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For comestibles from preshow seafood to aftershow espresso, seek out Bistro d’Azur. (PHOTO COURTESY BISTRO D’AZUR)
Grab a bite, discover electricity, go wild, and reserve a ticket to top-tier entertainment. Orange: You Coming? S topping by the GPS location in Orange, New Jer- sey? Why not make a day of it? We’ve got places to enjoy a meal, get closer to history, and see can’t-miss entertainment. It may be the most fun you’ve ever had running an errand. If you’re starting out with lunch or brunch, head to downtown South Orange to find The Fox & Falcon. Its contemporary American menu mixes classics and subtly reinvented favorites from burgers to bucatini. Two floors means you’ll find ample room at a table or the bar, and the casual atmosphere offers guests a warm, homey welcome. thefoxandfalconnj.com For a truly electric peek back at history, there are few spots more intriguing than Thomas Edison National Histori- cal Park at Glenmont Estate in West Orange. Bought by the inventor for his bride, Mina, in 1886, the estate was both their family home and a bustling hub for Edison’s experi- ments. See the knowledge collected in his library, feel the vibrations in the music room that helped shape the pho- nograph, and picture Edison and associates at work in the Chemistry Laboratory and Blacksmith Shop. nps.gov/edison If you (or perhaps a smaller someone with you) would appreciate the chance to commune with nature, you’re not far from an ideal opportunity: the Essex County Turtle Back Zoo. Turtle Back has been entrancing visitors for genera- tions. Attractions include a carousel honoring endangered species, safari-themed mini-golf, pony rides, a treetop adventure course, and the zoo train. But the real stars of the show are its animals, from alligators to big cats. And if you’re looking for an out-of-the-ordinary way to celebrate the end of October, their Howl-o-ween event offers a sweet twist on trick-or-treating. turtlebackzoo.com Ready for a show? The South Organge-Maplewood neighborhood—dubbed SOMA by some—welcomes fans to the South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC). With the goal of enriching lives and engaging the community, T E X T PAUL HAGEN
Family home or idea factory? Decide for yourself at the Edison Museum. (PHOTO COURTESY NATIONAL PARK SERVICE)
If you’re ready for an evening out, SOPAC may be just the tricket. (PHOTO BY MIKE MULLAN PHOTOGRAPHY)
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