West Carteret
Newark
Visit West Carteret
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.
Military Park
Inspect the array of military sculptures and see the sword from above in this scenic park in the downtown 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 West Carteret
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
Good size room and good gym. Bathroom could have been bigger
Reviewed on Nov 13, 2025
Empire Hotel
front desk staff, door attendants and valet were an outstanding complement to you hotel.
Reviewed on Nov 14, 2025
Lotte New York Palace
Beautiful views of the cathedral. Very friendly staff. Amazing bar and restaurant. Great location. Furniture in rooms shows it's age a little bit. Great bathrooms.
Reviewed on Nov 17, 2025
Hotel Edison Times Square
This is our second stay at Hotel Edison. This is an honest review, which may seem contrary to the number of stars given. There were way more positives than negatives, but the negatives were worth noting. Our first room (Sept 2025) was a 2 bed, very comfortable, spacious room with a mini fridge, extra ...
Reviewed on Nov 18, 2025
Hyatt Grand Central New York
This was a busy location but the staff was efficient and friendly. The lines were handled promptly and the accommodations were excellent.
Reviewed on Nov 14, 2025
Paramount Times Square – A Generator Hotel
Jackie set the tone at the front desk. She was helpful and friendly, as was everyone we met here! No complaints for this girls trip!!!
Reviewed on Nov 17, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around West Carteret
Madison Hill
While Madison Hill might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Hyatt Hills Golf Course and Rahway River Park.
Dayton
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Dayton and surrounding area, you can visit Prudential Center and New Jersey Performing Arts Center.
Weequahic
While Weequahic isn't home to many top sights, Prudential Center and New Jersey Performing Arts Center are some notable places to visit nearby.
Lower Clinton Hill
While there might not be top attractions in Lower Clinton Hill, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Prudential Center and Newark Symphony Hall.
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.
Upper Clinton Hill
When in Upper Clinton Hill, you can plan a visit to Newark Symphony Hall and Newark City Hall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
West Carteret
- Times Square
- Central Park
- Madison Square Garden
- Rockefeller Center
- Statue of Liberty
- Empire State Building
- American Dream
- One World Trade Center
- Cape Liberty Cruise Port
- Radio City Music Hall
- Brooklyn Bridge
- Barclays Center Brooklyn
- Lincoln Center
- Prudential Center
- Battery Park
- National September 11 Memorial & Museum
