First Time Tourists Guide in Newark
SIGHTSEEING
Newark has 4-season climate. The best month to see the cherry blossom festival is on April at Essex County Cherry Blossom Festival. You can visit the Bloomfest on July to see art performances, culture, food, and many more. Basically there are many historical, culture, and art sites worth to visit in Newark.
Cathedral Basillica of The Sacred Heart
DOWNTOWN
The downtown Newark is a busy place because it's the central business district. It's also the major cultural sites such as the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC). It's used as the venue for cultural and art performances. There are also Newark Penn Station and Newark Broad Street Station located in the central city. Tourists can ride on a cab to explore the downtown.
Newark Penn Station
Newark Broad Street Station
SHOPPING
Shopping center in Newark is everywhere with premium and branded items to offer. The Mills at Jersey Gardens is the largest mall in the city. There are almost 18 million people come each year to shop in this mall. It has over 200 stores with premium quality of items. If you are looking for local market that sells authentic Newark souvenirs, Newark Farmer's market is the answer. It has Newark's local food, drink, and handmade crafts.
The Mills at Jersey Gardens
FOOD & DRINK
Most popular food in Newark is mostly bread. There are many American restaurants and café you can find easily in the city. One of the must-visit restaurants in Newark is Skipjack Dining. It serves seasonal food made of local ingredients to complete your culinary adventure.
Skipjack Dining
CULTURE
Watching the cultural and art performances in NJPAC's Theater Square during the summer will be the best way to learn the culture of Newark people. There are also many performances from outside Newark such as Brazilian Festival, Endless Art Festival, African American Heritage Festival, and Portugal Festival.
New Jersey Performing Arts Center
BEST TIME TO VISIT
Best time to visit Newark is on Spring and early Summer. It's between March to May or June to August.
HOTEL
Newark Liberty International Airport Marriott is the best place to stay after a long flight. This hotel is located around 1 kilometer from Newark International Airport. If you’re looking for a budget hotel, Courtyard Newark Downtown is the best option. This hotel has simple but comfortable design perfect for resting. Moreover, this hotel is located in the city center.
Newark Liberty International Airport Marriott
Courtyard Newark Downtown
RESTAURANT
Fornos of Spain is famously known for its fresh seafood. This restaurant is even called as a must-visit restaurant in New Jersey by national magazine. Experience a fine breakfast at Dutch’s Gastropub. It's a restaurant and bar in Newark, open everyday at 6 am. This restaurant serves various breakfast menu to start your day.
Fornos of Spain
Dutch’s Gastropub
CAFE
Coperaco is specialized in coffee and roastery. Other than the quality of the menu, this cafe also has high ceiling that allows the sun to enter through the space and creates a comfortable atmosphere. Blueprint Café is another recommended cafe to visit. This cafe offers coffee, tea, and some vegan foods. This cafe also provides delivery and take away order.
Coperaco Café
Blueprint Cafe
BAR AND NIGHTLIFE
There are so many clubs and bars in Newark. Visit QXT’S Night Club for the best nightlife experience in the city. It's the most visited club in Newark with live DJ performance.
QXT’S Night Club
INTERESTING PLACE
New Jersey Performing Art Center is the most famous performing art centers in the US. The talented performers have attracted tourists to see the shows. This place is a must visit destination for tourists all around the world. If you love natural attraction, you better visit Branch Brook Park. It's a public park and the home for the Cherry Blossom Festival.
New Jersey Performing Arts Center
Branch Brook Park
INSTAGRAMMABLE SPOT
Newark is definitely a perfect place for your aesthetic Instagram feed. These places should be in your bucket list. Branch Brook Park is green park where you can see the cherry blossoming. Lincoln Park, Ironbound Recreation Center, and Eagle Rock Reservation are places to look around the beauty and the unique of statues with fresh atmosphere of Newark city.
Ironbound Recreation Center
Eagle Rock Reservation
