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.
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.
Branch Brook Park
The largest park in the “Garden State” features lakes, waterways, forests, meadows and a spectacular cherry blossom festival in spring.
Montclair Art Museum
Use the audio guide to learn about historic and modern Native American art and sip wine at a live music event.
Military Park
Inspect the array of military sculptures and see the sword from above in this scenic park in the downtown area.
Top hotels in West Carteret
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
Rooms too small for the price. Not many amenities, and cost too high. Perfect proximity to times Square.
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025
Hotel Edison Times Square
If you want a great location hotel within walking distance of all amenities then this should be your choice. We were able to walk to all major tourist stops and so close to subway as well. The staff are superb. From Franklin at the front door to Melody at the front desk they are very professional ...
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Empire Hotel
Excelent Staff
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Millennium Hotel Broadway Times Square
Very convenient
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
PUBLIC, an Ian Schrager hotel
Clean & friendly
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
Hotel St. James
The rooms were cleanand comfy. The desk staff pleasant and helpful. It was a great find for our NYC adventure. Very convenient
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around West Carteret
Dayton
While Dayton isn't home to many top sights, Prudential Center and New Jersey Performing Arts 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 Newark Symphony Hall and Prudential Center.
Lower Clinton Hill
While Lower Clinton Hill may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Prudential Center and Newark Symphony Hall.
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.
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.
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.
West Carteret Travel Guide
- 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
- Wall Street
- Cape Liberty Cruise Port
- Barclays Center Brooklyn
- Bryant Park
- 5th Avenue
- Brooklyn Bridge
- Radio City Music Hall
- Brooklyn Cruise Terminal
- Prudential Center
- Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
- Manhattan Cruise Terminal
- Battery Park
- Lincoln Center
- Columbus Circle
- Macy's
- National September 11 Memorial & Museum
- United Nations Headquarters
- The Mills at Jersey Gardens
- Newport Centre
