Ironbound District Travel Guide
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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.
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
American Dream Sesame Street Learn + Play Ticket
NYC: New Yorker Tour (12-15 minutes)
Top hotels in Ironbound District
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
Reception staff were rude & awful. No bar fridge in my double bedroom. Elevator was a digital mess However we appreciated location, parking, Food & water vouchers and clean rooms.
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Hyatt Grand Central New York
Had an absolutely amazing time staying at this hotel. The price was so good. I’m hoping that I’d be able to get a good deal again. I’m going back to New York. This has been my favourite place. This thing in the city so far.
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS
I thought I was suppose to have a room with a view, but that was a lie and I payed more for that. My room was very tiny. The closet and bathroom door was hard to close. No hot water in the shower or sink. It took 10 minutes to get hot water. No instructions of where to find the ice machine. The tv ...
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton New York Downtown
Hotel Edison Times Square
We were upgraded to room 327. It was our 1st wedding anniversary. No tea or coffee facilities in room. No hot water. Water was dark and murky and ice cold. We reported it and was told to run the taps in shower and sink for a good 30 mins then we will get hot water. We got Luke warm water. Not good ...
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Paramount Times Square – A Generator Hotel
Great location in Times Square, and the staff was so helpful and friendly. Very cool decor in the lobby/bar making it a unique stay as well. Going back next month!
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Ironbound District
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
