Central Ward

Newark

A cityscape with a mix of modern and older buildings, a river in the foreground, and a hilly landscape in the background.

Stay near popular Central Ward attractions

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Prudential Center

8.4/10 (1,334 reviews)
See everything from electrifying hockey games and huge musical concerts to monster truck rallies and children’s shows at The Rock.
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Things to do

Go City: New York Explorer Pass - Entry to 2 to 10 Top Attractions

New York Explorer Pass: Visit 2-10 Attractions and Save Up to 50 Percent

S$108
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
New York Explorer Pass: Visit 2-10 Attractions and Save Up to 50 Percent
American Dream: SEA LIFE New Jersey Aquarium

American Dream: SEA LIFE New Jersey Aquarium

S$33
per traveller
88% of travellers recommend
American Dream: SEA LIFE New Jersey Aquarium
Edge Immersive Observation Deck Ticket

Edge Immersive Observation Deck Ticket

S$55
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Edge Immersive Observation Deck Ticket
Madame Tussauds New York Celebrity Wax Museum

Madame Tussauds New York Celebrity Wax Museum

S$56
per traveller
92% of travellers recommend
Madame Tussauds New York Celebrity Wax Museum
Exclusive First Ferry Access to Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island

Fully Guided Statue of Liberty Tour with Ellis Island

S$75
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Fully Guided Statue of Liberty Tour with Ellis Island
NYC: Contrasts Tour of Harlem, The Bronx, Queens & Brooklyn

NYC: Contrasts Tour of Harlem, The Bronx, Queens & Brooklyn

S$51
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
NYC: Contrasts Tour of Harlem, The Bronx, Queens & Brooklyn
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Where to stay in Central Ward

Find the best Central Ward areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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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 Historical Society Museum are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Military Park Station or Washington Street Station to see more of the city.

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West Side

If you're spending some time in West Side, Lincoln Park Tennis Center and Mana Contemporary are top sights worth seeing.

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North Ironbound

While visiting North Ironbound, you might make a stop by sights like Mamazzita and Riverfront Park.

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Ironbound District

If you're spending some time in Ironbound District, Mamazzita and Riverfront Park are top sights worth seeing.

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Newark Central Business District

While you're in Newark Central Business District, take in top sights like New Jersey Historical Society Museum or New Jersey Performing Arts Center, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Military Park Station or Washington Street Station.

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