Newark Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Newark
Where to stay in Newark
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.
West Side
If you're spending some time in West Side, Lincoln Park Tennis Center and Mana Contemporary are top sights worth seeing.
Central Ward
If you're spending time in Central Ward, check out sights like Prudential Center or Newark Museum of Art and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Warren Street Station or Norfolk Street Station.
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.
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.
Newark Central Business District
While you're in Newark Central Business District, take in top sights like Prudential Center or New Jersey Performing Arts Center, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Military Park Station or Washington Street Station.
Holiday Inn Newark International Airport by IHG
"Had to ask for towels and ice bucket more than once. Took over 2 hours to receive and the guest next door were extremely loud until late in the night"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Newark Airport
"Crowded parking. Plus you must pay for the parking 20 plus dollards. Room toilet was not working. Waited long to fix the toiled. The phone is not picked up in the front. Not complementary breakfast. Kitchen closed at 1130. Pool open at ten am. No time to use the pool if you leave at 11. Just ..."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Hilton Newark Airport
"The bar/ restaurant was fantastic, the staff was exceptionally helpful accommodating an early check in we needed, and the bed and pillows were very comfortable"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Grove 3
"Checkin was fine however my personal door used the same code as the front door. The room was filthy with dead cockroaches in the sink, toilet, shower, and about 5 living cockroaches immediately visible in the room. The hallway outside was also filthy with cracked and broken tiles and poor lighting. ..."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
NWK 457 ROOM 212-E
"Absolutely horrible, They lied about how we would be accomodated, the information they provide is completely confising, what they ask of the guests in terms of how to enter and what codes and rules, is just as confusing, they made us wait an hour after our arranged arrival, completely disgusting, ..."
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Eva - cozy apartment in Elizabethport
"The property was newly updated and very clean. Had a nice ambience inside. Outside was on the noisier side not just due to being near the airport but there is a facility of some sort that is pretty loud behind the property. Also the property is 2nd level with some pretty steep stairs which was not ..."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Popular places to visit
Prudential Center
Catch an event at Prudential Center during your trip to Newark. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene 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 theatre scene and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Sports Illustrated Stadium
Catch an event at Sports Illustrated Stadium during your trip to Harrison. Experience the fascinating museums and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Seton Hall University
Walk around the campus at Seton Hall University during your visit to South Orange. Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Branch Brook Park
Explore the great outdoors at Branch Brook Park, a lovely green space in Newark. Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Turtle Back Zoo
Visit the animals who call Turtle Back Zoo home during your trip to West Orange. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Other places like Newark
- Prudential Center
- The Mills at Jersey Gardens
- Mall at Short Hills
- Rutgers University Newark
- Turtle Back Zoo
- Pleasantdale Chateau
- Lincoln Park
- South Mountain Reservation
- New Jersey City University
- Newark Museum of Art
- Baltusrol Golf Club
- Military Park
- Eagle Rock Reservation
- New Jersey Institute of Technology
- Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart
- Galloping Hill Golf Course
- Thomas Edison National Historic Site
- Warinanco Park
- Essex County Country Club
