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 fascinating museums 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
New York Explorer Pass: Visit 2-10 Attractions and Save Up to 50 Percent
Edge Immersive Observation Deck Ticket
Stranger Things: The First Shadow on Broadway
American Dream Sesame Street Learn + Play Ticket
The Manhattan Helicopter Tour of New York City
Our pick of the best West Carteret Hotel Deals
Hyatt Grand Central New York
"The rooms were very spacious and the location was amazing! The staff was very helpful with extra pillows and blankets. The only downside for us was that the air-conditioning was a little inconsistent (but it kept us plenty cool at night), and there was no washer and dryer available for guests or ..."
Reviewed on 21 June 2026
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
"Staff front desk"
Reviewed on 21 June 2026
NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS
"Super old hotel, dirty room, staff was very unfriendly, dont recommend it"
Reviewed on 21 June 2026
The Manhattan at Times Square
"We had a mixed experience at this hotel. The staff were really nice, friendly, and accommodating, which we really appreciated. However, the room needs updating, there weren’t enough outlets for charging, the lamps between the beds didn’t work, and although the clock was functional, its outlet also ..."
Reviewed on 21 June 2026
Pod Times Square
"Amazing attention from the staff. Cleaned room every day. Perfect location. ❤️"
Reviewed on 20 June 2026
Hampton Inn New York Times Square
"Except for the narrowness of the rooms and the television in the room I was in is better than annoying."
Reviewed on 21 June 2026
Our guide on where to stay in West Carteret
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, Mana Contemporary and Lincoln Park Tennis Center are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
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.
