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What to do in Newark
Popular places to visit
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.
Pleasantdale Chateau
You can learn about the history of West Orange with a stop at Pleasantdale Chateau. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Montclair Art Museum
Use the audio guide to learn about historic and modern Native American art and sip wine at a live music event.
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.
Branch Brook Park
The largest park in the “Garden State” features lakes, waterways, forests, meadows and a spectacular cherry blossom festival in spring.
The Mills at Jersey Gardens
You can search for that perfect souvenir at The Mills at Jersey Gardens during your stay in Elizabeth. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed art galleries in this walkable area.
Red Bull Arena
Catch an event at Red Bull Arena during your trip to Harrison. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
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.
Areas of Newark
Newark Central Business District
While you're in Newark Central Business District, take in top sights like Prudential Center or New Jersey Performing Arts Center, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Military Park Station or Washington Street Station.
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.
Ironbound District
If you're spending some time in Ironbound District, Independence Park and Riverfront Park are top sights worth seeing.
West Side
If you're spending some time in West Side, Lincoln Park and Mana Contemporary are top sights worth seeing.
North Ironbound
While visiting North Ironbound, you might make a stop by sights like Independence Park and Riverfront Park.
Greenville
If you're spending some time in Greenville, Fems Park and Afro-American Historical Society Museum are top sights worth seeing.
- Prudential Center
- The Mills at Jersey Gardens
- Red Bull Arena
- Seton Hall University
- Turtle Back Zoo
- Kean University
- Montclair Art Museum
- Newark City Hall
- Branch Brook Park
- Union County Performing Arts Center
- Baltusrol Golf Club
- South Mountain Reservation
- Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart
- Military Park
- Warinanco Park