Newark Central Business District Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Newark Central Business District
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.
New Jersey Historical Society Museum
You can spend time exploring the galleries in New Jersey Historical Society Museum in Newark. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Activities
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour: All Options
New York Explorer Pass: Visit 2-10 Attractions and Save Up to 50 Percent
Fully Guided Statue of Liberty Tour with Ellis Island
Banksy Museum New York City Admission Ticket
American Dream: SEA LIFE New Jersey Aquarium
Our pick of the best Newark Central Business District Hotel Deals
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
Loved the location, the hospitality of the staff, the room, the convenience of the mini market in the hotel, & how quick the front desk for checking in & out took.
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Empire Hotel
Room was clean, bathroom
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Lotte New York Palace
Always winderful!!
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Hyatt Grand Central New York
Staff wa
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton New York Downtown
The location is close to metro and the room was clean.
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
Hampton Inn Newark Airport
Clean quiet and professional staff
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Newark Central Business District
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.
Central Ward
If you're spending time in Central Ward, check out sights like Newark City Hall or Prudential Center and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Warren Street Station or Norfolk Street Station.
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.
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.
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.
North Ironbound
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in North Ironbound and surrounding area, you can visit Sports Illustrated Stadium and Prudential Center.
