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 City Hall
Gaze up at the sparkly 24-carat gold dome that juts out from the roof of this stately and historic city hall.
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.
Pleasantdale Chateau
You can learn about the history of West Orange when you stop by Pleasantdale Chateau. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Central Ward Hotel Deals
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
N/a
Reviewed on Dec 15, 2025
Hotel Edison Times Square
Staff was friendly and facility was very clean.
Reviewed on Dec 16, 2025
Empire Hotel
Staff was very helpful clean rooms
Reviewed on Dec 15, 2025
Millennium Hotel Broadway Times Square
100% would recommend and stay here again. It’s not the newest or the fanciest but it is clean, AMAZING LOCATION, and the people who work there are wonderful.
Reviewed on Dec 15, 2025
PUBLIC, an Ian Schrager hotel
Great site
Reviewed on Dec 13, 2025
Hotel St. James
Yes
Reviewed on Dec 15, 2025
Other neighborhoods around Central Ward
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
