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.
Military Park
Inspect the array of military sculptures and see the sword from above in this scenic park in the downtown area.
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.
Rutgers University Newark
Walk around the campus at Rutgers University Newark as part of your travels around Newark. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Things to do
Fully Guided Statue of Liberty Tour with Ellis Island
NYC: Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) Entry Ticket
The Manhattan Helicopter Tour of New York City
Madame Tussauds New York Celebrity Wax Museum
9/11 Memorial Tour with Optional Museum and One World Access
Top hotels in Central Ward
Hyatt Grand Central New York
"Friendly staff, clean areas even for kids to play around"
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
"Excelente servicio!"
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS
"Perfect location and views"
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
The Manhattan at Times Square
"Location is convenient. Poor customer service. Check in check out takes a long time. The people at the desk are not very helpful or do not know the system well. Rooms are small, not updated. Old furniture that is worn out, peeling paint. Old carpets. Small bathroom that needs serious renovation. ..."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Pod Times Square
"Loved this hotel! Perfectly located. Reminds me of The Moxy Hotel. Will stay here again."
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Hampton Inn New York Times Square
"Stay was good!"
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Central Ward
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.
West Side
If you're spending some time in West Side, Mana Contemporary and Lincoln Park Tennis Center are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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
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.
