West Orange, New Jersey

The suburb of West Orange is located in Essex County, New Jersey. The place is renowned for its Thomas Edison Musuem where the famous inventor presented the world with the first incandescent light bulb and the phonograph. At the Thomas Edison National Historic Site you can visit the family’s mansion, grounds and laboratory. Other places of interest include Turtle Back Zoo and Codey Arena at South Mountain. If you are looking for a place to hike, visit the South Mountain Reservation.