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 fascinating museums and entertainment choices 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.
Branch Brook Park
The largest park in the “Garden State” features lakes, waterways, forests, meadows and a spectacular cherry blossom festival in spring.
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
NYC: Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) Entry Ticket
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour: All Options
Edge Observation Deck at Hudson Yards
American Dream Sesame Street Learn + Play Ticket
Ultimate Manhattan Highlights Helicopter Tours
Top hotels in West Carteret
Hotel Edison Times Square
"Our overall experience was absolutely brilliant and superb value. We loved the hotel, the staff were fantastic and friendly, the location was perfect and so easy to access/get to everywhere, the restaurant/breakfast choices were convenient and excellent value, room was spotlessly clean and very comfortable ..."
Reviewed on May 31, 2026
Hyatt Grand Central New York
"The hotel is a bit dated, but well maintained and clean. The room was spacious and the bed was very comfortable! The lobby area is loud, but the staff was very nice."
Reviewed on May 31, 2026
Empire Hotel
"No coffee in the room!! The hotel desperately needs an update. Its age really shows. It’s just not worth the prices they charge. And it’s so busy and full so they just aren’t investing in the property. The carpet and wallpaper are dreadful. The paint is dirty and needs a fresh coat. It really needs ..."
Reviewed on May 31, 2026
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
"Update the room and elevator"
Reviewed on May 30, 2026
NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS
"The wifi was not good. The continental breakfast is not worth the money. The restaurant barely acknowledges you if you thr coupon and then either don't serve you or serve cold items. The room and hotel are nice, but small. The staff are helpful when you can find desk staff. For the cost expect more, ..."
Reviewed on May 30, 2026
Pod Times Square
"Fast elevators - 6 of them so there was never a long wait. Room is small yet functional. Amazingly quiet considering the location right off of the Lincoln Tunnel. Could see the buses going in and out of Port Authority. Safe area with lots to do. My only complaint would be the lack of ventilation ..."
Reviewed on May 30, 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.
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 Montgomery Park.
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.
South Broad Street
When in South Broad Street, you can plan a visit to Prudential Center and Newark Symphony 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.
