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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.
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.
Military Park
Inspect the array of military sculptures and see the sword from above in this scenic park in the downtown area.
The Mills at Jersey Gardens
You can search for that perfect souvenir at The Mills at Jersey Gardens during your stay in Elizabeth. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Sports Illustrated Stadium
Catch an event at Sports Illustrated Stadium during your trip to Harrison. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Areas of Newark
Downtown Newark
Join local residents at a fun event, look around the impressive city hall and admire the statues and flowers in Military Park.
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.
West Side
If you're spending some time in West Side, Lincoln Park Tennis Center and Mana Contemporary are top sights worth seeing.
North Ironbound
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in North Ironbound and surrounding area, you can visit Prudential Center and Sports Illustrated Stadium.
Ironbound District
While Ironbound District isn't home to many top sights, Prudential Center and Sports Illustrated Stadium are some notable places to visit nearby.
Greenville
If you're spending some time in Greenville, Fems Park and Afro-American Historical Society Museum are top sights worth seeing.
- Prudential Center
- The Mills at Jersey Gardens
- Kean University
- Seton Hall University
- Turtle Back Zoo
- Branch Brook Park
- Montclair Art Museum
- South Mountain Reservation
- Baltusrol Golf Club
- Military Park
- Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart
- Newark City Hall
- Warinanco Park
- Union County Performing Arts Center