Central Ward
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 City Hall
Gaze up at the sparkly 24-carat gold dome that juts out from the roof of this stately and historic city hall.
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.
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 entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Things to do
Madame Tussauds New York Celebrity Wax Museum
New York Explorer Pass: Visit 2-10 Attractions and Save Up to 50 Percent
Edge Observation Deck at Hudson Yards
Empire State Building Observatory Tickets - General Admission & Express
Fully Guided Statue of Liberty Tour with Ellis Island
Top hotels in Central Ward
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
Nice
Reviewed on 17 Feb, 2026
Millennium Hotel Broadway Times Square
Great location
Reviewed on 18 Feb, 2026
Lotte New York Palace
Beautiful hotel and large spacious rooms!
Reviewed on 18 Feb, 2026
NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS
Th staff was incredible and the vintage hotel was spotless and quiet
Reviewed on 18 Feb, 2026
Hotel Edison Times Square
Have been staying here since 1979. Always an excellent choice in NYC with regards to location, staff, housekeeping staff and accommodations. You can never go wrong with the Edison.
Reviewed on 13 Feb, 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton New York Downtown
Spacious
Reviewed on 14 Feb, 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 New Jersey Performing Arts Center or Prudential 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 New Jersey Performing Arts Center and Prudential 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.
