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.
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.
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.
Military Park
Inspect the array of military sculptures and see the sword from above in this scenic park in the downtown area.
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
New Jersey Devils Ice Hockey Game at Prudential Center
NYC: Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) Entry Ticket
NYC: Museum of the Moving Image Flexible Ticket
New Jersey: American Dream Wheel Flexible Date Ticket
Edge Observation Deck at Hudson Yards
Top hotels in Central Ward
Hyatt Grand Central New York
Very clean and convenient location to many things!
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
I found this hotel quite challenging from a number of perspectives. Firstly they are clearly a hotel that cater for mass party bookings which made for a very busy hotel 24/7. Unfortunately we were exposed to 3 nights of a 4 night stay to young people arriving back in the early hours fighting, shouting ...
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Paramount Times Square – A Generator Hotel
Loved the place. Best location near everything.
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Hotel Edison Times Square
Free wifi without any restrictions was compromised. Obvious highjackers in the vicinity. Do not login to any of your personal accounts without a VPN. Your data will be stolen. TV was tiny with no premium services and no access to an hdmi port for a roku or firestick. Room was small with lots of missimg ...
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Hyatt Regency Times Square
Clean rooms and bathrooms, friendly staff, easy in and out to the city and subway
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton New York Downtown
Clean. Great location. Great cookies!! Staff is so nice
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
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 Newark Symphony Hall and Prudential Center.
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.
