West Carteret Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit West Carteret
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.
Sports Illustrated Stadium
Catch an event at Sports Illustrated Stadium during your trip to Harrison. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
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.
Seton Hall University
Walk around the campus at Seton Hall University during your visit to South Orange. Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Branch Brook Park
The largest park in the “Garden State” features lakes, waterways, forests, meadows and a spectacular cherry blossom festival in spring.
Turtle Back Zoo
Visit the animals who call Turtle Back Zoo home during your trip to West Orange. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Activities
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets
Edge Observation Deck at Hudson Yards
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour: All Options
Circle Line: New York Harbor Lights Evening Cruise
QC Spa New York: Luxury Wellness on Governors Island
New York Explorer Pass: Visit 2-10 Attractions and Save Up to 50 Percent
Our pick of the best West Carteret Hotel Deals
Hyatt Grand Central New York
When first arrived we were given a room that had not been cleaned and when we told the front desk they did nothing to make up for the mistake. Bellman was very kind and helpful.
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
Clean and comfortable.
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Hotel Edison Times Square
This is a prime Time Square location. It's an old, noisy hotel but has so much character and the wine happy hour is great. Rooms are good size too! The included breakfast is grab-and-go, but it's great.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Hyatt Regency Times Square
Staff were friendly and very helpful, rooms were clean.
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Paramount Times Square – A Generator Hotel
Great hotel for a good price
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton New York Downtown
The property was nice and clean. A few little problems, which I guess can't really be changed the bathroom is really small, thight shower. There's no parking on site. There's one close by, but it cost $60+ per day, so don't bring a car with you. The staffs were really nice and friendly. Didn't make ...
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around West Carteret
Dayton
While Dayton isn't home to many top sights, Newark Symphony Hall and Prudential Center are some notable places to visit nearby.
Weequahic
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Weequahic and surrounding area, you can visit Newark Symphony Hall and Prudential Center.
Upper Clinton Hill
Upper Clinton Hill might not have many top sights, but Newark Symphony Hall and Newark City Hall are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
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.
Central Ward
If you're spending time in Central Ward, check out sights like Prudential Center or New Jersey Performing Arts Center and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Warren Street Station or Norfolk Street Station.
