Newark Central Business District
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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.
Military Park
Inspect the array of military sculptures and see the sword from above in this scenic park in the downtown area.
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.
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.
New Jersey Historical Society Museum
You can spend time exploring the galleries in New Jersey Historical Society Museum in Newark. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Things to do
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour: All Options
Empire State Building Observatory Tickets - General Admission & Express
The MET Masterpieces: Small Group Tour of The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Brooklyn Bridge & DUMBO Walking Tour with Iconic Photo Stops
Banksy Museum New York City Admission Ticket
Mercer Labs Museum of Art and Technology Admission Tickets
Top hotels in Newark Central Business District
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
Location was incredible
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
Empire Hotel
We had a wonderful time at the Empire Hotel. We checked in so easily and were even upgraded to a suite!! I could not believe how kind Aerial was at the front desk. The hotel is so convenient to everything ! Walking distance to Central Park and Lincoln Center. Will stay here again on our next visit ...
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Lotte New York Palace
Great location big room wonderful view
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
Hyatt Grand Central New York
The hotel was great. You can tell that it is not a brand new hotel, but it was super nice. Considering it is in downtown, the room was spacious. The bathroom is a bit cramped, but overall, I loved it. Guest services was awesome. I will stay again.
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton New York Downtown
Pleasant stay.
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Hampton Inn Newark Airport
Good service
Reviewed on 30 Nov 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.
Central Ward
If you're spending time in Central Ward, check out sights like Newark City Hall or Prudential Center and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Warren Street Station or Norfolk Street Station.
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 Newark Symphony Hall and Prudential Center.
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 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 Newark Symphony Hall 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 Sports Illustrated Stadium and Prudential Center.
