Ironbound District Travel Guide
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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.
Sports Illustrated Stadium
Catch an event at Sports Illustrated Stadium during your trip to Harrison. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Seton Hall University
Walk around the campus at Seton Hall University during your visit to South Orange. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Branch Brook Park
The largest park in the “Garden State” features lakes, waterways, forests, meadows and a spectacular cherry blossom festival in spring.
Turtle Back Zoo
Visit the animals who call Turtle Back Zoo home during your trip to West Orange. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Things to do
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour: All Options
Madame Tussauds New York Celebrity Wax Museum
New York Explorer Pass: Visit 2-10 Attractions and Save Up to 50 Percent
American Dream: Angry Birds Mini Golf Ticket
American Dream: Mirror Maze Admission Ticket
Top hotels in Ironbound District
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
The room was good the staff is friendly. The weekend we book the main lobby doors were closed and we had to come in through the garage entrance to enter and exit the hotel. Not good .
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Hyatt Regency Times Square
Clean room, comfy queen beds. Asked for an upgrade to room with a view. Wow on the view! Staff accommodating. Great stay.
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Millennium Hotel Broadway Times Square
Dated, but good sized room in a superb location..
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton New York Downtown
Really nice staff and cleaned rooms
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Lotte New York Palace
Everything!! Attentive staff, cleanliness, ease of check-in and check-out.
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Hotel Edison Times Square
Room was cozy. A little noisy if you on the street side - but it is right near Broadway so to be expected. If you want to see lots of broad shows this is a place for you. That’s right in the heart of midtown. The 6.50 breakfast is great. Staff at front counter could be a little bit more helpful. ...
Reviewed on 27 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.
