight

Catacombs by Candlelight

CA $50
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Catacombs by Candlelight
NYC: Whitney Museum Ticket

NYC: Whitney Museum Ticket

CA $42
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
NYC: Whitney Museum Ticket
NYC 60 Min. Sightseeing Cruise

Statue of Liberty & Manhattan Skyline Sightseeing Cruise

CA $34
per adult
Statue of Liberty & Manhattan Skyline Sightseeing Cruise
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The Mills at Jersey Gardens

8.2/10 (922 reviews)
You can do some window-shopping at The Mills at Jersey Gardens during your stay in Elizabeth. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed art scene in this walkable area.
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Day trip destinations from Union County

A city square with a dinosaur statue, brick buildings, and a modern skyscraper.

Newark

A large steel bridge spanning a wide river, with a city skyline in the background.

Bayonne

A lake with cherry blossoms, a gazebo, and hot air balloons.

South Plainfield

A coastal path leading to a stone building by the sea.

Carteret

A park with a baseball field, tennis courts, and a lake.

Edison

The Statue of Liberty reflected in calm water, with a city skyline and cranes in the background.

Elizabeth

An aerial view of a residential area with houses, roads, and a large parking lot.

Mountainside

A city skyline at sunset with a calm river reflecting the buildings, a bridge with circular structures, and a clear sky.

Piscataway