Elizabeth is a charming city located in the state of New Jersey, more exactly in Union County. The history of Elizabeth goes back to 1665, when English settlers came to the area for the first time. Then, Elizabeth was incorporated in 1855 and has developed hugely ever since. Now, there are 124.969 people living in Elizabeth, according to the 2010 census, making it the fourth largest city in the state. Moreover, Elizabeth was ranked by Popular Science magazine as one of the top 50 greenest cities in America, being the only city in the state of New Jersey that made the list. It becomes clear that Elizabeth is a great place to live in and to visit, as it offers numerous recreational and cultural possibilities to all the people who come here.
Top Attractions within Elizabeth
St. John's Episcopal Church is one of the oldest churches in the United States. This church was founded in 1706, by missionaries of the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel, and it can be admired by visitors in the historic heart of Elizabeth. The church is built in an amazing neo-Gothic style and it has two of the largest Tiffany stained glass windows in the country.
The Elizabeth Public Library is the main library serving Elizabeth and the surrounding area. Its four locations - Main Library, LaCorte Branch Library, Elmora Branch Library and Elizabethport Branch Library - provide both locals and tourists with endless reading possibilities, as they get the chance to choose from 342.305 volumes, which is definitely an impressive collection.
The Ritz Theatre is one of the oldest facilities of the kind, dating back to 1926 and operating ever since. This Art Deco masterpiece will take your breath away and you will not be sorry to have visited it. Currently, the theatre is in a great shape, as it has been restored and now hosts all kinds of performances for you to enjoy.
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| Book At | Miles/km to Elizabeth | Directions to Elizabeth | Latitude | Longitude |
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| Hillside | 2/4 | Directions | 40.69601 | -74.22866 |
| Roselle Park | 3/5 | Directions | 40.66455 | -74.26431 |
| Linden | 3/5 | Directions | 40.62205 | -74.24459 |
| Union | 4/6 | Directions | 40.6954 | -74.26998 |
| Newark Liberty International Airport | 4/6 | Directions | 40.706539 | -74.162032 |
| Bayonne | 5/8 | Directions | 40.66871 | -74.11431 |
| Rahway | 5/8 | Directions | 40.60816 | -74.27765 |
| Maplewood | 6/9 | Directions | 40.73121 | -74.27348 |
| Springfield | 7/10 | Directions | 40.69932 | -74.32593 |
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