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Downtown Newark featuring a square or plaza, a city and outdoor art
Downtown Newark showing heritage architecture, a square or plaza and outdoor art
New Jersey Performing Arts Center showing theater scenes, interior views and modern architecture
Military Park which includes a high rise building, a statue or sculpture and a city
Prudential Center featuring a sunset

Newark Attractions

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SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets

SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets

Activity duration is 2 hours
9.2 out of 10 with 596 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $47 per adult
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History & culture

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Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour: All Options

Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour: All Options

Activity duration is 3 hours
9.4 out of 10 with 1744 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $69 per adult
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Cruises & boat tours

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Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour: All Options

Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour: All Options

Activity duration is 3 hours
9.4 out of 10 with 1744 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $69 per adult
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Wildlife & nature

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American Museum of Natural History Tickets

American Museum of Natural History Tickets

Activity duration is 1 day
7.8 out of 10 with 842 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $30 per adult
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Shows & concerts

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The Lion King On Broadway

The Lion King On Broadway

Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
9.4 out of 10 with 1431 reviews
Price is $127 per adult
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What to do in Newark

Free Things to Do in Newark

Leave your wallet in the hotel room. It's a snap to have a blast in Newark without surrendering a penny.

Alumni Field - Pencil in time to play and add some excitement to your time here.

Rutgers University Newark - Take in the originality and design of this impressive example of modernistic architecture.

Seton Hall University - If you want to explore the area's history through its landmarks, include this one on your sightseeing schedule.

New Jersey Institute of Technology - Dig out your guidebook and learn why this place is worth adding to your itinerary.

Grace Church - Incorporate some spirituality into your trip by visiting this religious sanctuary.

Military Park - Organize a picnic date and enjoy a stroll around the trees and shrubs.

 

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Frequently asked questions

What to do in Newark on a sunny day?
When the weather is putting on a show, these outdoor activities are impossible to resist:


What to do in Newark on a rainy day?
There’s no need to squelch your way through a rainy day when there are plenty of great indoor activities like these on offer:


What should I not miss in Newark?
Impress your friends back at home by snapping a selfie at Prudential Center.
Are there cheap things to do in Newark?
If you’re on a shoestring budget, think about adding these bargain tours and activities to your to-do list:


What can you do in Newark for free?
Your vacation in Newark needn’t send you broke with free things like these to keep you on the go:

  • Cape Liberty Cruise Port
  • The Mills at Jersey Gardens
  • Military Park
  • Rutgers University Newark

Discover the most popular places to visit in Newark

Prudential Center which includes a city and a high rise building

Prudential Center

4/5(183 reviews)

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

Prudential Center
New Jersey Performing Arts Center showing theater scenes, interior views and modern architecture

New Jersey Performing Arts Center

5/5(9 reviews)

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.

New Jersey Performing Arts Center
This is where they shot the pool scene in Cocoon movie. This chateau is a divine estate for a wedding!

Pleasantdale Chateau

5/5(1 review)

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.

Pleasantdale Chateau
Branch Brook Park showing a park

Branch Brook Park

The largest park in the “Garden State” features lakes, waterways, forests, meadows and a spectacular cherry blossom festival in spring.

Branch Brook Park
Montclair Art Museum showing interior views and art

Montclair Art Museum

Use the audio guide to learn about historic and modern Native American art and sip wine at a live music event.

Montclair Art Museum
Military Park which includes a high rise building, a statue or sculpture and a city

Military Park

4.5/5(7 reviews)

Inspect the array of military sculptures and see the sword from above in this scenic park in the downtown area.

Military Park
Little fairy dwellings are strewn throughout the South Mountain Fairy Trail

South Mountain Reservation

2.5/5(4 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at South Mountain Reservation, a lovely green space in Newark. Make some time to visit the shops while you're in the area.

South Mountain Reservation

The Mills at Jersey Gardens

4.5/5(69 reviews)

You can do some window-shopping at The Mills at Jersey Gardens during your stay in Elizabeth. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed art scene in this walkable area.

The Mills at Jersey Gardens

Red Bull Arena

4.5/5(5 reviews)

Catch an event at Red Bull Arena during your trip to Harrison. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theater scene in this vibrant area.

Red Bull Arena

Discover the most popular landmarks and neighborhoods in Newark

Newark showing a skyscraper, landscape views and a city

Newark Central Business District

If you're spending time in Newark Central Business District, check out sights like Prudential Center or Military Park and hop on the metro to see more the city at Military Park Station or Washington Street Station.

Newark Central Business District
Downtown Newark showing heritage architecture, a square or plaza and outdoor art

Downtown Newark

3.5/5(558 area reviews)

Discover cultural venues like New Jersey Performing Arts Center and Newark Museum of Art in this central business district. Easily explore on foot via the Lenape Trail or access public transit at Penn Station and Newark Light Rail stops.

Downtown Newark
“The Long Exposure Selfie” This is the view of New York City’s downtown financial district as seen from Jersey City, New Jersey. The Freedom Tower stands mightily over the Hudson River where US Airways Flight 1549 had to make an emergency landing after losing both engines to bird strikes. It has popularly come to be known as “The Miracle On The Hudson”. This sight is less than half a mile from the Exchange Place Path train station. One can also reach this place via the New York Water Taxi Service. This place is truly a sight to behold and should be on everyone’s itinerary when visiting The Big Apple!

West Side

3/5(46 area reviews)

Lincoln Park offers various recreational facilities, while West Side Avenue boasts shopping options. Easily accessible via West Side Avenue Station and multiple bus routes, the area is undergoing expansion with new residences and retail spaces.

West Side
Some of the most wonderful bakeries are in Ferry st Newark New Jersey.. Wonderful Portuguese pastry

Ironbound District

Experience a European market town vibe in this Portuguese-influenced area, with waterfront recreation along the Passaic River and parks like Riverfront Park. Easily accessible from Newark Penn Station, enjoy local amenities within walking distance.

Ironbound District
Some of the most wonderful bakeries are in Ferry st Newark New Jersey.. Wonderful Portuguese pastry

North Ironbound

While visiting North Ironbound, you might make a stop by sights like Independence Park and Riverfront Park.

North Ironbound
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Greenville

3.5/5(5 area reviews)

Primarily residential with parks such as Bayside Park and Audubon Park, this affordable area offers historic sites like Bayview – New York Bay Cemetery. Easily accessible via Hudson-Bergen Light Rail and New Jersey Transit buses.

Greenville
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