Newark Central Business District Travel Guide

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Stay near popular Newark Central Business District attractions

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Prudential Center

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See everything from electrifying hockey games and huge musical concerts to monster truck rallies and children’s shows at The Rock.
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Things to do

American Dream: SEA LIFE New Jersey Aquarium

American Dream: SEA LIFE New Jersey Aquarium

฿1,106
per traveller
88% of travellers recommend
American Dream: SEA LIFE New Jersey Aquarium
Madame Tussauds New York Celebrity Wax Museum

Madame Tussauds New York Celebrity Wax Museum

฿1,276
per traveller
92% of travellers recommend
Madame Tussauds New York Celebrity Wax Museum
American Dream Sesame Street Learn + Play Ticket

American Dream Sesame Street Learn + Play Ticket

฿785
per adult
American Dream Sesame Street Learn + Play Ticket
Edge Observation Deck at Hudson Yards

Edge Immersive Observation Deck Ticket

฿1,443
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Edge Immersive Observation Deck Ticket
Self Guided Exploration of NYC

The Conquer NYC Tour: 4-Day Self-Guided City Adventure Experience

฿1,004
per traveller
The Conquer NYC Tour: 4-Day Self-Guided City Adventure Experience
NYC: Museum of Modern Art

NYC: Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) Entry Ticket

฿1,004
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
NYC: Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) Entry Ticket
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Where to stay in Newark Central Business District

Find the best Newark Central Business District areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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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.

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West Side

If you're spending some time in West Side, Lincoln Park Tennis Center and Mana Contemporary are top sights worth seeing.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Newark Central Business District Travel Guide