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.
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.
Military Park
Inspect the array of military sculptures and see the sword from above in this scenic park in the downtown area.
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
NYC: Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) Entry Ticket
Circle Line: New York Harbor Lights Evening Cruise
Edge Observation Deck at Hudson Yards
Intrepid Museum Admission Ticket
LEGOLAND New York Resort Admission Ticket
Our pick of the best Central Ward Hotel Deals
Hyatt Grand Central New York
Great location. Nice room
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
I loved the location of this hotel- close to areas we wanted to be next to but not in the heart of the commotion. The beds and pillows were AMAZING! They charge you $35 per day and you have to use that money somewhere in the hotel (ie coffee, the bar, etc.) or you lose it which is not my favorite ...
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Paramount Times Square – A Generator Hotel
The AC in the room did not work, multiple calls down to the front desk and it still did not wor. On one of the calls I was told by maitnenance it was too close to the end of their shift so it was not their problem... The radiator heat however would not turn off leaving the room a balmy 80 degrees ...
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Hotel Edison Times Square
The room was a little outdated and small for a family suite. It had only 1 bathroom to accommodate 4 kids and 2 adults. For a suite I believe we should have had at least a half bath as well. The view was crappy, had a corner suite that was adjacent to a brick wall. The staff was excellent and the ...
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton New York Downtown
Love this hotel for its location, comfort, safety and fantastic staff
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Hyatt Regency Times Square
Staff are very professional. The housekeeping team in 36th floor and lobby remind me of my cousins who can’t rest when things look messy.
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
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.