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.
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.
New Jersey Historical Society Museum
You can spend time exploring the galleries in New Jersey Historical Society Museum in Newark. Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Activities
Madame Tussauds New York Celebrity Wax Museum
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour: All Options
NYC: Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) Entry Ticket
New York Explorer Pass: Visit 2-10 Attractions and Save Up to 50 Percent
American Dream Sesame Street Learn + Play Ticket
Edge Observation Deck at Hudson Yards
Our pick of the best Newark Central Business District Hotel Deals
Hyatt Grand Central New York
Another nice visit. Greetings from valet to reception to lounge were welcoming. Room was very clean and confortable.
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
Great location! Friendly staff and efficient clean and comfortable rooms.
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS
Just a very old run down hotel
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Pod Times Square
Nice basic accommodation for staying in New York. All you need
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
PUBLIC, an Ian Schrager hotel
The customer service is always consistently amazing. The rooms are clean and comfortable..
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Hampton Inn New York Times Square
The room was clean. The breakfast was good. It’s tricky having breakfast served on 2 different floors.
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
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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.
University Heights
When in University Heights and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Newark Museum of Art or New Jersey Performing Arts Center and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Norfolk Street Station or Warren 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 Prudential Center and Newark Symphony Hall.
Ironbound District
While Ironbound District isn't home to many top sights, Prudential Center and Sports Illustrated Stadium 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.
Central Ward
If you're spending time in Central Ward, check out sights like Prudential Center or Newark Museum of Art and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Warren Street Station or Norfolk Street Station.
