Dayton Travel Guide
Newark
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.
Sports Illustrated Stadium
Catch an event at Sports Illustrated Stadium during your trip to Harrison. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
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.
Seton Hall University
Walk around the campus at Seton Hall University during your visit to South Orange. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Branch Brook Park
The largest park in the “Garden State” features lakes, waterways, forests, meadows and a spectacular cherry blossom festival in spring.
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.
Things to do
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets
Madame Tussauds New York Celebrity Wax Museum
Edge Observation Deck at Hudson Yards
Central Park Zoo Admission Ticket with 4D Theater Access
New York Explorer Pass: Visit 2-10 Attractions and Save Up to 50 Percent
Top hotels in Dayton
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
Good luck
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Millennium Hotel Broadway Times Square
The front desk staff and our check-in were outstanding. Gracious and welcoming. We used to stay at the millennium often 30 years ago. Our experience this time was good. The room was clean and well appointed and the bed very comfortable, although the hotel does look like it was last renovated 30 years ...
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Lotte New York Palace
Beautiful hotel and large spacious rooms!
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS
Room was clean and staff were very couteous and accommodating!
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Hotel Edison Times Square
Room was good for a 1 night stay. Needs some updating. Hotel had great restaurants and bars.
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton New York Downtown
Everything was great! Great location, easy to get to public transportation and Ferry. The wait for the elevator was the only drawback.
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
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.
Upper Clinton Hill
Upper Clinton Hill might not have many top sights, but Newark Symphony Hall and Newark City Hall are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
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.
Central Ward
If you're spending time in Central Ward, check out sights like Prudential Center or New Jersey Performing Arts Center and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Warren Street Station or Norfolk Street Station.
