West Carteret Travel Guide
Newark
Visit West Carteret
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.
Sports Illustrated Stadium
Catch an event at Sports Illustrated Stadium during your trip to Harrison. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Branch Brook Park
The largest park in the “Garden State” features lakes, waterways, forests, meadows and a spectacular cherry blossom festival in spring.
Seton Hall University
Walk around the campus at Seton Hall University during your visit to South Orange. Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Turtle Back Zoo
Visit the animals who call Turtle Back Zoo home during your trip to West Orange. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Top hotels in West Carteret
Hotel Edison Times Square
Happy hour was awesome. It included music, free wine, fruit and cheese. Another night there was a comedian as entertainment.
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Hyatt Grand Central New York
By far the best hotel and staff I’ve ever stayed with in New York
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Millennium Hotel Broadway Times Square
Everything was great! No complaints.
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS
Location was good . Staff had attitude . Definitely didn’t feel welcomed . Also , if you get there early and want to leave your bags to walk around until check in time it’s $5 per bag : I paid for a room with city view and got a side of a building view . When I asked about it they said they gave ...
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
Lobby renovation came out great, wish they would renovate the rooms that are desperately needing. Beds are comfortable, staff are wonderful people.
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton New York Downtown
Elevators are a problem. Plan to take some Xanax before trying during any kind of rush.
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around West Carteret
Dayton
While Dayton isn't home to many top sights, Montgomery Park and Prudential Center are some notable places to visit nearby.
Weequahic
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Weequahic and surrounding area, you can visit Prudential Center and New Jersey Performing Arts Center.
Upper Clinton Hill
Upper Clinton Hill might not have many top sights, but Newark Symphony Hall and Newark City Hall are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
South Broad Street
Though South Broad Street may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Newark Symphony Hall and Newark City Hall.
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 Prudential Center and Newark Symphony Hall.
Central Ward
If you're spending time in Central Ward, check out sights like Prudential Center or Newark Museum of Art and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Warren Street Station or Norfolk Street Station.
