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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.

Pleasantdale Chateau
You can learn about the history of West Orange with a stop at Pleasantdale Chateau. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene 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.

South Mountain Reservation
Explore the great outdoors at South Mountain Reservation, a lovely green space in Newark. Make some time to visit the shops while you're in the area.
Things to do

SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets

Madame Tussauds New York Celebrity Wax Museum

One World Observatory Tickets

Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour: All Options

Statue of Liberty & Manhattan Skyline Sightseeing Cruise

Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Sunset Cruise
Top hotels in Dayton

Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
It was so nice!! Jade the person who checked us in, made check in so effortlessly, she took care of us and truly made the whole experience! The hotel is clean and newly renovated (lobby) and we had no issues at all! Would stay here again!
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025

Hyatt Grand Central New York
Great place walking distance to restaurants.. etc
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025

Empire Hotel
The entire staff, from the doormen, front desk, and housekeeping were fabulous!! The room was spacious, lovely, and clean. The restaurants in the hotel were amazing!!!
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025

Lotte New York Palace
Central located.
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025

Paramount Times Square – A Generator Hotel
Clean rooms, comfortable bed, friendly staff, centrally located
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025

Hotel St. James
My stay was so great! The hotel was very clean, the staff was nice and the location was amazing! This hotel didn’t have any fancy bells and whistles, but a quiet and comfy place to say was perfect after all the long days walking around NYC. I would definitely stay here again!
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Dayton

Weequahic
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Weequahic and surrounding area, you can visit Prudential Center and New Jersey Performing Arts Center.

Lower Clinton Hill
While Lower Clinton Hill may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Prudential Center and Newark Symphony Hall.

South Broad Street
Though South Broad Street may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Prudential Center and Newark Symphony 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 Prudential Center and Newark Symphony Hall.

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.

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.
Dayton
- Times Square
- Central Park
- Broadway
- Statue of Liberty
- Madison Square Garden
- Grand Central Terminal
- Rockefeller Center
- Empire State Building
- One World Trade Center
- Barclays Center Brooklyn
- Brooklyn Cruise Terminal
- 5th Avenue
- Brooklyn Bridge
- Wall Street
- Citi Field
- Metropolitan Museum of Art
- Prudential Center
- Columbus Circle
- Battery Park
- National September 11 Memorial & Museum
