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. Take in some culture at New Jersey Performing Arts Center and New Jersey Historical Society Museum. There's plenty more to see, including Prudential Center and Military Park.
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
What to See in Downtown Newark
- Prudential Center
- Rutgers University Newark
- Military Park
Things to Do in Downtown Newark
- New Jersey Performing Arts Center
- Gallery Aferro
- New Jersey Historical Society Museum
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)