Newark Central Business District Travel Guide
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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.
Military Park
Inspect the array of military sculptures and see the sword from above in this scenic park in the downtown area.
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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Newark Central Business District
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
Didnt see ànu business facilities. Didnt see any free breakfast . The $30 dining credit daily was nice hoever
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Hotel Edison Times Square
Clean room. Amazing lication. Staff was friendly and safe environment.
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Empire Hotel
Very nice hotel. Great lobby and good size rooms.
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025
Hyatt Grand Central New York
I did not had the breakfast
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025
Hotel St. James
Great hotel in convenient location!
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton New York Downtown
Elevators are too slow for the high demand of people trying to get to their rooms or even leave the property. The staff was nice and the location is pretty accessible for trains stations around the area.
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
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.
Central Ward
If you're spending time in Central Ward, check out sights like Newark City Hall or Prudential Center and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Warren Street Station or Norfolk Street Station.
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
When in University Heights and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like New Jersey Performing Arts Center or Prudential Center 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.
Newark Central Business District Travel Guide
- Prudential Center
- New Jersey Performing Arts Center
- Rutgers University Newark
- Military Park
- Newark City Hall
- Newark Public Library
- Gallery Aferro
- Aljira - A Center for Contemporary Art
- Times Square
- Broadway
- Central Park
- Madison Square Garden
- Rockefeller Center
- Grand Central Terminal
- Empire State Building
- Statue of Liberty
- American Dream
- MetLife Stadium
- One World Trade Center
- Cape Liberty Cruise Port
- Bryant Park
- Wall Street
- 5th Avenue
