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.
Sports Illustrated Stadium
Catch an event at Sports Illustrated Stadium during your trip to Harrison. Experience the acclaimed art scene and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Branch Brook Park
The largest park in the “Garden State” features lakes, waterways, forests, meadows and a spectacular cherry blossom festival in spring.
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.
Turtle Back Zoo
Visit the native and exotic animals who call Turtle Back Zoo home during your travels in West Orange. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Things to do
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets
Edge Observation Deck at Hudson Yards
Madame Tussauds New York Celebrity Wax Museum
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour: All Options
NYC: Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) Entry Ticket
American Dream Sesame Street Learn + Play Ticket
Top hotels in West Carteret
Hyatt Grand Central New York
The room was good and the location is excellent, our room had some noises which kept my wife up and there was a nearly $45 a night destination fee. If there is noise for you, you can ask to switch rooms.
Reviewed on Apr 13, 2026
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
Location, a lot of areas to eat and the subway is right around the corner
Reviewed on Apr 13, 2026
Hotel Edison Times Square
Staff was friendly and helpful whenever their service was needed
Reviewed on Apr 14, 2026
Hyatt Regency Times Square
Spacious room. Friendly staff.
Reviewed on Apr 13, 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton New York Downtown
Basic hotel. Check in. Check out. Decent location. Near Wall Street, Battery park and ferry to Ellis island… subway close. Nothing special but I don’t think it’s intended to be. Fine for place to crash and if you want anything it’s close by.
Reviewed on Apr 14, 2026
NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS
This has become my go-to hotel of late for NYC trips. Not because it's anything fancy, but the location right next to Penn Station, Amtrak, LIRR, and the A/C/E, 1/2/3, B/D/F/M, and 7 trains is so convenient. Many pilots & flight attendants whose regular route takes them to NY stay here for this reason. ...
Reviewed on Apr 13, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around West Carteret
Dayton
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Dayton and surrounding area, you can visit Montgomery Park and Prudential Center.
Weequahic
While Weequahic isn't home to many top sights, Montgomery Park and Prudential Center are some notable places to visit nearby.
Upper Clinton Hill
When in Upper Clinton Hill, you can plan a visit to Montgomery Park and Newark Symphony Hall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
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.
Central Ward
While you're in Central Ward, take in top sights like Prudential Center or Newark Museum of Art, and hop on the metro to see more the city at Warren Street Station or Norfolk Street Station.
