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.
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
Walk around the campus at Rutgers University Newark as part of your travels around Newark. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Activities
2025: Fire and Ice TWO DAY Geology Expedition in NJ
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour: All Options
Empire State Building Observatory Tickets - General Admission & Express
NYC Edge Observation Deck at Hudson Yards Admission Ticket
Museum of Ice Cream New York City Admission Ticket
Our pick of the best Newark Central Business District Hotel Deals
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025
Hotel Edison Times Square
Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025
Millennium Hotel Broadway Times Square
Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025
Hyatt Grand Central New York
Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025
Paramount Times Square – A Generator Hotel
Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025
Arlo Midtown
Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025
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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.
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 Prudential Center 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.
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 Prudential Center and Sports Illustrated Stadium.
Upper Roseville
When in Upper Roseville and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Branch Brook Park or Prudential Center and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Davenport Avenue Station or Bloomfield Avenue Station.
