Central Ward Travel Guide
Newark
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Popular places to visit
Prudential Center
Catch an event at Prudential Center during your trip to Newark. Experience the acclaimed art galleries or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
New Jersey Performing Arts Center
Enjoy a stop at New Jersey Performing Arts Center, an entertaining place to visit in Newark. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Newark Museum of Art
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Newark Museum of Art during your trip to Newark. Experience the fascinating museums or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Newark City Hall
Newark City Hall is just one of the places to see in Newark, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Military Park
After visiting Military Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Newark. Experience the acclaimed art galleries or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Sports Illustrated Stadium
Catch an event at Sports Illustrated Stadium during your trip to Harrison. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Top hotels in Central Ward
Hyatt Grand Central New York
Clean and spacious room. Only issue was that AC was not working.
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
Room was very tight... no space to move around. Housekeeping was great, staff in the lobby and library bar were fabulous
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Hotel Edison Times Square
Great stay! Excellent staff! Clean rooms! Great location!
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Paramount Times Square – A Generator Hotel
The rooms were tirex, the lobby was a bus stop with all the flogs of tourists with suitcases open, random people strays off street roaming around. Will never stay again. Staff was polite and nice ans shld be credited. Massive bus tours come here and clog up the elevators and there is some unsafe ...
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Hyatt Regency Times Square
The stay was smooth and everything was clean- friendly staff The only thing i didn’t like is that you have to ask for everything like slippers and basic hotel stuff
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton New York Downtown
Excellent location with many subway options. Will definitely visit again! Safe neighborhood as well.
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods 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 of the city at Norfolk Street Station or Warren Street Station.
South Broad Street
Though South Broad Street may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Newark Symphony Hall and Newark City Hall.
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
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.
Newark Central Business District
While you're in Newark Central Business District, take in top sights like New Jersey Performing Arts Center or Prudential Center, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Military Park Station or Washington Street Station.
