Central Ward, NJ
Newark
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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.
Sports Illustrated Stadium
Catch an event at Sports Illustrated Stadium during your trip to Harrison. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed art scene in this vibrant area.
Central Ward Hotel Deals
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
1st room was terrible. Michelle at the front desk made it right for us. She deserves 5 stars. Hotel needs an upgrade really bad. The elevator lobby was being worked on and it was a major inconvenience!!
Reviewed on 2026/2/20
Millennium Hotel Broadway Times Square
Great location and very nice staff
Reviewed on 2026/2/20
Lotte New York Palace
Everything was perfect
Reviewed on 2026/2/19
NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS
The staff was super nice especially the lady who cleaned our room. As far as customer service goes, I am disappointed. For check in, there was a lot of staff standing around not helping the check in wait at the counter. There was only one person checking in more than 6 groups of families. After 10 ...
Reviewed on 2026/2/19
Hotel Edison Times Square
No mini fridge was a big inconvenience, as well as the room was not like the photos on the listing and much smaller then expected
Reviewed on 2026/2/19
DoubleTree by Hilton New York Downtown
Everything was great! Great location, easy to get to public transportation and Ferry. The wait for the elevator was the only drawback.
Reviewed on 2026/2/19
Other neighborhoods 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 the city at Norfolk Street Station or Warren Street Station.
South Broad Street
When in South Broad Street, you can plan a visit to Newark Symphony Hall and Newark City Hall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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
Discover cultural venues like New Jersey Performing Arts Center and Newark Museum of Art in this central business district. Easily explore on foot via the Lenape Trail or access public transit at Penn Station and Newark Light Rail stops.
Newark Central Business District
If you're spending time in Newark Central Business District, check out sights like New Jersey Performing Arts Center or Prudential Center and hop on the metro to see more the city at Military Park Station or Washington Street Station.
