West Carteret Travel Guide
Newark
Visit West Carteret
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 fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries 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
Edge Observation Deck at Hudson Yards
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
Top hotels in West Carteret
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
Excellent service. Nice room and great location for seeing a Broadway show
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026
Millennium Hotel Broadway Times Square
The hotel has excellent staff, which makes for a lovely and great stay.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Lotte New York Palace
Great!
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS
Great service and the lady in the front upgraded my stay without me having to ask
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
Hotel Edison Times Square
I love the hotel and the location. Super friendly staff!
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton New York Downtown
Room spotless and staff very courteous
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around West Carteret
Dayton
While Dayton isn't home to many top sights, Prudential Center and New Jersey Performing Arts Center are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
Lower Clinton Hill
While Lower Clinton Hill may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Prudential Center and Newark Symphony Hall.
Upper Clinton Hill
Upper Clinton Hill might not have many top sights, but Newark Symphony Hall and Newark City Hall are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
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.
