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.
Branch Brook Park
The largest park in the “Garden State” features lakes, waterways, forests, meadows and a spectacular cherry blossom festival in spring.
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.
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
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour: All Options
One World Observatory Tickets
American Museum of Natural History Tickets
American Dream Sesame Street Learn + Play Ticket
Top of the Rock Observation Deck
Top hotels in West Carteret
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
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Reviewed on Jan 13, 2026
Hyatt Grand Central New York
The room was good, although there was some noise at night....I think it was the aircon systems, eventhough ours was off at night. The hot water didn't work for a day, but they fixed that quickly when reported, I was disappointed that they charged $4 per bag for holding on day of departure & arrival. ...
Reviewed on Jan 9, 2026
Hyatt Regency Times Square
Convenient and clean
Reviewed on Jan 10, 2026
Millennium Hotel Broadway Times Square
Our favorite thing was the convenience of the location. So very close to everything. Or easily accessible to the subway. Very clean and friendly helpful staff.
Reviewed on Jan 13, 2026
Lotte New York Palace
Amazing hotel, spent Christmas which was just magical. My only gripe was all the tourists coming inside to have photos taken so if you wanted to just sit down in the lobby area it was impossible
Reviewed on Jan 10, 2026
NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS
Staff was amazing
Reviewed on Jan 8, 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 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.
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 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.
