Ironbound District Travel Guide
Newark
Visit Ironbound District
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 great live music 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.
Military Park
Inspect the array of military sculptures and see the sword from above in this scenic park in the downtown area.
Things to do
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour: All Options
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets
American Dream Sesame Street Learn + Play Ticket
Madame Tussauds New York Celebrity Wax Museum
Christmas Lights Tour of Dyker Heights Brooklyn
New York Explorer Pass: Visit 2-10 Attractions and Save Up to 50 Percent
Top hotels in Ironbound District
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
100% recommend this hotel
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
Hotel Edison Times Square
From check-in to check-out was incredible. Everyone was so friendly and accommodating.
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Hyatt Grand Central New York
Excellent
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
Millennium Hotel Broadway Times Square
The thermostat in our room didn’t work for three days had to turn the fan on manually .
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
PUBLIC, an Ian Schrager hotel
Everything was clean and the process of checking in and out was seamless. Would definitely recommend to first timers.
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
Hotel St. James
Room was clean staff was great location was perfect.my only complaint I have never stayed in a room with no heat or ac control it was like a sauna in room my friends had room down hall they had a window ac very noisy but at least get rid of sauna heat.i will def stay again but make sure i have window ...
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
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.
