Ironbound District Travel Guide
Newark
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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.
Branch Brook Park
The largest park in the “Garden State” features lakes, waterways, forests, meadows and a spectacular cherry blossom festival in spring.
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.
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
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour: All Options
American Dream Sesame Street Learn + Play Ticket
New York Explorer Pass: Visit 2-10 Attractions and Save Up to 50 Percent
Empire State Building Observatory Tickets - General Admission & Express
Madame Tussauds New York Celebrity Wax Museum
Top hotels in Ironbound District
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
Great area and great selection
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Hyatt Grand Central New York
Wish there was more accessible free water and coffee but over all the credit to the market was great and housekeeping did a great job keeping our room tidy while we were gone.
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Hyatt Regency Times Square
Room was clean, everyone was very nice and accommodating
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Millennium Hotel Broadway Times Square
perfect
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Lotte New York Palace
I did not have breakfast.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS
The room was older but clean. The staff was friendly and helpful. I had a change of plans and needed to change booking from a King to a Queen, which was done.
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Ironbound District
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.
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.
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.
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.
South Broad Street
Though South Broad Street may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Newark Symphony Hall and Newark City Hall.
Central Ward
If you're spending time in Central Ward, check out sights like Prudential Center or New Jersey Performing Arts Center and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Warren Street Station or Norfolk Street Station.
