Newark Central Business District
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Prudential Center
See everything from electrifying hockey games and huge musical concerts to monster truck rallies and children’s shows at The Rock.
New Jersey Performing Arts Center
Come for a night at the theater and be dazzled by a Grammy Award-winning symphony orchestra, an international ballet company or a famous rock group.
Military Park
Inspect the array of military sculptures and see the sword from above in this scenic park in the downtown area.
Newark Museum of Art
With extensive art collections, fascinating science exhibits and exciting interactive displays, you could easily spend the whole day in New Jersey’s largest museum.
Newark City Hall
Gaze up at the sparkly 24-carat gold dome that juts out from the roof of this stately and historic city hall.
Rutgers University Newark
Walk around the campus at Rutgers University Newark as part of your travels around Newark. Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Things to do
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour: All Options
NYC Edge Observation Deck at Hudson Yards Admission Ticket
Empire State Building General & Skip-the-Line Ticket Options
Madame Tussauds New York Celebrity Wax Museum
Museum of Ice Cream New York City Admission Ticket
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Other neighbourhoods around Newark Central Business District
Downtown Newark
Noted for its live music and theatres, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Newark. Top attractions like Prudential Center and New Jersey Performing Arts Center are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Military Park Station or Washington Street Station to see more of the city.
Lincoln Park Coast Cultural District
While there might not be top attractions in Lincoln Park Coast Cultural District, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Newark Symphony Hall and Prudential Center.
University Heights
If you're spending time in University Heights, check out sights like Wellness and Events Center or Bethany Baptist Church and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Norfolk Street Station or Warren Street Station.
Ironbound District
While Ironbound District isn't home to many top sights, Prudential Center and Newark Symphony Hall are some notable places to visit nearby.
North Ironbound
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in North Ironbound and surrounding area, you can visit Sports Illustrated Stadium and Prudential Center.
Upper Roseville
When in Upper Roseville and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart or Branch Brook Park and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Davenport Avenue Station or Bloomfield Avenue Station.