Central Ward Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Central Ward
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.
Rutgers University Newark
Walk around the campus at Rutgers University Newark as part of your travels around Newark. Experience the acclaimed art galleries or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Activities
New York Explorer Pass: Visit 2-10 Attractions and Save Up to 50 Percent
Intrepid Museum Admission Ticket
American Dream: SEA LIFE New Jersey Aquarium
NYC: Statue of Liberty Sunset Cruise Ticket
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour: All Options
Our pick of the best Central Ward Hotel Deals
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
Nothing stood out
Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025
Hyatt Grand Central New York
Great
Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025
Millennium Hotel Broadway Times Square
This hotel & staff are a hidden gem! Great location and staff are very welcoming!
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Hotel Edison Times Square
The staff were great. I appreciate that you had to show your room key everywhere you went.
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
PUBLIC, an Ian Schrager hotel
The room was clean and tidy. There are a lot of things but helpful notes everywhere. Staff is great!
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Lotte New York Palace
Beautiful hotel, great rooms, bed very comfortable, amazing costumer service and great for Christmas time!
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Central Ward
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.
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.
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.
Fairmount
While there might not be top attractions in Fairmount, you can explore the larger area and discover places like New Jersey Performing Arts Center and Prudential Center.
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.
Newark Central Business District
While you're in Newark Central Business District, take in top sights like New Jersey Performing Arts Center or Prudential Center, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Military Park Station or Washington Street Station.
