About this city
Also known as: The Academic Heartland
Superbly positioned within the Middlesex County technology corridor along the northern banks of the Raritan River, Piscataway Township is a populous and highly progressive academic and corporate giant. Incorporated in 1798 as one of the state's original townships, the community possesses an extraordinarily deep colonial lineage, transforming during the late 20th century into a major global capital for telecommunications, pharmaceutical research, and higher education. Piscataway proudly hosts a major portion of Rutgers University's sprawling Busch and Livingston campuses, whose cutting-edge research facilities deeply influence the town's high-tech startup economy and academic lifestyle. Today, the town seamlessly coordinates its massive corporate research networks and advanced manufacturing centers with upscale master-planned residential communities.
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Suggested stay: 1–2 days
Catch a thrilling Big Ten collegiate football game or athletic match at the SHI Stadium on the Rutgers University campus. Stroll through the beautifully preserved 18th-century timber frames and historical structures at the East Jersey Old Town Village. Hike or jog the scenic unpaved pathways along the historic Delaware and Raritan Canal towpaths.
