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Attractions
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New York CityPASS®: Experience 5 must-see attractions
Cruises & boat tours
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Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour: All Options
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American Museum of Natural History Tickets
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The Lion King On Broadway
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Downtown Super Tour with Hop-On Hop-Off Bus with Harbor Cruise
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.
Pleasantdale Chateau
You can learn about the history of West Orange when you stop by Pleasantdale Chateau. Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Montclair Art Museum
Use the audio guide to learn about historic and modern Native American art and sip wine at a live music event.
Branch Brook Park
The largest park in the “Garden State” features lakes, waterways, forests, meadows and a spectacular cherry blossom festival in spring.
The Mills at Jersey Gardens
You can do some window-shopping at The Mills at Jersey Gardens during your stay in Elizabeth. Experience the acclaimed art scene and entertainment choices in this walkable area.
Red Bull Arena
Catch an event at Red Bull Arena during your trip to Harrison. Experience the acclaimed theater scene and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Rutgers University Newark
Explore the campus of Rutgers University Newark during your stay in Newark. Experience the acclaimed art scene or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Seton Hall University
Explore the campus of Seton Hall University as part of your travels around South Orange. Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Areas of Newark
Downtown Newark
Noted for its live music and theaters, 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
If you're spending time in Newark Central Business District, check out sights like Prudential Center or New Jersey Performing Arts Center and hop on the metro to see more the city at Military Park Station or Washington Street Station.
Ironbound District
While visiting Ironbound District, you might make a stop by sights like Independence Park and Riverfront Park.
West Side
If you're spending some time in West Side, Lincoln Park and Mana Contemporary are top sights worth seeing.
North Ironbound
While visiting North Ironbound, you might make a stop by sights like Independence Park and Riverfront Park.
Greenville
If you're spending some time in Greenville, Fems Park and Afro-American Historical Society Museum are top sights worth seeing.
