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 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.
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.
Rutgers University Newark
Walk around the campus at Rutgers University Newark as part of your travels around Newark. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Activities
Edge Observation Deck at Hudson Yards
New York Explorer Pass: Visit 2-10 Attractions and Save Up to 50 Percent
Intrepid Museum Admission Ticket
LEGOLAND New York Resort Admission Ticket
The Manhattan Helicopter Tour of New York City
Our pick of the best Central Ward Hotel Deals
Hyatt Grand Central New York
"Clean rooms and great location, staff was very polite and helpful"
Reviewed on 10 June 2026
Empire Hotel
"Loved the hotel. Very beautiful"
Reviewed on 9 June 2026
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
"Staff was all amazing and extremely kind. The property needs some love though. Leaky bathroom in a few ways (sink and toilet). One day all the main elevators to our floor were out all day…walked down 28 flights of stairs to get out and then to get back up we were able to take the service elevators ..."
Reviewed on 10 June 2026
NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS
"Check in staff the day I came were friendly. Location was prime. Would visit again"
Reviewed on 9 June 2026
Pod Times Square
"Pods is very good, room cleaned, great location and staff very nice."
Reviewed on 9 June 2026
Hotel Edison Times Square
"One of the front desk staff (I think her name was Martina?) was absolutely wonderful! She was friendly and helpful - we really appreciated her support in getting us checked in with an upgrade. Overall, the venue is very central and close to everything (Times Square, Central Park, Rockefellar Centre). ..."
Reviewed on 10 June 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Central Ward
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.
West Side
If you're spending some time in West Side, Lincoln Park Tennis Center and Mana Contemporary are top sights worth seeing.
North Ironbound
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in North Ironbound and surrounding area, you can visit Prudential Center and Sports Illustrated Stadium.
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.
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.
