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 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.
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.
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 acclaimed theater scene and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Central Ward Hotel Deals
Hyatt Grand Central New York
Great, central location. Clean room
Reviewed on 2026/3/19
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
Needs improvement on property. Missing elevator pad. Our room chair looked like from garage sale (Torn). Lights by bed 1 worked for light but could not plug in phone or devices to charge. Other lamp didn't work at all. Rug on our floor to elevator had tape holding rug down. Should have some kind ...
Reviewed on 2026/3/18
Hotel Edison Times Square
The staff was the friendliest I’ve ever encountered!
Reviewed on 2026/3/19
Paramount Times Square – A Generator Hotel
Adorable lobby. Rooms are adequately sized but lack details. Bad design in bathrooms, few towels, prison style sinks, could do so much with little $$ cost but disappointing overall. Elevators were tricky working only half the times. But FANTASTIC location! Great NYC views and SUPER CUTE cafe adjacent ...
Reviewed on 2026/3/19
Hyatt Regency Times Square
Very convenient to shops and restaurants also very clean and great staff members, I would definitely come back again
Reviewed on 2026/3/19
DoubleTree by Hilton New York Downtown
great hotel in a quiet location. down the street from the staten island ferry which is free and you can see the statue of liberty.
Reviewed on 2026/3/18
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 Newark Symphony Hall and Prudential Center.
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.
