Central Ward Travel Guide
Newark
Visit Central Ward
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.
Rutgers University Newark
Walk around the campus at Rutgers University Newark as part of your travels around Newark. Experience the acclaimed art galleries or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Things to do
NYC: Statue of Liberty Sunset Cruise Ticket
Madame Tussauds New York Celebrity Wax Museum
Dining at Hard Rock Cafe New York City
New York Explorer Pass: Visit 2-10 Attractions and Save Up to 50 Percent
NYC: Museum of the Moving Image Flexible Ticket
Top hotels in Central Ward
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
100% recommend this hotel
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
Hyatt Grand Central New York
Excellent
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
Lotte New York Palace
The property was exquisite, very well presented and the Christmas décor was fantastic. Rooms were very nice, and the staff was extremely pleasant with our needs.
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
Millennium Hotel Broadway Times Square
The thermostat in our room didn’t work for three days had to turn the fan on manually .
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
PUBLIC, an Ian Schrager hotel
The bed was wonderful. Great pillows, mattress and sheets. The room is small but fine for two people. Really appreciated the makeup mirror! Two tiny things that would make it optimal…Tissue and lotion. TP is just too thick for blowing your nose and I never bring lotion because most hotels have it ...
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
Hotel Edison Times Square
Customer service
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
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.
