The New Brunswick Area is centrally located between Philadelphia and New York City. It is rich in history and culture. For these reasons many people call this area home. Thousands of others visit this area every day to work, attend school, shop, and play. The area is home to Rutgers University, Middlesex County College, Robert Wood Johnson Hospital, St. Peter’s Hospital, UMDNJ, Johnson & Johnson, Bristol Myers Squibb, and more. The highly-rated, ethnically diverse dining, culture and night life rivals any large city. The shopping experience is unique and varied; from the city’s Urban Enterprise Zone with only 3.5% sales tax, to the quaint Main Street of Highland Park, and the many strip malls that New Jersey is known for, you can find anything you need. The Delaware-Raritan Canal offers the outdoor enthusiast the option of kayaking, canoeing or fishing. The trails along the canal offer hiking, biking, jogging and picnicking. After a full day of enjoying the area, visitors have the choice of many accommodations; luxury hotels, moderately priced hotels or motels as well as beautifully appointed bed and breakfasts are found in the New Brunswick area.