What's Downtown Newark Like?
While in Downtown Newark, you can spend time appreciating the live music and theater scene. While visiting the neighborhood, sports fans can enjoy hockey games. Top places to visit include Prudential Center. There's plenty more to see, including New Jersey Performing Arts Center and New Jersey Historical Society Museum.
How to Get to Downtown Newark
Flying to:
- Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR), 3.1 mi (5 km) from Downtown Newark
- Linden, NJ (LDJ), 9.1 mi (14.7 km) from Downtown Newark
- Teterboro, NJ (TEB), 9.8 mi (15.8 km) from Downtown Newark
Getting to Downtown Newark on Metro
Stations in the neighborhood include:
- Military Park Station
- Washington Street Station
Things to See and Do in and around Downtown Newark
Things to See near Downtown Newark:
- Rutgers University Newark (0.5 mi/0.8 km away)
- New Jersey Institute of Technology (0.5 mi/0.8 km away)
- Branch Brook Park (3.7 mi/5.9 km away)
- Seton Hall University (4 mi/6.4 km away)
- New Jersey City University (4.7 mi/7.6 km away)
Things to Do in Downtown Newark
- New Jersey Performing Arts Center
- New Jersey Historical Society Museum
- Gallery Aferro
When Is the Best Time to Visit Newark?
- Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 73°F)
- Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 36°F)
- Rainiest months: July, December, October, August (average 5 inches of rainfall)