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.
Military Park
Inspect the array of military sculptures and see the sword from above in this scenic park in the downtown area.
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.
Rutgers University Newark
Walk around the campus at Rutgers University Newark as part of your travels around Newark. Experience the acclaimed art galleries or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Things to do
NYC: Statue of Liberty Sunset Cruise Ticket
New York City: Central Park Electric Scooter Tour
Top hotels in Central Ward
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
Marcus, the doorman, was outstanding! So helpful and cheerful, made our experience in NYC a great one! Thank you Marcus.
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
Hotel Edison Times Square
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Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Empire Hotel
Staff was very accommodating when we arrived with a special request. Hotel was clean and decorated beautifully for the Christmas holiday. Only down side was the rooms were a little small.
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Millennium Hotel Broadway Times Square
Clean and comfy! Great view of the city and friendly staff made for a wonderful stay!
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
PUBLIC, an Ian Schrager hotel
Clean well designed rooms
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Hotel St. James
The only negative was the noise the furnace made and it would wake you up. Excellent location!
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Central Ward
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
