Parks & outdoors · East Brunswick
Rutgers Gardens
Find a change of pace among the garden collections, woodland paths, and bamboo grove at Rutgers’ public botanic garden.
Middlesex County, New Jersey
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A lot to discover.
A quiet trail. A great performance. A town you haven’t explored yet. Make more of the place around you.
Roosevelt Park, Edison. Photo: Sujit kumar, CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped for display under the same license.
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8 places to explore
Arts & culture · New Brunswick
State Theatre New Jersey
Make an evening of live music, dance, comedy, or a touring show at this historic performing arts center.
Parks & outdoors · Edison
Roosevelt Park
Take time for a lakeside walk and open green space at the oldest park in the county park system.
Arts & culture · New Brunswick
Zimmerli Art Museum
Explore art collections and exhibitions on the Rutgers campus, a short walk from downtown New Brunswick.
History & heritage · Piscataway
East Jersey Old Town Village
Step into local history through a collection of historic buildings that tell stories of the Raritan Valley.
History & heritage · Edison
Thomas Edison Center
Discover the story of Menlo Park and the inventions that changed everyday life at the museum and memorial tower.
Parks & outdoors · Perth Amboy
Perth Amboy Waterfront
Head to the waterfront for views across the water and a starting point for exploring this historic city.
Parks & outdoors · Across the county
County parks & hiking trails
Plan a longer wander with the county’s official collection of park maps and hiking trail guides.
One county, many personalities
Start with New Brunswick for art and the stage, Edison for parks and local history, Piscataway for historic buildings, or Perth Amboy for time by the water.
Good days start locally.
Middlesex County Guide is an independent starting point for exploring our corner of New Jersey. We connect you with parks, cultural spaces, and historic places through their official websites.
Check each destination’s website for current hours, tickets, accessibility, and closures before you head out.