- Our list of the best things to do in Newark, New Jersey, features the top 746 nearby activities — including 253 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Newark, NJ has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Entertainment & Shows, Museums & Galleries, and Sights & Landmarks.
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Legendary MCs take the stage during an evening of performances by DMX, Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, and Mobb Deep
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New Jersey Performing Arts Center
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New Jersey Performing Arts Center is a world-class facility that hosts a variety of events including presidential visits. Ballet performances, orchestral performances, and educational programming make this a premier destination in New Jersey.
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Art and science combine at the Newark Museum through numerous art history, modern art, and scientific exhibits. The site also features a planetarium with regular shows and interactive children's programming through the entire museum.
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Prudential Center features over 200 events yearly, ranging from sporting events (NHL and NCAA basketball) to concerts. The New Jersey Devils and Seton Hall basketball call this facility home.
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Newark Public Library offers a collection of materials and programs of interest to educate, inform, enrich and entertain the citizens of the Newark Community. They also created the Teen Spot to offer space, library services and materials for area teenagers.
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A 6-acre park, Military Park has fitness activities including Yoga, Zumba and cardio classes as well as an entertainment area featuring music and dancing. There are also play areas for children, a farmers market and a games area.
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The Ironbound Recreation Cntr is a facility offering a number of amenities and facilities for its visitors to enjoy. Several pools, a workout room, and an ice skating rink are among the facilities inside the center.
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Home to an all-turf softball and soccer field, Alumni Field is a sports field tucked away in the Rutgers-Newark Campus. Visitors can enjoy a game to support local women's sports.
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As an art gallery for the public and a studio for artists, Seed Gallery showcases a variety of modern artwork. The gallery often hosts receptions and other events for the community to meet the artists and view their work.
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Housed in the longest continually active synagogue in Newark, The Jewish Museum of New Jersey is devoted to preserving Jewish heritage and history and to showcasing works by Jewish artists and creators. They feature permanent and traveling exhibits.
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A movie theater featuring 12 auditoriums, CityPlex 12 Newark displays first-run feature films using digital projection and surround sound. The theater offers stadium seating, arcade games, a party room and a concession area with food and drinks.