Central Ward Travel Guide
Newark
Visit Central Ward
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.
Newark Museum of Art
With extensive art collections, fascinating science exhibits and exciting interactive displays, you could easily spend the whole day in New Jersey’s largest museum.
Newark City Hall
Gaze up at the sparkly 24-carat gold dome that juts out from the roof of this stately and historic city hall.
Military Park
Inspect the array of military sculptures and see the sword from above in this scenic park in the downtown area.
Rutgers University Newark
Walk around the campus at Rutgers University Newark as part of your travels around Newark. Experience the acclaimed art galleries or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Things to do
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Edge Observation Deck at Hudson Yards
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Empire State Building Observation Deck & Museum Ticket
NYC: Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) Entry Ticket
Top hotels in Central Ward
Hyatt Grand Central New York
I did not have internet all the time! That was unfair! I have paid too much for hotel
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
Friendly staff, good location
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS
location was perfect. suway right under front entrance. great view. nice front desk people
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
PUBLIC, an Ian Schrager hotel
The best thing about this hotel is its location. It is in a great neighborhood with some excellent outdoor space in the front oasis area and on the roof. The rooms are small but efficient. It is hard to figure out how to work the lights in the room, and there are no easy instructions. It is not a ...
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Hampton Inn New York Times Square
The room was small for a 4 day stay... but that's probably standard in the Times Square area. The sink was broken when we first checked in but they were quick to resolve. Construction was going on at the time in the lobby. Kind of hard to move around but will look beautiful when done. Loved the proximity ...
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Pod Times Square
Nice stay
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Central Ward
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.
University Heights
When in University Heights and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Newark Museum of Art or New Jersey Performing Arts Center and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Norfolk Street Station or Warren 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.
Fairmount
While there might not be top attractions in Fairmount, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Newark Museum of Art and New Jersey Performing Arts 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.
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.
