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 acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices 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.
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.
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
New York Explorer Pass: Visit 2-10 Attractions and Save Up to 50 Percent
Edge Observation Deck at Hudson Yards
American Dream Sesame Street Learn + Play Ticket
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour: All Options
Ultimate Manhattan Highlights Helicopter Tours
Top hotels in West Carteret
Hyatt Grand Central New York
Rooms clean & comfortable. Friendly & helpful staff.. great location!
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
I stayed this past week, it was an alright hotel.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Hotel Edison Times Square
Stayed here back in November 2025, the stay itself was ok, room not huge, but had all you needed. On check in they explained they take a $300 deposit which is refundable after 21 days. The refund was never received, when I contacted them they said it was nothing to do with them and to contact my ...
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Hyatt Regency Times Square
Room clean and air condition set at the right temperature.. staff vey helpful and courteous
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton New York Downtown
Overall this property did what i needed it to do. Didn't smell like smoke and it was quiet and everyone was professional and reapectful. It was close to everywhere we needed to go which was a major plus too.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS
Check-in was easy. Mohammed at the front desk was pleasant and able to get us into the room early. Good location next to Penn Station. No problems at all.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around West Carteret
Dayton
While Dayton isn't home to many top sights, Montgomery Park and Prudential 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 Montgomery Park and Prudential Center.
Upper Clinton Hill
Upper Clinton Hill might not have many top sights, but Montgomery Park and Newark Symphony 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.
Central Ward
If you're spending time in Central Ward, check out sights like Prudential Center or New Jersey Performing Arts Center and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Warren Street Station or Norfolk Street Station.
