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 entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Seton Hall University
Walk around the campus at Seton Hall University during your visit to South Orange. Experience the entertainment choices 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
American Dream Sesame Street Learn + Play Ticket
The Manhattan Helicopter Tour of New York City
American Dream: Angry Birds Mini Golf Ticket
Top hotels in West Carteret
Hyatt Grand Central New York
"We have loved this hotel for a long time! I have stayed here for several years. It is clean, well staffed, everyone is very helpful. Usually everything is perfect, this time we had issues with the staff not leaving us washcloths and towels two days. It is also beginning to show some wear and tear, ..."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
"This hotel is super no"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS
"Comfortable room. Bathroom was really small and needed some minor repairs. The hotel lobby is great and the location is unbeatable, steps away from the subway, Penn station and restaurants."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Pod Times Square
"Amazing location and comfortable (if small) rooms. Great basecamp for exploring Manhattan"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
PUBLIC, an Ian Schrager hotel
"There were homeless people sleeping in the lobby"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Hampton Inn New York Times Square
"Great Location, good breakfast options. Uber Shuttle picks up right outside the door."
Reviewed on 19 May 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.
