Central Ward, NJ
Newark
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.
Military Park
Inspect the array of military sculptures and see the sword from above in this scenic park in the downtown area.
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.
Rutgers University Newark
Explore the campus of Rutgers University Newark during your stay in Newark. Experience the acclaimed art scene or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Things to do
One World Observatory Tickets
Intrepid Museum Admission Ticket
Boroughs Tour: Brooklyn, Bronx, Harlem, Queens & Coney Island
Museum of Ice Cream New York City Admission Ticket
Central Ward Hotel Deals
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
Room was very clean. Staff nice. Great gym.fantastic
Reviewed on Feb 3, 2026
Hyatt Regency Times Square
Very nice
Reviewed on Feb 3, 2026
Millennium Hotel Broadway Times Square
Una estancia agradable
Reviewed on Feb 1, 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton New York Downtown
Really nice staff and cleaned rooms
Reviewed on Feb 3, 2026
Lotte New York Palace
Everything!! Attentive staff, cleanliness, ease of check-in and check-out.
Reviewed on Feb 1, 2026
Hotel Edison Times Square
Enjoyed our stay. The room was clean and comfortable. I wish there was a fridge in the room but that didn't negatively affect our stay. Breakfast was a bit confusing. When you book it says included but when you arrive they give your a good voucher up to a certain amount and you have to cover the ...
Reviewed on Feb 3, 2026
Other neighborhoods 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 the city at Norfolk Street Station or Warren Street Station.
South Broad Street
When in South Broad Street, you can plan a visit to Newark Symphony Hall and Newark City Hall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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
Discover cultural venues like New Jersey Performing Arts Center and Newark Museum of Art in this central business district. Easily explore on foot via the Lenape Trail or access public transit at Penn Station and Newark Light Rail stops.
Newark Central Business District
If you're spending time in Newark Central Business District, check out sights like New Jersey Performing Arts Center or Prudential Center and hop on the metro to see more the city at Military Park Station or Washington Street Station.
