Plan your visit to Downtown Newark, Newark
Join local residents at a fun event, look around the impressive city hall and admire the statues and flowers in Military Park.
Downtown Newark is a historic district with an iconic skyline consisting of early 20th-century towers. It contains the central business district and many art deco warehouses and offices that have been converted into bohemian residences. Enjoy the lively atmosphere in this active hub full of restaurants and an impressive multipurpose arena.
Gaze up at the iconic golden dome of Newark City Hall, the district’s main political nucleus. Admire the imposing columns that decorate the façade and sides of the building. The interior is adorned with marble features and a grand staircase.
The Prudential Center is a modern and shining beacon in the heart of the downtown district. Attend a concert by performers such as Paul McCartney or Bon Jovi or watch a National Hockey League game in this multifaceted stadium. Get a ticket to the Goal Bar Experience for a premium time on comfortable seats beside an elegant bar.
Walk northeast for several blocks to reach the profound works of art dotted around the Military Park. Examine the acclaimed Wars of Americasculpture that features 42 soldiers and a couple horses in the heat of a battle. The park is a serene and scenic place to enjoy a picnic with your family while reflecting on intriguing and poignant U.S. military history.
Browse the many shops spread out across the avenues of Downtown Newark. Relax with hot beverages and snacks in a café and choose from the range of international cuisine available in the eclectic array of restaurants. Attend one of the many events that take place year-round, such as the Taste of Newark food festival or the Wine and Dine Downtown Newark activity.
Stay at one of the many hotels based in the downtown district, ranging from upscale to budget.
Downtown Newark is the central core of the city. Ride one of the many rail lines to Newark Penn Station beside the Passaic River. Get around this busy area via the Newark Light Rail system. Other areas that surround the downtown district include University Heights and the Ironbound District.
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.
Prudential Center - See everything from electrifying hockey games and huge musical concerts to monster truck rallies and children’s shows at The Rock.
Pleasantdale Chateau - You can learn about the history of West Orange when you stop by Pleasantdale Chateau. Experience the acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Montclair Art Museum - Use the audio guide to learn about historic and modern Native American art and sip wine at a live music event.
Branch Brook Park - The largest park in the “Garden State” features lakes, waterways, forests, meadows and a spectacular cherry blossom festival in spring.
New Jersey Historical Society Museum - You can spend time exploring the galleries in New Jersey Historical Society Museum in Newark. Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Gallery Aferro - You can enjoy some culture when you stop by Gallery Aferro in Newark. Experience the acclaimed art scene and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
The Mills at Jersey Gardens - You can do some window-shopping at The Mills at Jersey Gardens during your stay in Elizabeth. Experience the acclaimed art scene and entertainment choices in this walkable area.
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour: All Options - Discover the majesty of the Statue of Liberty and the history of Ellis Island on this engaging tour. With convenient timed boarding on the ferry, enjoy quick access to the Statue of Liberty and take an informative stroll around these historic sites with your expert guide.
Catacombs by Candlelight - Go behind-the-scenes at the Basilica of St. Patrick’s Old Cathedral, and see parts of the church that are otherwise off-limits to visitors, during this unique experience. Meet your guide at a convenient location in Lower Manhattan, and follow them into the church’s catacombs.
Moulin Rouge! The Musical on Broadway - Welcome to Moulin Rouge! The Musical! Set in the Montmartre Quarter of Paris, France at the turn of the century, a world of indulgent beauty. Enter a world of splendor and romance, of eye-popping excess, of glitz, grandeur and glory! A world where Bohemians and aristocrats rub elbows and revel in electrifying enchantment.
Wicked On Broadway - If you thought Oz was all yellow brick roads and ruby slippers, think again. This award-winning musical takes place long before Dorothy whirled in on her tornado. Meet the unlikely duo of Glinda the Good and Elphaba—the Wicked Witch of the West—as you learn that there are 2 sides to every story.
City Lights Skyline Experience (25-30 mins) - This unique experience starts at Linden Municipal Airport, in Linden, NJ in one of Helicopter Flight Services’ 6-passenger Bell 407 helicopters. The journey begins by flying past Newark International Airport towards Manhattan.
New York, NY: The Central Park Helicopter Tour - Central Park and the Statue of Liberty are not only cherished by New Yorkers, they are significant to our country’s history.
New York City Helicopter Tour with Statue of Liberty views - Feel the history while flying over true American treasures on this helicopter tour. Hop aboard and take to the sky to fly over Ellis Island, Governors Island, and the Statue of Liberty, which has served as a symbol of freedom for millions of immigrants.