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Things to Do in Newark, NJ - Newark Attractions

Things to Do in Newark

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1. Branch Brook Park

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Parks
By by TheExplorerFamily
This huge, 122 year old, 360 acre Park is on the National Register of Historical Places.

2. Prudential Center

817
Arenas & Stadiums
Newark Central Business District
By by jalmeida12
Large variety of newly added food stands and beer stands that showcase the areas cultural diversity.
  • Inside

3. New Jersey Performing Arts Center

398
Theaters
Newark Central Business District
By by Sunshine34500
NJPAC continues to lead the arts in music, opera, concerts, plays, soloists, young aspiring talent and a multitude of…
  • Rear view

4. Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart

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Churches & Cathedrals
By by elitetrav
In the middle of the urban landcape in Newark, Sacred Heart's spires loom in the distance.
  • 外観。入口は茶色の建物の左側。

5. Newark Museum

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Historic Sites • Art Museums
Newark Central Business District
By by 896Linda
An extraordinary museum, over 100 years old, founded as museum of art and science.
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6. Ironbound

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Neighborhoods
North Ironbound
By by JerseyJohnnie
The proud neighborhood has festivals and an urban culinary experience
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7. Newark Penn Station

140
Architectural Buildings
Newark Central Business District
By by raoulhood
It is a citizen trait of refined dignity in the context of past industrial scenario that Newark has with the old heavy…
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8. Newark Public Library

30
Libraries
Newark Central Business District
By by tenisax
This venerable library is located in a classic piece of architecture, and the collection has many classics, including a…
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9. St. Lucy's Church

17
Churches & Cathedrals
By by JonathanW184
The church building is endowed with graphic decorations and stained glass windows.
  • In ,Out and info

10. AirTrain Newark

20
Public Transportation Systems
Open now
By by johnmN5785EK
The AirTrain is a rail system which connects all passenger terminals in Newark Airport, as well as with the Newark…
  • Reading Room!!

11. Military Park

61
Parks
By by JonathanW184
Military Park is located by many Historical Landmarks and adequate transportation.
  • Grammy Museum Experience Prudential Center

12. Grammy Museum Experience Prudential Center

16
Speciality Museums
Newark Central Business District
By by 869scotto
When you enter you are shown the actual Grammy awards them selves through the years and see how they have changed in…

13. All Points West Distillery

3
Distilleries
South Ironbound
By by Alan304
Gil's tour provides a very interesting blend of distilling history, Newark history and production details.
  • Gateways to Newark: Portraits

14. Gateways to Newark: Portraits

11
Art Galleries • Art Museums
By by schmutaki
The murals are part of Newark's effort to revitalize dilapidated parts of the city, The murals are nearly 1.4 miles…
  • Newark Historical Society and Museum

15. The New Jersey Historical Society

14
History Museums
Newark Central Business District
By by duck8to
The items in the museum rotate from their extensive archival materials.

16. Museum of the Old First Ward

1
Speciality Museums
Newark Airport and Port Newark
  • Beautiful

17. Mount Pleasant Cemetery

5
Cemeteries
By by WorryFreePhilly
The cemetery is listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988.

18. Weequahic Park

1
Bodies of Water • Parks
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19. The Jewish Museum of New Jersey

6
Speciality Museums
  • Newark's Welcome Center

20. Greater Newark Convention and Visitors Bureau

7
Visitor Centers
Newark Central Business District
By by JonathanW184
This center provides many publications that introduce Newark and update the pertinent events.
  • Sarah Vaughan Concert Hall

21. Newark Symphony Hall

7
Symphonies
By by TheExplorerFamily
This Theater is NJ’s oldest, and largest, showcase for the Arts.
  • Nice comfy chairs

22. Art & Lounge

4
Airport Lounges
  • Greater Newark Conservatory in Newark, NJ.

23. Greater Newark Conservancy

2
Farms
  • Independence Park on Ironbound Walking Tour

24. Have You Met Newark Tours

18
City Tours • Historical & Heritage Tours
By by 792shantelle
I have been on a couple of tours with Emily and she is always so energetic and just wonderful.
  • New Jersey Transit

25. New Jersey Transit

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Bus Services
By by vphima
When bus arriving to GWB bus terminal there are a lot of passengers in the bus and by exit everybody thanks Mr. Richa...
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26. Empire Limousine

7
Taxis & Shuttles
Open now
By by RHF1
We booked Empire Limousine to pick up our son and drive him to the Philadelphia suburbs after his flight was sent to...

27. Krug's Tavern

6
Bars & Clubs
North Ironbound
  • Exterior Front

28. Hell's Kitchen Lounge

9
Bars & Clubs
North Ironbound
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29. Jimenez Tobacco Speakeasy

2
Bars & Clubs • Cigar Bars
Newark Central Business District
By by mrtrwhite
Just explain the experience you like and the staff can help you the perfect cigar.

30. CityPlex 12

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Movie Theaters
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