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Attractions
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Cruises & boat tours
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Wildlife & nature
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Discover the most popular places to visit in Newark
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.
Pleasantdale Chateau
You can learn about the history of West Orange when you stop by Pleasantdale Chateau. Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Branch Brook Park
The largest park in the “Garden State” features lakes, waterways, forests, meadows and a spectacular cherry blossom festival in spring.
Montclair Art Museum
Use the audio guide to learn about historic and modern Native American art and sip wine at a live music event.
The Mills at Jersey Gardens
You can do some window-shopping at The Mills at Jersey Gardens during your stay in Elizabeth. Experience the acclaimed art scene and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Red Bull Arena
Catch an event at Red Bull Arena during your trip to Harrison. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed art scene in this vibrant area.
Rutgers University Newark
Explore the campus of Rutgers University Newark during your stay in Newark. Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Mall at Short Hills
You can enjoy retail therapy at Mall at Short Hills during your stay in Short Hills. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Discover the most popular landmarks and neighborhoods in Newark
Downtown Newark
Join local residents at a fun event, look around the impressive city hall and admire the statues and flowers in Military Park.
Newark Central Business District
If you're spending time in Newark Central Business District, check out sights like Prudential Center or New Jersey Performing Arts Center and hop on the metro to see more the city at Military Park Station or Washington Street Station.
Ironbound District
While visiting Ironbound District, you might make a stop by sights like Independence Park and Riverfront Park.
West Side
If you're spending some time in West Side, Lincoln Park and Mana Contemporary are top sights worth seeing.
North Ironbound
While visiting North Ironbound, you might make a stop by sights like Independence Park and Riverfront Park.
Greenville
If you're spending some time in Greenville, Fems Park and Afro-American Historical Society Museum are top sights worth seeing.
- Prudential Center
- The Mills at Jersey Gardens
- New Jersey Performing Arts Center
- Rutgers University Newark
- Turtle Back Zoo
- Baltusrol Golf Club
- Branch Brook Park
- Paper Mill Playhouse
- New Jersey Institute of Technology
- New Jersey City University
- Eagle Rock Reservation
- Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart
- Newark Museum
- University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
- South Mountain Reservation
- Bumblebee