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.
Pleasantdale Chateau
You can learn about the history of West Orange when you stop by Pleasantdale Chateau. Experience the acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Branch Brook Park
The largest park in the “Garden State” features lakes, waterways, forests, meadows and a spectacular cherry blossom festival in spring.
Montclair Art Museum
Use the audio guide to learn about historic and modern Native American art and sip wine at a live music event.
South Mountain Reservation
Explore the great outdoors at South Mountain Reservation, a lovely green space in Newark. Make some time to visit the shops while you're in the area.
Things to do
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets
One World Observatory Tickets
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour: All Options
American Dream Sesame Street Learn + Play Ticket
American Museum of Natural History Tickets
Central Park Zoo Admission Ticket with 4D Theater Access
Top hotels in Central Ward
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
Liked the location, easy to hop on subway or hop on hop off bus and walk!!
Reviewed on Oct 24, 2025
Hyatt Grand Central New York
Great hotel! I would book again for another trip!
Reviewed on Oct 28, 2025
Lotte New York Palace
Really miss the piano bar and restaurant at the Lobby and the openness of the space.
Reviewed on Oct 23, 2025
Paramount Times Square – A Generator Hotel
Great bartenders.
Reviewed on Oct 25, 2025
Hotel St. James
Older hotel, but still very solid. The people at the first desk were very friendly and engaging. Our room faced the street, so there was a lot of noise filtering from the outside including some guy on a bicycle cab who had the music blasting for hours. That would truly be the only knock I would put ...
Reviewed on Oct 24, 2025
Arlo Midtown
Great location, great gym (Arlo should put photos of the gym on the website), great breakfast, quick service and helpful staff. Thank you :)
Reviewed on Oct 27, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Central Ward
University Heights
When in University Heights and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Prudential Center or New Jersey Performing Arts Center and hop on the metro to see more 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.
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
When in Ironbound District, you can plan a visit to Prudential Center and Sports Illustrated Stadium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
North Ironbound
North Ironbound might not have many top sights, but Prudential Center and Sports Illustrated Stadium are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
