Central Ward, NJ
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.
Military Park
Inspect the array of military sculptures and see the sword from above in this scenic park in the downtown area.
Newark Museum of Art
With extensive art collections, fascinating science exhibits and exciting interactive displays, you could easily spend the whole day in New Jersey’s largest museum.
Newark City Hall
Gaze up at the sparkly 24-carat gold dome that juts out from the roof of this stately and historic city hall.
Branch Brook Park
The largest park in the “Garden State” features lakes, waterways, forests, meadows and a spectacular cherry blossom festival in spring.
Things to do
Intrepid Museum Admission Ticket
NYC: Wall Street and Financial District Walking Tour
Boroughs Tour: Brooklyn, Bronx, Harlem, Queens & Coney Island
American Museum of Natural History Tickets
Central Ward Hotel Deals
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
The property is good but the elevator
Reviewed on Jan 21, 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton New York Downtown
Good
Reviewed on Jan 21, 2026
Millennium Hotel Broadway Times Square
Great staff great hotel bathroom needs updates other than that great hotel in nyc
Reviewed on Jan 20, 2026
Hotel Edison Times Square
Clean room
Reviewed on Jan 22, 2026
Hyatt Grand Central New York
Everything was great, looking forward to stay again.
Reviewed on Jan 19, 2026
Lotte New York Palace
A beautiful hotel and out room was spotless. The staff were all friendly and welcoming. They will gladly offer suggestions on things to see and do if you ask.
Reviewed on Jan 20, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Central Ward
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.
University Heights
When in University Heights and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like New Jersey Performing Arts Center or Prudential Center and hop on the metro to see more the city at Norfolk Street Station or Warren Street Station.
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.
Fairmount
While there might not be top attractions in Fairmount, you can explore the larger area and discover places like New Jersey Performing Arts Center and Prudential Center.
Downtown Newark
Discover cultural venues like New Jersey Performing Arts Center and Newark Museum of Art in this central business district. Easily explore on foot via the Lenape Trail or access public transit at Penn Station and Newark Light Rail stops.
Newark Central Business District
If you're spending time in Newark Central Business District, check out sights like New Jersey Performing Arts Center or Prudential Center and hop on the metro to see more the city at Military Park Station or Washington Street Station.
