Elizabeth is the county seat of Union County and one of New Jersey’s oldest and largest cities. It borders Newark Bay and the Arthur Kill, placing it near major port facilities, Newark Liberty International Airport, and some of the state’s most important transportation corridors. Midtown contains government buildings, retail streets, historic architecture, and the city’s main rail station. Elizabethport reflects the city’s waterfront and industrial history, while Elmora and other neighborhoods have strong residential and commercial identities. The New Jersey Turnpike, Routes 1 and 9, Route 27, and several rail lines connect Elizabeth with Newark, New York City, central New Jersey, and the wider region. The city also includes large shopping destinations, diverse neighborhoods, parks, schools, and areas of continuing redevelopment near its downtown and waterfront.