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.
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.
Branch Brook Park
The largest park in the “Garden State” features lakes, waterways, forests, meadows and a spectacular cherry blossom festival in spring.
Things to do
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets
New York Explorer Pass: Visit 2-10 Attractions and Save Up to 50 Percent
Edge Observation Deck at Hudson Yards
Madame Tussauds New York Celebrity Wax Museum
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour: All Options
Top hotels in West Carteret
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS
Everything was absolutely perfect. It was my lady’s birthday, and the restaurant downstairs even put a candle on my lady’s cake when she turned 40.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Hyatt Grand Central New York
The Hyatt Grand Central is a wonderful hotel in a great location. We were able to walk to many of the sites we wanted to explore while visiting New York City.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton New York Downtown
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Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Hotel Edison Times Square
Clean room, Great Location, Entertaining Restaurant on site!
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Doubletree by Hilton New York Times Square South
Great staff and location. Everything was clean
Reviewed on 25 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.
