Dayton Travel Guide
Newark
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.
Pleasantdale Chateau
You can learn about the history of West Orange with a stop at Pleasantdale Chateau. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Branch Brook Park
The largest park in the “Garden State” features lakes, waterways, forests, meadows and a spectacular cherry blossom festival in spring.
Montclair Art Museum
Use the audio guide to learn about historic and modern Native American art and sip wine at a live music event.
South Mountain Reservation
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.
Things to do
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour: All Options
American Dream Sesame Street Learn + Play Ticket
Madame Tussauds New York Celebrity Wax Museum
American Dream: Indoor Ice Skating Rink Admission Ticket
American Dream: Angry Birds Mini Golf Ticket
Top hotels in Dayton
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
Nice location. Check in process was awful though. Had to wait for room.
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Hyatt Grand Central New York
Much better than expected. Remodeled and spacious room. Great hotel for the price
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025
Empire Hotel
The entire staff, from the doormen, front desk, and housekeeping were fabulous!! The room was spacious, lovely, and clean. The restaurants in the hotel were amazing!!!
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Lotte New York Palace
Central located.
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
Paramount Times Square – A Generator Hotel
Clean rooms, comfortable bed, friendly staff, centrally located
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Hotel St. James
I generally don’t do reviews, but I was very happy with the St James Hotel. Though a historic building it has been renovated to modern standards. It is in the thick of things, steps away from Times Square and Broadway. The staff was exceptionally friendly. My only complaint is that there wasn’t a ...
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Dayton
Weequahic
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Weequahic and surrounding area, you can visit Prudential Center and New Jersey Performing Arts Center.
South Broad Street
Though South Broad Street may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Prudential Center and Newark Symphony Hall.
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 Prudential Center and Newark Symphony Hall.
Ironbound District
While Ironbound District isn't home to many top sights, Prudential Center and Sports Illustrated Stadium are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
North Ironbound
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in North Ironbound and surrounding area, you can visit Prudential Center and Sports Illustrated Stadium.
Dayton Travel Guide
- Times Square
- Central Park
- Broadway
- Statue of Liberty
- Grand Central Terminal
- Rockefeller Center
- MetLife Stadium
- Empire State Building
- One World Trade Center
- Barclays Center Brooklyn
- 5th Avenue
- Brooklyn Bridge
- Wall Street
- Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
- Metropolitan Museum of Art
- Prudential Center
- United Nations Headquarters
- National September 11 Memorial & Museum
