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Greetings

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Something for Everyone

8 What’s New 10 Revel in Annual Festivals and Events 14 Accommodations 18 Let’s Shop 24 Dining | Savor World Class and Traditional Fare 32 Attractions 34 Top 10 Things to Do 38 Year-Round Family Fun 42 Explore the Outdoors 46 Got Sports 49 Newark After Dark 52 Enjoy the Arts 57 Getting Around 60 A College Town: Attracting Students and Entrepreneurs 63 Visitors Services

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Dear Friends: On behalf of the people of Newark, I would like to welcome you to our city.

Newark has undergone a transformation in the past three decades and now offers its visitors a wide variety of attractions. Whether you are here for a classical music concert at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center, cool jazz at Newark Symphony Hall, or a New Jersey Devils hockey game at the Prudential Center, Newark provides world-class entertainment to match every taste.

You can stay at one of our first-class hotels, see a college basketball game, visit the Tibetan art exhibit at the Newark Museum, and have a quiet dinner at one of our many outstanding restaurants––all in one day.

Newark has something for every visitor, whether here for business or pleasure. We hope you will have a memorable experience in Newark, one that you will share your with friends and family.

This Visitors Guide––our city’s first––contains vital information about Newark’s wide range of compelling sites. In it you’ll find locations and operating hours for most of our attractions. Using this guide will enable you to enjoy Newark as you learn more about our city’s history, vibrant present and strong future.

Welcome to Newark. I hope you enjoy your stay in New Jersey’s largest and most dynamic city!

All the best!

Sincerely,

Office of the Mayor 920 Broad Street, RM 200 Newark, NJ 07102 Tel: (973) 733 6400 Fax (973) 733-3711

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bring a group of 9 or more and save up to 20% • call 973.353.7561 for details NJPAC is easy to reach to and from New York City and points beyond!

The Arts Center offers convenient access to Penn Station, Newark Liberty International Airport and major thoroughfares including the New Jersey Turnpike and Garden State Parkway.

To see what’s on stage and buy tickets: njpac.org • 1.888.GO.NJPAC

Greetings from the Greater Newark Convention & Visitors Bureau and welcome to the great city of Newark New Jersey!

I am excited to join you on this inaugural journey as you experience the best of what Newark, New Jersey has to offer.

Newark has something for everyone and is the newest “must-see� destination on the East Coast! We are a city rich in history, arts and culture with endless opportunities to experience something new. This guide will assist you with everything you need to plan an exciting visit including boutique shopping, food and walking tours, world class entertainment and neighborhoods that thrive with authentic Portuguese and African-American cuisine.

So whether you take in a performance at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) or spend a weekend during our peak festival season, I am confident that your visit to Newark will be an enjoyable one!

Karin M. Aaron President/CEO Greater Newark Convention & Visitors Bureau

58 Park Place, 1st Floor Newark, New Jersey 07102 Phone: 973-735-2135 Website: www.newarkhappening.com

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Greenspace grows in Downtown Newark.

Mulberry Commons is a 22-acre development featuring retail and corporate offices and a three-acre park loaded with public art.

The park will connect the Prudential Center, Newark Penn Station and the GRAMMY Museum Experience, where visitors enjoy interactive musical sessions and delve into the legacies of their favorite recording artists. Find it all at the only GRAMMY Museum on the East Coast.

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id you know that Newark boasts the longest mural on the East Coast?

Gateway to Newark: Portraits stretches 1.39 miles and showcases local and international artists with stunning works that represent each element of the city’s heritage and culture.

And while you’re in the neighborhood, be sure to visit the Newark Allery in the Ironbound district, an ever-changing exhibit by aerosol artists adorning the walls of a one-block alley. There are murals in every ward, part of the effort to bring public art to each neighborhood through the Newark Murals Project, a unit of the city’s Planning Office. Wherever you are in Newark, you’re sure to find art on its walls.

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ocated alongside the Passaic River, Riverfront Park is a centerpiece of the city’s great park system with 15 acres of biking and walking trails, playgrounds and ballfields. During warmer months, the park features movie nights, concerts, exercise classes, festivals and boat tours on the Passaic River. Future plans include an outdoor amphitheater and a sculpture gallery. Newarkriverfront.org

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A 3.5-mile self-guided walking tour has over 80 points of interest, several of which feature interpretive panels that provide an overview of each site’s history. Popular stops include the 115-year-old Broad Street Station, the 1885 Ballantine House and the National State Bank building that’s now home to the Hotel Indigo Newark Downtown. Download the app or pick up a map at the Visitors Information Center.

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he newest neighborhood art destination is in the city’s West Ward. The site, a PSEG electrical facility, includes a 30-foot art wall and outdoor public space. Designed by the architectural firm behind the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture, the art wall walkway has tall decorative pillars that are capped to provide shade for outdoor events and gatherings.

International and local artists––six from Newark––contributed mosaics and sculptures. It’s a win for the community, the city’s infrastructure and the arts.

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hether it’s a commemoration, an outdoor concert, an arts festival or a special sporting event, the city is alive with social activities year-round.

Newark is a culturally diverse community and proud of its mixed heritage. Niche events such as Afrobeat Festival, Portugal Day Newark Festival and Newark Gay Pride Fest are examples of our vibrant scene. So whether you take in a performance with the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra or a poetry slam during the Dodge Poetry Festival, your experience in Newark will be unforgettable!

Looking for an interesting activity?

Try the Newark Museum’s Jazz in the Garden or Newark First Fridays, a monthly arts and cultural festival.

Bloomfest

Did you know that Essex County’s Branch Brook Park is the oldest county park in America? The Annual Cherry Blossom Festival (Bloomfest) welcomes more than 100,000 visitors each year and the park is home to more cherry blossom trees than Washington D.C., but who’s counting?

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Festival and Events Calendar

Late Thursdays newarkmuseum.org/ adult-programs/late-thursdays

July

Afro Beat Fest facebook.com/NewarkSocial

Friday before St. Patrick’s Day St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Thursdays in July and August Newark Museum’s Jazz in the Garden newarkmuseum.org/jazzin-the-garden

Bloomfest | Cherry Blossom Festival Bloomfest.org

Thursday nights July––August Horizon Foundation Sounds of the City njpac.org

March April May

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater alvinailey.org

May to September Newark First Fridays newarkfirstfridays.com

Second Saturday in May McDonald’s Gospel Fest prucenter.com/events/gospelfest

June

June through September Ubiquity Soul @ Military Park Summer Series ubiquitysoul.com Second weekend in June Portugal Day Newark Festival, Ironbound portugaldaynewark.org Wednesdays late June–– early August Newark Black Film Festival newarkmuseum.org/nbff

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Usually 4 days surrounding second weekend in July Newark Gay Pride Fest, Annual Pride Festival and Parade newarkgaypride.org Late July Lincoln Park Music Festival lpccd.org/arts-culture/music-fest

September

Brazilian Day Newark Festival facebook.com/BraFest Newark Fashion Forward newarkfashionforward.com

Puerto Rican Day Parade prdpnj.org

Late September MakerFest at the Newark Museum newarkmuseum.org/makerfest

October

Dodge Poetry Festival: Biennial dodgepoetry.org Newark Arts Festival newarkarts.org/opendoors

October––April New Jersey Devils: NHL Hockey nhl.com/devils October––June New Jersey Symphony Orchestra njsymphony.org

November

TD James Moody Jazz Festival njpac.org

December

Basilica Christmas Carol Sing cathedralbasilica.org

Newark International Film Festival newarkiff.com

Harlem Globetrotters harlemglobetrotters.com

Halsey Festival halseyfest.splashthat.com

Hip Hop Nutcracker hiphopnutcracker.com Hot for the Holidays hot97.com/hotfortheholidays Trans-Siberian Orchestra Holiday Concert trans-siberian.com/index/home

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hether you’re traveling for business or pleasure, or in town for a show at New Jersey Performing Arts Center or Prudential Center, the best way to experience it all is to check in and stay a while.

Newark has nearly 4,000 rooms of boutique and brand name hotels to meet your every need. Full-service hotels such as Marriott, Hilton and DoubleTree offer upgraded amenities and conference space to hold your next Newark event. Or, enjoy an evening at the Hotel Indigo Downtown Newark or the new TRYP by Wyndham offering boutique-style experiences and trendy accommodations unique to the City of Newark! Most city hotels are within walking distance to shopping and dining and offer complimentary shuttle service to Newark Liberty International Airport.

Hotel Indigo Downtown Newark 810 Broad Street | 973-242-0065 | ihg.com/hotelindigo This contemporary hotel, set in the former First National State Bank built in 1912, is located downtown within walking distance to Prudential Center and Mulberry Commons.

Restaurant/Lounge Riviera Hotel 169 Clinton Avenue | 973-824-6000 | hotelrivieranj.com Oversized rooms and closest hotel to Lincoln Park, budget-friendly.

TRYP by Wyndham––Newark 24 East Park Street | 973-642-7100 | tryphotels.com Hip new hotel in a renovated building near Military Park with sleek accommodations, including rooms designed just for families.

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Downtown & Nearby Best Western Robert Treat Hotel 50 Park Place | 973-622-1000 rthotel.com | Closest hotel to the NJ Performing Arts Center, adjacent to Military Park and nearby residential dwellings and corporate offices. Rooftop bar/ Restaurant/Lounge.

Comfort Suites Newark 1348 McCarter Hwy | 973-481-5200 | comfortsuitesnewark.net | Conveniently situated off Route 21/McCarter Highway.

Budget friendly. Five minutes from downtown and Penn Station.

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Courtyard Newark Downtown 858 Broad Street | 973-848-0070 courtyardnewarkdowntown.com | Located in the heart of downtown Newark and convenient to nearby Prudential Center, Newark City Hall and the federal courthouse.

Restaurant/Lounge Hilton Newark Penn Station 1048 Raymond Blvd. | 973-622-5000 | hilton.com | Closest hotel to Newark Penn Station. Connected by indoor skyway to Gateway Center and retail shopping. Restaurant/Lounge

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Accommodations

Best Western Plus Newark Airport 101 International Way | 973-621-6200 | bwnewark.com Modern hotel with 24-hour airport service and complimentary hot buffet breakfast.

Restaurant/Lounge Courtyard by Marriott Newark Liberty Airport 600 Route 1&9 South | 973-643-8500 | marriott.com Recently renovated with an indoor swimming pool, this location is convenient to downtown with easy auto access to major sites in the region. | Restaurant/Lounge DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel 128 Frontage Road | 973-690-5500 | doubletree3.hilton.com | Full service hotel with all the amenities you’d expect from this brand complete with an indoor pool and a freshly baked chocolate chip cookie on arrival.

Restaurant/Lounge Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriot Airport 618 Route 1&9 South | 973-242-2600 | fairfieldinn.com Business and leisure travelers choose from comfortable rooms or executive suites; complimentary breakfast buffet and indoor pool.

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Holiday Inn Newark Airport 450 Route 1&9 | 973-242-0900 holidayinn.com Family friendly, fully updated property offering hotel packages to enhance your stay.

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Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Newark International Airport 160A Frontage Road | 973-589-1000 ramada.com | Situated close to the airport, interstates and downtown. Enjoy 24-hour dining at the Café.

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Home2 Suites by Hilton 620 RTE. 1 & 9 South | 973-589-3002 | home2suites3.hilton.com Hotel offers modern studio and one-bedroom suites.

Perfect for extended stays.

Complimentary breakfast.

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Newark Liberty International Airport 652 US RTE. 1&9 S. | 973-624-5300 | marriott.com All-suite hotel with large rooms, complimentary breakfast and indoor swimming pool.

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Howard Johnson Hotel

by Wyndham Newark Airport 20 Frontage Road | 973-536-0482 hojo.com | Convenient to I-78 and I-95 with 24-hour airport service, this is an affordable choice close to downtown and New York City.

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Newark Liberty International Airport Marriott 1 Hotel Road | 973-623-0006 marriott.com | Full-service, largest hotel in Newark. The only hotel on airport property.

Redesigned rooms and suites for overnight or extended stays.

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Wyndham Garden Newark Airport 550 RTE. 1&9 South | 973-824-4000 | wyndham.com | Great value and outdoor pool.

Hotel’s Park and Fly package offers free two-week parking with one-night stay.

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Home2 Suites by Hilton Raymond Boulevard at Military Park | 1-800-Hiltons Pestana Hotel 114 Monroe St. | pestana.com

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Let your dining experience take center stage.

Dine at Nico with convenience and ease before your show at NJPAC or enjoy a delectable lunch at the center of it all. Enjoy Chef Andrew Watterson’s eclectic menu featuring crisp salads, healthy grain bowls, delicious sandwiches, inventive entrees, and a great selection of appetizers suitable for sharing.

New Jersey Performing Arts Center One Center Street, Newark, NJ 973.642.1226 | nicokitchenbar.com

The Mills at Jersey Gardens

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ewark is a town of brand name, familyowned and one-of-a-kind businesses offering unusual items and excellent service. Here’s a sampling of great retail experiences. Or find a listing of the city’s many shops at newarkhappening.com

DOWNTOWN and in the NEIGHBORHOODS

Stroll down Halsey Street where you’Il find shops filled with art, eclectic apparel and locally made products. For men seeking high-end clothing and accessories, be sure to visit Gentlemen’s Quarters, Unique Design Menswear or Dan’s Hats and Caps, stocking luxury brand toppers from around the world. For women, Off the Hanger, Closet Savvy Consignment and Forever Audacious are must-see destinations when you are in town.

To keep you going on your shopping spree,

Newark Mementoes

If you’d like Newark-branded merchandise as a cool souvenir of your stay, be sure to drop in at the GNCVB Visitor Information Center.

Not only will you meet a friendly, knowledgeable staff eager to help you navigate the city, you’ll find smart looking, well-designed t-shirts, umbrellas, mugs and more, including shopping tips.

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IRONBOUND Don’t miss Newark’s colorful

Ironbound District where you can shop, snack and savor a multi-cultural vibe. Here you’ll discover imported housewares, European style-clothing, unique jewelry and pottery as well as food and wines imported from Spain, Portugal, Brazil and other Latin American countries. Be sure to stop at Nadri Fashion, Vinhas Jewelers or CS Cork, a unique store filled with original and luxury items all handmade from natural cork. Goironbound.com

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Looking for major brands at great prices?

Head to The Mills at Jersey Gardens, the state’s largest premium outlet mall with more than 200 stores. Or take a short drive to ultra-chic The Mall at Short Hills, with Tiffany & Co., Dior, Prada, Hermes, Louis Vuitton and specialty department stores Bloomingdale’s, Nordstrom, Neiman-Marcus and Macy’s among the 140 shops. newarkhappening.com

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visit T.M. Ward Coffee, a fourth generation-owned shop on South Broad Street selling gourmet coffee, nuts, dried fruits and gift baskets. The city has national brands, too. Head to Nike and the Gap for new running shoes or jeans. Further afield, Ashley Stewart has opened a store in the University Heights neighborhood that’s filled with stylish women’s fashions. And in the South Ward, Woodstack-Newark, a regional clothing shop, has garments for men, women and kids.

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AdvertoriAl

Since its founding in 1909, the Newark Museum has grown to become New Jersey’s largest art and education institution—and one of the country’s most influential.

Its wildly diverse global art collection encompasses more than 200,000 items, including paintings and sculpture from the 18th to 21st centuries.

The Museum features one of the country’s most comprehensive collections of African Art, a distinguished collection of Decorative Arts, a world-renowned Asian Art collection, Art of the Ancient Mediterranean and an Top: Arts of Global Africa Gallery; Above: The Tibetan Buddhist Altar; Right: Georgia o’keeffe, Purple Petunias, 1925. oil on canvas, 15⅞ x 13 in. Newark Museum, Bequest of Cora Louise Hartshorn 1958 58.167 © 2018 Georgia o’keeffe Museum / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York

unparalleled collection of glass artwork. For those whose tastes are more down to earth, the Museum offers more than 75,000 specimens in its far-ranging natural sciences collection.

Guests visiting the Newark Museum will find a variety of options to captivate every member of the family.

Highlights include the Alice and Leonard Dreyfuss Planetarium and the elegantly preserved Victorian Ballantine House—a national historic landmark. Don’t miss the hands-on MakerSpace or the relaxing serenity of the The Ballantine House Library Alice Ransom Dreyfuss Memorial Garden, featuring contemporary sculptures.

Depending on the time of year you visit, you may also enjoy Jazz in the Garden performances, the Newark Museum Black Film Festival, or take advantage of our Late Thursdays and Second Sundays. No matter when you come, don’t forget to look for a truly unique gift or art book from our beautifully curated Museum Shop.

To LeARN MoRe, CALL 973.596.6550 oR VISIT NewARkMuSeuM.oRG 49 Washington Street Newark’s Downtown/Arts District Admission: Adults $15 Seniors and Students $8 Open: Wednesday––Sunday Noon to 5pm

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o many food choices, so little time! When visiting the city make sure to dedicate part of the trip to sampling and savoring the culinary and cultural mélange that is Newark.

It’s a city built by immigrants and each group has left a permanent and tasty legacy. Newark has long been known for its Ironbound area, where there are Portuguese, Spanish, Hispanic and Brazilian restaurants, bakeries and ice cream. Citywide there’s also a solid tradition of soul food as well as ltalian, Irish, German, African, Asian and Mediterranean cuisines.

Edible Jersey, a publication that focuses on food from source to table, featured Newark in a recent issue, lauding it for “preserving a legacy while pursuing a renaissance.”

Want a sure sign of the renaissance and the opportunities it brings? It’s when celebrity chefs put down stakes. Chef Marcus Samuelsson, of Red Rooster in Harlem and other restaurants around the world, was attracted to Newark’s cultural history. He opened Marcus B&P in late 2017 in the Hahne & Co. building on Broad Street.

Marcus B&P sources produce from AeroFarms, the world’s largest indoor vertical farm, based in the Ironbound. A longstanding Newark favorite is Vonda’s Kitchen, led by Vonda McPherson.

Her healthy take on soul and comfort food favorites has made it an important fixture in the city’s food scene.

Fast food, casual, gourmet, bakeries and fine dining, Newark has it all. Start hungry and begin exploring this exciting food-centric city!

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Places to Dine NJPAC / Military Park Area

Halsey Street Area 27 Mix | $$ American (New), Mexican 27 Halsey St. | 973-648-0643 27mix.com

Burger Walla | $$ Indian, Burgers, American (New) 47 Halsey St. | 862-259-2552 burgerwalla.com/

Barcade | $$ Arcade, Bar, Sandwiches 494 Broad St. | 973-351-4644 barcadenewark.com

Dutch’s | $$ Lounge | 24 E. Park St. 973-642-7100 yelp.com/biz/dutchs-lounge-newark

Central Restaurant | $ Diner, Breakfast & Brunch 30 Central Ave. | 973- 623-8137 yelp.com/biz/centralrestaurant-newark

Big Bite Restaurant | $ Pizza, Salad, Sandwiches 567 Broad St. | 973-242-4900 bigbiterestaurant.business.site

Maize | $$$ American (New), Bar 50 Park Pl. | 973-733-2202 hmaizerestaurant.com

Dario’s Restaurant | $ Mexican | 20 Academy St. 973-741-1106 | yelp.com/biz/ darios-restaurant-newark

Blaze Pizza | $ Salad, Pizza, Fast Food 691 Broad St. | 973-206-4278 blazepizza.com

Borders Tex-Mex Cantina | $$ Tex-Mex, Sports Bar 1034 McCarter Hwy. 973-755-7650 borderscantina.com

Green Chicpea | $ Middle Eastern, Salad, Falafel 59 Halsey St. | 862-240-1500 greenchicpea.com

China Express | $ Chinese | 42 Commerce St. 973-648-8984 | yelp.com/biz/ china-express-newark Chinatown Diner | $ Chinese | 600 Broad St. 973-596-1888 | chinatowndiner. wixsite.com/mysite Cordobesas $ Latin American 85 Mulberry St. | 973-877-1955 yelp.com/biz/cordobesas-newark

Nico Kitchen + Bar | $$ American (New) New Jersey Performing Arts Ctr. 973-642-1226 | nicokitchenbar.com Ono Grinds Poke | $$ Poke, Acai Bowls, Asian Fusion 1227 Raymond Blvd.

973-982-7653 | onogrindspoke.com Wok to Walk | $ Noodles, Thai | 695 Broad St. 973-622-2681 | woktowalk.com/us

Don Pepe | $$$ Spanish | 844 McCarter Hwy. 973-623-4662 donpeperestaurant.com

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Halal Guys | $ Halal, Mediterranean 72 Halsey St. | 973- 877-3759 thehalalguys.com Harvest Table | $$ Cafe, Sandwiches, Burgers 550 Broad St. | 862-772-7100 harvesttablenewark.com Kilkenny Alehouse | $$ Pub, Irish Pub 27 Central Ave | 973-824-8048 kilkennynewark.com La Cocina | $ Latin American 61 New St. | 973-856-6777 lacocinanewark.com/menu

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Marcus B&P | $$$ American (New), Bar 56 Halsey St. | 973- 645-0004 marcusbp.com

McGovern’s Tavern | $$ Bar, Irish 58-60 New St. | 973-643-3984 mcgovernstavern.com

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Meatball Obsession Plus | $$ Italian 41 Halsey St. | 973-665-8228 meatballobsession.com

Mi Gente Café | $ Latin American, Cuban, Caribbean 7 Central Ave. | 973-621-9090 yelp.com/biz/mi-gente-cafe-newark

Lagos Spot | $$ African, Imported Food 266 Mulberry St. | 862-902-6992 yelp.com/biz/lagos-spot-newark

Hobby’s Delicatessen and Restaurant | $$ Deli | 32 Branford Pl. 973-623-0410 | hobbysdeli.com

Nizi Sushi | $$ Sushi Bar, Japanese 28 Central Ave. | 973-622-5300 nizi-sushi.com

Mercato Tomato Pie | $$ Pizza, Italian 212 Market St. | 862-256-2046 mercatotomatopie.com

Mon Berger | $ African, Caribbean 60 Branford Pl. | 973-733-9399 yelp.com/biz/mon-berger-newark

Pages Restaurant on The Mall | $ Spanish | 150 Halsey St. 973-623-6284 | yelp.com/biz/pagesrestaurant-on-the-mall-newark

Noodle Shop & Bar | $$ Noodles, Soup, Bar 218 Market St. | 973-440-2000 noodleshopandbar.com

Queen Pizza & Deli | $$ Pizza, Italian, Breakfast & Brunch 938 Broad St. | 973-802-1661 queenpizza.net

Qdoba Mexican Eats | $ Mexican, Fast Food 64 Halsey St. | 973-353-0213 qdoba.com

Novelty Burger and Bar | $$ Burgers, Bar, Sandwiches 214 Market St. | 973-433-5000 noveltyburger.com

Soul Food Chess House | $ American 1075 Broad St. | 973-688-8123 soulfoodchesshousenewark.com/

Queen Pizza | $ Pizza, Italian 122 Halsey St. | 973-624-7322 queenpizzanewark.com

PJ Ryan’s @ The Rock | $$ Irish | 35 Edison Pl. 973-642-2100 | pjryansjc.com

Robert’s Pizzeria | $ Pizza | 63 New St. 973-642-0082 | robertspizzeria.com Sugar Daddy’s $$ American (New), Breakfast & Brunch 201 Halsey St. | 862-772-0323 yelp.com/biz/sugar-daddysnewark-2?osq=Sugar+Daddy Sweet & Green Café | $ Cafe, Creperie, Juice Bar & Smoothies 61 Halsey St. | 973-732-5869 sweetandgreencafe.com Tonnie’s Minis Newark | $ Bakery | 228 Halsey St. 973-799-0034 | tonniesminis.com Turkish Pita Place $ Turkish | 150 Halsey St. 973-799-0600 | turkishpitaplace.net

Prudential Center Area

Dinosaur BBQ | $$ Barbeque, American (Traditional), Chicken Wings 224 Market St. | 862-214-6100 dinosaurbarbque.com

Ironbound Neighborhood

Redd’s Biergarten | $$ German, Caterer, Beer Garden 220 Market St. | 973-877-6600 reddsbiergarten.com Smitty and Mo’s | $ Soul Food, Comfort Food Gateway Center | 100 Mulberry St. 862-231-2597 | smittyandmos.com

Downtown/ Broad Street Area The Ainsworth | $$ Sports Bar, American (New) 810 Broad St. | 973-242-1300 theainsworth.com

Bulgogizip | $ Korean Barbeque | 562 Broad St. 973-297-4777 | bulgogizip.com Chateau of Spain | $$ Spanish, American (New), Portuguese 11 Franklin St. | 973-624-3346 chateauofspain.com Deluxe Diner | $$ Cafe, Diner, Breakfast & Brunch 561 Broad St. | 973-624-1532 deluxedinernj.com

#1 Garden Chinese | $ Chinese | 48 Ferry St. 973-465-4448 no1gardenchinese.com

Adega Grill | $$ Portuguese, Seafood, Steakhouse 130 Ferry St. | 973-589-8830 adegagrill.com Allegro Seafood Grill | $$ Seafood | 58 Kossuth St. 973-344-4500 allegroseafoodgrill.com Alondra’s Bar & Lounge $$ Tex-Mex, Bars | 149 Lafayette St. 973-344-0419 yelp.com/biz/alondras-barand-lounge-newark Altas Horas | $ Brazilian | 266 Ferry St. 973-465-5200 altashoraslanches.com Alvaro’s Pastry Shop & Deli | $ Bakery | 162 Ferry St. 973-690-5888 | yelp.com/biz/ alvaros-pastry-shop-and-deli-newark Arcos Doce | $ Bakery | 88 Wilson Ave. 973-589-2727

Edison Ale House | $$ American (New), Gastropub 51 Edison Pl. | 973-643-5560 edisonalehouse.com Newark Official Visitors Guide

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Banzai Sushi & Hibachi Restaurant | $$ Japanese, Sushi Bar, Desserts 671 Market St. | 973-732-4186 banzaisushinj.com

Places to Dine

Bello’s Pub Grill | $$ Pub, American (Traditional) 376 Market St. | 973-465-0052 bellospubandgrill.com Betel Bakery | $ Bakery, Custom Cakes 336 Ferry St. | 973-344-6060 yelp.com/biz/betel-bakery-newark-2 Blitz Sportsbar | $ Sports Bar | 179 Wilson Ave. 973-465-1313 blitzsportsbar.com/ Blueprint Cafe Lounge | $$ Cafe, Coffee & Tea, Vegan 369 Raymond Blvd. | 973-732-0421 blueprintcafelounge.com Boi Na Brasa Grill | $$ Sports Bar, Brazilian, Barbeque 1 Merchant St. | 973-522-1557 boinabrasa.com

Hungry for a salad at 5 am? A turkey dinner in July? Eggs any time of day? A chocolate sundae at midnight?

Family-owned Andros Diner in the Ironbound can handle your culinary cravings every day, 24 hours a day. Also check out the daily specials and the large selection of on premise baked goods! atandros.com

Casa Nova Grill | $$ Brazilian, American (New), Steakhouse | 264 Ferry St. 973-817-7272 | casanovagrupo.com Casa Seabra | $$ Portuguese | 255 Jefferson St. 973-465-1966 | casaseabra.com Casa Vasca | $$ Spanish, Seafood 141 Elm St. | 973-465-1350 yelp.com/biz/casa-vasca-newark Catas | $$ Tapas Bar, Spanish, Lounge 538 Market St. | 973-491-5400 catasnewark.com Ce Qui Sabe | $$ Brazilian, Barbeque, Portuguese 174 Wilson Ave. | 973-817-9777 yelp.com/biz/ce-qui-sabe-newark Cervejas & Canela | $$$ Lounge, American (Traditional) 253 Ferry St. | 862-763-4060 yelp.com/biz/cerveja-andcanela-newark

Brasilia Grill | $$ Brazilian, Buffet 99 Monroe St. | 973-589-8682 brasiliagrill.net

Cheung Hing | $ Chinese | 130 Wilson Ave. 973-344-2550 yelp.com/biz/cheung-hingchinese-restaurant-newark

Brazilian Pizza | $$ Pizza | 97 Wilson Ave. 973-817-9400 | BrazilianPizza.com

Churrascaria Boi Na Brasa $$ Steakhouse | 70 Adams St. 973- 589-6069 | boinabrasa.com

Café Con Pan | $ Bakery | 53 Wilson Ave. 973-900-5445

Coimbra Restaurant | $$ Portuguese, Seafood, Bar 637 Market St. | 973-491-9811 coimbrarestaurant.com

Campino Mercado | $$ Portuguese | 70 Jabez St. 862-227-8293 campinorestaurant.com Casa do Pao de Queijo | $ Brazilian 220 Ferry St. | 973-344-3145 casadopaodequeijo.com.br Casa D’Paco | $$ Spanish, Tapas Bar, Wine Bar 73 Warwick St. | 862-307-9466 casadepaconj.com

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McWhorter Barbeque | $ Barbeque | 104 McWhorter St. 973-344-2633 | yelp.com/biz/ mcwhorter-barbecue-newark Mega Pizza | $ Pizza, Italian | 596 Market St. 973-344-0054 yelp.com/biz/mega-pizza-newark Mi Pequeno Mexico | $$ Mexican | 81 Ferry St. 973- 344-7600 mipequenomexico.com

Fernandes Steak house | $$$ Portuguese, Steakhouse, Brazilian 158 Fleming Ave. | 973-589-4344 fernandessteakhouse.com

Jade Garden Chinese | $ Chinese | 508 Ferry St. 973- 465-5242 jadegardennewark.com

Ferry St. Barbecue | $$ Barbeque, Portuguese 89 Ferry St. | 973-344-7337 yelp.com/biz/ferry-st-barbecuenewark-2

Karpollo | $$ Peruvian, Barbeque, Latin American 175 Jefferson St. | 973-991-3448 karpollo.com

Forno’s of Spain | $$$ Spanish, Basque, Tapas Bar 47 Ferry St. | 973-589-4767 fornosrestaurant.com/home.php Gio Docinhos | $$ Desserts, Bakery 109 Monroe St. | 973-732-3610 sweetsbygio.com Hamburgao | $ Dive Bar, Burgers | 288 Lafayette St. 973-465-1776 | hamburgao.us Hero King Handcrafted Sandwiches | $ Sandwiches | 406 Market St. 973-344-2322 | theheroking.com House of Soup | $ Soup, Brazilian | 70 Adams St. 973-901-9411 | houseofsoup.net Iberia/Iberia Peninsula $$ Spanish, Portuguese 67 Ferry St. | 973-344-5611 iberiarestaurants.com T he A i nsworth — N ewark

Mi Ranchito | $$ Mexican, Latin American 86 Broadway | 973- 878-2695 yelp.com/biz/mi-ranchitorestaurant-newark

Iberia Tavern | $$ Spanish, Basque, Portuguese 80-84 Ferry St. | 973-344-7603 iberiarestaurants.com

Krug’s Tavern | $$ Dive Bar, Burgers | 118 Wilson Ave. 973-465-9795 yelp.com/biz/krugs-tavern-newark

Ming Choo | $ Chinese | 309 Ferry St. 973-344-4140 mingchoochinese.com Mompou Tapas Wine Bar and Lounge | $$ Spanish, Wine Bar, Lounge 77 Ferry St. | 973-578-8114 mompoutapas.com Nasto’s Ice Cream Company | $ Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts, Gelato 236 Jefferson St. | 973-589-3333 nastosicecream.com

La Marina Restaurant | $$ Seafood | 338 Ferry St. 862-237-7483 | yelp.com/biz/ la-marina-restaurant-newark La Moda | $ Cafe | 129 1/2 Ferry St. 973-589-9695 | yelp.com/biz/ café-la-moda-newark-2

Nova Alianca | $ Bakery | 121 Ferry St. 973-344-4567 yelp.com/biz/nova-alianca-newark

Madrid & Lisbon | $$ Spanish, Portuguese 325 Lafayette St. | 973-589-5539 yelp.com/biz/madrid-and-lisbonbar-and-restaurant-newark

Palacio Europa | $ Sports Bar, Cheesesteaks, Venue & Event Space | 280 New York Ave. 973-589-8999 | palacioeuropa.net

Maite | $$ Sports Bars | 1 Clover St. 973-465-8077

Pao Com Manteiga | $$ Restaurant | 237 Ferry St. 973-589-5368 | yelp.com/biz/ pao-com-manteiga-newark

Manu’s Kitchen Bar and Sushi Lounge | $$ Sushi Bar, Tapas Bar, Lounge 90 Ferry St. | 973-465-5600 manussushilounge.com

Pao da Terra | $ Bakery, Cafe | 135 Ferry St. 862-902-8815 yelp.com/biz/pao-da-terrabakery-newark

Market Barbecue | $ Barbeque | 517 Market St. 973-465-7860 | yelp.com/biz/ market-barbecue-newark-2

Pao De Queijo | $$ Cafe, Bakery, Brazilian 131 Wilson Ave. | 973-344-3232 yelp.com/biz/cafe-pão-de-queijonewark-2

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Places to Dine The Patio | $ Tapas Bar, Spanish, Portuguese 68 Wilson Ave. | 973-368-2799 thepationj.com

Seabras’s Marisqueria | $$ Seafood Restaurant 87 Madison St. | 973-465-1250 seabrasmarisqueira.com

Pic-Nic Barbecue | $$ Barbeque, Portuguese 233 Ferry St. | 973-589-4630 picnicnewark.uptobee.com

Sol-Mar | $$ Portuguese, Seafood 267 Ferry St. | 973-344-3041 solmar-restaurant.com

Pizza Village Café | $ Pizza | 311 Ferry St. 973-344-0707 | yelp.com/biz/ pizza-village-cafe-newark

Spain Restaurant $$-lunch | $$$ dinner Seafood, Spanish, Portuguese 419 Market St. | 973-344-0994 spainrestaurant.com

Playball Restaurant | $ Restaurant 50 Ferry St. | 973-589-4466 restaurantwebx.com/ PlayballRestaurant/ Portugalia Bar and Restaurant | $$ Portuguese | 280 Ferry St. 973- 465-0696 yelp.com/biz/portugalia-bar-andrestaurant-newark Primabel | $$ Bar, American (New) 18 Hensler St. | 973-344-2278 restaurantwebx.com/Primabel Pulaski Barbecue | $$ Barbeque, Portuguese 384 Walnut St. | 973-344-8061 yelp.com/biz/pulaskibarbeque-newark Renascer Brazilian Restaurant | $$ Barbecue, Brazilian 109 Wilson Ave. | 973-344-4344 renascerrestaurant.com Sabor Latino | $$ Latin American 24 Wilson Ave. | 973-274-0075 yelp.com/biz/sabor-latino-newark Sagres Bar and Grill | $$ Bar, American (Traditional), Karaoke | 44 Prospect St. | 973-589-4070 | atsagres.com

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Titanic Restaurant | $$ Spanish, Portuguese, Italian 486 Market St. | 973-589-6166 yelp.com/biz/titanicrestaurant-newark Tony Da Caneca | $$ Portuguese 72 Elm Rd. | 973-589-6882 tonydacaneca.com Vinny’s Pizzeria | $ Pizza | 22 Ferry St. | 973-344-3999 vinnysitaliangourmet.com Wilson Avenue BBQ | $ Barbeque | 195 Wilson Ave. 973-732-5138 yelp.com/biz/wilson-avenuebarbeque-newark Wilson Bakery & Deli | $ Patisserie/Cake Shop, Bakery 142 Wilson Ave. | 973-589-9183 Wilson Café & Restaurant | $$ American (Traditional), Cafe 147 Wilson Ave. | 973-589-4443 yelp.com/biz/wilson-cafe-andrestaurant-newark

Worth the Extra Mile

Blueberry Café | $$ Vegan, Juice Bar & Smoothies, Cafe 547 Central Ave. | 973-732-1711 iloveblueberrycafe.com Boom Boom Chicken | $ Korean, Korean Fried Chicken 160 University Ave. | 973-991-3670 boomboomchickennj.com Bragman’s Delicatessen and Restaurant | $$ Deli | 393 Hawthorne Ave. 973-375-9868 | bragmansdeli.com Calandra’s Bakery | $$ Italian and French Bakery 204 1st Ave. | 973-484-5598 Calandrasbakery.com

Cuba Bakery | $ Cuban Baked Goods and Sandwiches 665 Mt. Prospect Ave 973-483-7280 yelp.com/biz/cuba-bakery-newark El Criollo | $ Sports Bar, Latin American 99 Broadway | 973-485-5333 yelp.com/biz/el-criollo-restaurantnewark?osq=el+crillo Kings Family Restaurant & Catering | $$ Halal, Soul Food, Middle Eastern 557 Clinton Ave. | 973-396-2963 Kingsfamilyrestaurant.net Level One Bakery | $ Bakery and Southern Favorites 1051 Bergen St. | 973-705-8072 yelp.com/biz/level-onebakery-newark Luigi’s Italian Restaurant | $$ Italian | 561 Bloomfield Ave. 973-481-9696 luigisitaliantradition.com Melanie’s Restaurant | $ Cuban, Sandwiches, Subs, Spanish 675 Mt. Prospect Ave 973-484-8920 | yelp.com/biz/ melanies-restaurant-newark Omar’s Café | $ Cuban, Sandwiches and Cafe 646 Mt. Prospect Ave 973-483-7773 omarscafecubancuisine.com The Original Kings #1 Family Restaurant | $$ Halal, American 327 Lyons Ave. | 973-926-2177 kingsrestaurant1.com

Salaam Ice Cream Parlor | $ Ice Cream and Fresh Baked Goods 1024 Bergen St. | 973-964-3507 salaamicecreamparlor.business.site

Bello’s Pub and Grill | $$ Pub, American (Traditional) 376 Market St. | 973-465-0052 bellospubandgrill.com

Sigri BBQ | $ Fast, Casual Indian Food 155 University Ave. | 973-596-1114 yelp.com/biz/sigri-indianbbq-newark

Blitz Sportsbar | $ Sports Bar | 179 Wilson Ave. 973-465-1313 | blitzsportsbar.com

Tops Diner | $$ Diner, Desserts, Breakfast & Brunch 500 Passaic Ave. | East Newark |973-481-0490 | thetopsdiner.com Vonda’s Kitchen | $$ Soul Food, Comfort Food, Breakfast & Brunch 183 W. Kinney St. | 973-732-4532 vondaskitchennj.com

Late Night Eats

City Rub Smokehouse | $$ American, Brazilian, Barbecue 118 Stockton St. | 862-237-7528 cityrub.com Krug’s Tavern | $$ Dive Bar, Burgers 118 Wilson Ave. | 973-465-9795 krugstavern.com/Menu_TTQ6.html Maite | $$ Sports Bar | 1 Clover St. 973-465-8077 | yelp.com/biz/ maite-sports-bar-and-pub-newark

Adega Lounge | $$ Dance Club, Lounge 132 Ferry St. | 973-589-8884 adegagrill.com/lounge Alondra’s Bar & Lounge | $$ Tex-Mex, Bar | 149 Lafayette St. 973-344-0419 | yelp.com/biz/ alondras-bar-and-lounge-newark Andros Diner | $$ 24-hour Diner, Pizza 6 Wilson Ave. | 973-344-2626 AndrosDinerNJ.com

Brasilia Grill | $$ Brazilian, Buffet 99 Monroe St. | 973-589-8682 brasiliagrill.net

Rio Lounge | $ Lounge, Dance Club 618 Market St. | 973-279-7800 myriolounge.com Vibe Bar Lounge | $$ Dive Bar | 157 Wilson Ave. 973-344-3333 yelp.com/biz/vibe-bar-newark Vivo Tapas Lounge | $$ Spanish, Dance Club, Tapas/ Small Plates | 167 Ferry St. 973-465-4800 | ivivodoyou.com

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Playa Bowls | $ Health Food | 53 Bleeker St. 973-645-1940 | playabowls.com Resa Grill | $ Chicken wings, American (traditional), Sandwiches 12 Lock St. | 862-237-7050 resagrill.com RU Hungry? | $ Sandwiches and Salads 164 University Ave. | 973-577-1980 ruhungrynj.net

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No visit to New Jersey’s largest and premier city is complete without spending time at Newark’s most popular sights, old and new.

Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart

89 Ridge St. | 973-484-4600 cathedralbasilica.org/ Perched on the edge of beautiful Branch Brook Park at the highest point in Newark, this magnificent cathedral, fifth largest in the country, is breathtaking. Don’t forget to catch the sun streaming through its gorgeous rose window. Dramatically lit at night, it can be seen from many parts of the city.

Thomas Edison National Historical Park

211 Main St. | West Orange 973-736-0550 | ext. 11 nps.gov/edis/index.htm Thomas Edison, one of America’s greatest inventors, worked at this site, less than six miles from Newark, from 1887 to 1931. Explore the labs and see equipment and machinery that enabled him to develop and manufacture phonographs, electrical lighting systems and the earliest motion picture cameras. As part of the tour, visit his 29-room Queen Anne-style Victorian mansion filled with Edison family memorabilia in nearby Llewellyn Park.

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GRAMMY Museum Experience Prudential Center

165 Mulberry Street | 973-757-6300 grammymuseum.org Love music? Learn more about Newark’s homegrown talent Whitney Houston, Gloria Gaynor, Sarah Vaughan, Frankie Valli and others from the Garden State like Sinatra and Springsteen. Head to the interactive GRAMMY Museum Experience Prudential Center.

Newark Museum

49 Washington Street | 973-596-6550 newarkmuseum.org The Newark Museum is a great mix of classic and modern architecture, and its notable holdings include a significant collection of American art along with that of Asia, Africa and the ancient world. Its world-class Tibetan collection, the largest in the Western Hemisphere, includes a Buddhist altar consecrated by the Dalai Lama.

New Jersey Historical Society

52 Park Place | 973-596-8500 jerseyhistory.org/public-programs/ The oldest cultural institution in the state offers exhibits that educate and interpret the history of Newark and New Jersey. Its knowledgeable staff is ready to help you explore its many and varied collections, whether for research or pursuing personal interests.

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Prudential Center (aka “The Rock”) 25 Lafayette Street | 973-757-6000 prucenter.com

Prudential Center is the city’s venue for big events. Located downtown, close to great restaurants, parking and public transportation, it’s the home of the New Jersey Devils NHL team, superstar-driven performances from artists such as Taylor Swift, Bruno Mars, Marc Anthony and Maroon Five, family-friendly shows and sporting events.

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Red Bull Arena

600 Cape May Street | Harrison 1-877-RB-Soccer newyorkredbulls.com/redbullarena Professional soccer is fun and fast, and it’s just over the bridge in Harrison. See the New York Red Bulls play in their home arena during the season, which runs from March to October.

Turtle Back Zoo

560 Northfield Avenue | West Orange 973-731-5800 | turtlebackzoo.com This zoo, largest in the state, has more than 800 animals in exhibits including Wolf Woods, Big Cat Country, Black Bears, Shores of Africa and Wild New Jersey.

On 20 acres in the South Mountain Recreation Complex, the zoo also offers special events and programs including behind-the-scenes tours and a Holiday Light Spectacular during December. A miniature train makes its rounds through the beautiful, wooded South Mountain Reservation from March to December.

Alongside the zoo is the TreeTop Adventure Course in an adult and junior version and a zip line the length of a football field.

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3 Enter the Ballantine House and Return to Victorian Times

This showpiece Victorian home, built in 1885, was owned by the son of the founder of Ballantine Brewery.

Lush, over-the-top furnishings and decorative features provide a sense of a beer baron’s life. Around Christmas the house is decorated in traditional Victorian holiday style.

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Have the urge to play 18 holes but not leave the city? Weequahic Park, an Olmsted-designed green space that’s part of the Essex County Parks System, has among its beautiful 300 acres the oldest public golf course in New Jersey.

It’s a great fairway to walk.

Elizabeth and Meeker Avenues 973-268-3500 essexcountyparks.org/parks/ weequahic-park

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An excellent way to get a sense of Newark’s industrial heritage and its history is to take a two-hour Eco-Cruise of the Passaic River on a pontoon boat for a different perspective on the city’s past, present and future. To register, email NewarkRiverfront@gmail.com 728 Raymond Blvd. | 201-341-8311 newarkriverfront.orq/ mec-cateqorv/boat-tours/

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Enjoy a self-guided tour of downtown history with Newark Walks, an interactive pedestrian tour developed by the Greater Newark Convention & Visitors Bureau (GNCVB). You’ll get a great overview of the city including its past, public art and fine collection of major statues and monuments.

Download the app or pick up a map of the tour spots at the GNVCB storefront across from Military Park.

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Sample the flavors created by the city’s multi-cultural population on a Nom Nom Food Tour or view unique buildings and historic sites on its parent company’s Have You Met Newark Tour.

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This Ironbound gem offers Black Bone Vodka, Cathouse Gin, and a serious liquor called All Points West Malt and Grain Pot Still Whiskey, which has the best qualities of bourbon and Irish whiskey. All are made on the

In 2019 GlassRoots will move a few blocks to a grand space in the Newark Arts Commons, a converted, historic hospital.

73 Tichenor St. | 646-251-3176 allpointswestdistillery.com

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7 Learn the Ropes at the 10 Jimenez Tobacco Takes South Mountain Recreation Complex Nightlife Back to the Roaring 20s If you’re a bit of a dare devil, you’ll want to tackle the Treetop Adventure Course, a world-class obstacle adventure 35 feet above the ground, located in the South Mountain Recreation Complex in nearby West Orange. After you undertake 30 different challenge elements, finish it off with a zip line.

There’s a junior course, too. Call for reservations.

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Enter through the back door, speakeasy-style, and you’ll find a cigar and cocktail parlor that recreates the glamor and fun of another age. This one-of-a-kind evening adventure offers elegant cocktails and live performances. Like a good cigar? Check out the handrolled cigars made with tobacco from Cuban seed combined with the best, aged leaves from around the world.

P.S. The password is Jimenez.

31 Liberty St. | 973-242-7904 jimeneztobacco.com

Head to the African Adventure Exhibit at Turtle Back Zoo, then look up.

You’ll see a herd of four Masai giraffes from Kenya and Tanzania that are part of the Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) Species Survival Plan. This exhibit, the largest at the zoo, also features eland, tortoises, ostriches and other smaller birds. If you hear a roar, don’t be concerned–– lions and hyenas live in an exhibit nearby.

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GlassRoots Inc. offers multiple programs to teach underserved young people glassblowing and the skills and discipline that accompany this ancient craft. There are classes and workshops for the public too! Stop by the gallery and shop to view and buy the work of students and local and regional artists.

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premises. Visit the tasting room Thursdays through Saturdays, 5 to 9 p.m. to sample the wares and enjoy great cocktails.

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ewark has numerous activities for families and children that are recreational, educational and just plain fun. Take your pick from these local favorites, or for more ideas, go to newarkhappening.com

One of the newest exhibits at Turtle Back Zoo, voted the number one zoo

in New Jersey, features a flock of Caribbean flamingos cavorting in a pool, under an imitation waterfall or on their nesting island. Head to the second floor of the Savanna Cafe for a view of these pink birds in action.

560 Northfield Avenue | West Orange 973-731-5800 | turtlebackzoo.com

Twirl on the Ice or Play Mini Golf in Africa

Cool off on the ice rink, take in a game of miniature golf, or do both at the impressive South Mountain Recreation Complex less than 20 minutes from Newark. The Richard J. Codey Arena offers public and freestyle skating for the public every day. Essex County Safari MiniGolf is an award-winning, 19-hole safari experience that takes players through the Sahara, African grasslands and the Congo, featuring the geography and animals of each.

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Tackle the Treetops

The Treetop Adventure Course, beside Turtle Back Zoo, offers children and their parents a chance to conquer physical challenges (helmet and harness provided), have lots of fun and gain a sense of achievement when the course is completed.

There’s an adult and junior version of this activity and a zip line. Both are open from April into the fall.

Reservations are a good idea.

560 Northfield Avenue | West Orange 973-731-5800 | turtlebackzoo.com

Ride the Carousel at Military Park

In the heart of Military Park is the Chambers Family Carousel. Its 16 steeds pay tribute to the significant contributions of horses to Newark’s history, representing equines ranging from one belonging to George

Washington to those who did the critical everyday tasks of pulling street cars and milk trucks.

Between Park Place and Broad Street 973-900-5800 | Militarypark.com

Study the Planets, Explore the Earth, Invent New Objects and Fight Fires Too The Newark Museum offers four

great ways to have fun while learning. The entire family can join in these great experiences.

n The Alice and Leonard Dreyfuss

Planetarium provides a great interactive experience that lets kids gaze at the stars while learning about astronomy, space and planetary science. You’ll see the constellations and visit the galaxies while traveling through the solar system.

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Family Fun

Fire Museum offers young people the chance to climb on a modified fire truck cab, try on firefighter’s clothing, and handle equipment. Your children can visit a Hazard House featuring special effects and interactive devices that create a simulated experience for locating fire dangers and safely escaping. n MakerSPACE is an interactive area in the museum for budding artists, clever inventors and visitors of all ages who like to tinker with tools including a laser cutter/engraver, 3D printers, sewing machines, silk screen printing equipment and more.

49 Washington Street 973-596-6550 | newarkmuseum.org

Inspire Young Inventors

The Thomas Edison National Historical Park is a great place to

inspire kids’ imagination and creativity as they learn about one of the most prolific inventors ever. Families can visit a replica of the world’s first movie studio, tour a chemistry lab with a park ranger who can answer questions and look at hundreds of inventions by Edison and his staff. Be sure to ask for a Junior Ranger booklet.

211 Main St. | West Orange 973-736-0550, ext. 11 nps.gov/edis/index.htm

Pick a Favorite Book, Discover a New Game

The Newark Public Library system offers a range of activities for kids, from arts and crafts and games to holiday events. The children’s librarian in each branch also will be able to help your child select the perfect book for reading, or being read to! Check out the online calendar for details.

5 Washington Street | 973-733-7784 npl.org/kids-place/

Take a Spin at the Roller Rink

The weather’s not great but the kids are restless. Why not take them on an old-fashioned adventure at the Branch Brook Park Roller Skating Center? There’s music, food, arcade games, even lessons at one of the largest skating facilities in the Tri-State area.

7th and Clifton Avenues 973-482-8900 | unitedskates.com

When Only Ice Cream Will Do

When it’s warm outside or you want a sweet treat, head over to Nasto’s Ice Cream Co., an Ironbound institution featuring dips, shakes, sundaes and frozen Italian delectables including spumoni, tortoni and tartufo.

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things happen here all year.

Join Us!

January

The Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Lecture January––December

Promoting Books and Objects: Empowering Newarkers February––April

Black History Celebration March

Women’s History Celebration APRIL

National Poetry & Jazz Appreciation Month May––September

Friday Night Dance Parties in the Courtyard July––August

Summer Reading Challenge September––December

Latino Heritage Celebration September

Philip Roth Lecture October

Character’s Walk in partnership with Rutgers–Newark Women in Business November

Booked for the Evening Gala December––January

Annual Kwanzaa Celebration Throughout the Year

Books on the Move and Jazz in the Stacks in partnership with NJPAC; Drag Queen Story Hour; and The Francis E. W. Harper Literary Society Lectures Traditional library services are offered all year round on a weekly basis. These services include: ESL , ASL , SAT / College Prep, Online Job Search and Resume Writing, Workshops in Spoken Word Poetry for Teens, and many more.

Check our website for more details and additional events.

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You’re in for a SURPRISE

when you visit Newark! The city and environs offer many outdoor adventures in expansive natural settings, including parks, bountiful gardens and hiking trails.

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Beautiful Parks

Newark and Essex County are home to worldclass greenspaces. The oldest county park in America, Branch Brook Park, was designed by the internationally renowned Olmsted Brothers and is famous for its thousands of cherry blossom trees. Every April the park draws huge crowds from across the globe to its Annual Cherry Blossom Festival (Bloomfest). After a stroll through the park, take a spin on the indoor roller skating rink or test your skills on the tennis and bocce courts.

At the city’s south end is the 300-acre Weequahic Park, also laid out by the Olmsteds, where you can play basketball, tennis, softball, baseball or jog through the tranquil setting. There’s even an 18-hole golf course! Cast your line to fish in these two parks and in six other locations.

Downtown Newark

is graced by historic greens, including Military Park, where you can participate in free outdoor yoga and tai chi classes during warmer months, study the massive Wars of America monument

by Mount Rushmore sculptor Gutzon Borglum and ride a carousel. The newest city greenspace, Riverfront Park along the Passaic River, offers ballfields, playgrounds, basketball and tennis courts as well as outdoor concerts and dancing in warm weather.

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Also among Essex County’s 22 parks are Brookdale Park in Bloomfield, famous for its gorgeous rose gardens, and Verona Park with its swan and paddle boats.

Glorious Gardens

Take time to visit the area’s beautiful gardens.

Presby Iris Gardens in Upper Montclair are in bloom from late May until early June showcasing 100,000 flowers on six acres. Close by is the Van Vleck House and Gardens in Montclair, open 365 days a year. Greenwood Gardens, in Short Hills, features a formal Italianate garden, open spring through mid-November, with programs and events held year-round. Nearby is the Cora Hartshorn Arboretum and Bird Sanctuary with walking trails and programs for children.

Happy Trails to You

Like to hike? Greater Newark boasts nature reserves that include South Mountain Reservation, a 2,000-acre wooded area laced with trails and vistas and even a waterfall. The adjacent Turtle Back Zoo is filled with exotic and familiar animals to delight children and parents. Eagle Rock Reservation includes the 40-mile Lenape Trail, which traverses Newark and its suburbs.

Popular with families is the West Essex Trail, a three-mile biking-and-hiking path that follows the former rail bed of a defunct train line.

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Learn about the Environment Looking for some educational and fun activities?

The Greater Newark Conservancy, located in the city’s Central Ward and New Jersey’s only urban environmental center, offers self-guided tours through 10 garden galleries. There are year-round events and programs based on the season and weather including Second Saturdays Family Adventures, Family Fun in the Kitchen and Volunteer Days that are held at the conservancy’s main site on Prince Street or one of its two nearby urban farms.

The Essex County Environmental Center in Roseland is great for nature walks, classes and conservation programs for children and families.

Bike trails and rides state.nj.us/transportation/ commuter/bike/essex.shtm mommypoppins.com/njkids/ family-friendly-bike-rides-innew-jersey Cora Hartshorn Arboretum and Bird Sanctuary 324 Forest Drive South Short Hills | 973-376-3587 Hartshornarboretum.org Essex County Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs 115 Clifton Ave. | 973-268-3500 essexcountyparks.org/parks/

Greenwood Gardens 274 Old Short Hills Road Short Hills | 973-258-4026 info@greenwoodgardens.org Military Park | Between Broad Street and Park Place | 973-900-5800 Militarypark.com Mulberry Commons | downtownnewark. com/mulberry-commons Newark Riverfront Park | 1-3 Brill St 973-268-3500 | essexcountyparks.org/ parks/riverfront-park

Fishing | state.nj.us/dep/fgw/ pdf/2003/plcpnds03.pdf

Presby Iris Gardens (between Mother’s Day and early June) 474 Upper Montclair Avenue Upper Montclair | 973-783-5974 presbyirisgardens.org

Greater Newark Conservancy 32 Prince Street | 973-642-4646 citybloom.org

Van Vleck House and Garden 21 Van Vleck St. | Montclair 973-744-4752 | vanvleck.org

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Sports Who says Newark isn’t a sports town?

Not us! Newark is home to professional, collegiate and amateur leagues from all over the city.

Ice rules at Prudential Center, aka “The Rock,” home to the National Hockey League’s three-time Stanley Cup champions New Jersey Devils and the National Women’s Hockey League’s Metropolitan Riveters.

For those who love college athletics, Seton Hall University, Rutgers-Newark, Essex County College, and New Jersey Institute of Technology offer a great range of sports, including basketball, baseball, softball, and soccer–– something for every season and taste. Take time to stop by NJIT’S “The WEC,” a brand new state-of-the-art sports complex with a 3,500 seat arena that offers basketball, softball, soccer and an eight-lane, 25-yard indoor pool.

Red Bull Arena is a 25,000-seat stadium located in nearby Harrison, just a few minutes from Downtown Newark and home to Major League Soccer’s New York Red Bulls.

Playing at

The Prudential Center: New Jersey Devils: nhl.com/devils Seton Hall Pirates men’s basketball: shupirates.com Metropolitan Riveters: nhl.com/devils/info/riveters Essex County College: essex.edu/athletics New Jersey Institute of Technology NJIT Highlanders NJlThighlanders.com Red Bull Arena New York Red Bulls Newyorkredbulls.com Rutgers-Newark rutgersnewarkathletics.com Newark Official Visitors Guide

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Barcade 494 Broad St. | 973-351-4644 barcadenewark.com Cityrub Smokehouse 118 Stockton St. | 862-237-7528 cityrub.com Hell’s Kitchen Lounge 150 Lafayette St. | 973-465-4422 hellskitchenlounge.com Kilkenny Alehouse 27 Central Ave. | 973-824-8048 kilkennynewark.com Redd’s Biergarten 220 Market St. | 973-877-6600 reddsbiergarten.com Three Levels Lounge and Sports Bar 218 Mulberry St. | 862-234-2350 threelevelslounge.com 27 Mix 27 Halsey St. | 973-648-0643 27mix.com

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ewark’s most walkable districts, including downtown and the Ironbound, have plenty of options for an electrifying night out.

Whether you prefer a swanky cocktail destination, a beloved dive bar or a dance-til-you-drop night club, late night delight is yours in Newark.

No evening out is complete without a stop at local favorite hangout Jimenez Tobacco, a family-owned cigar lounge and speakeasy with a cool vibe and great cocktails. For a more low-key late night, Kilkenny Alehouse is a classic.

The bar food is plentiful and the drinks are both cheap and strong.

Whether you’re looking for live music, arcade games or rooftop views, Newark has you covered. Use this guide for the best late night entertainment throughout New Jersey’s largest city

Casual Entertainment

24 Hours

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Late Night Eats Altas Horas 266 Ferry St, 973-465-5200 altashoraslanches.com

Marcus B&P 56 Halsey St. | 973-645-0004 marcusbp.com

Andros Diner 6 Wilson Ave. | 973-344-1233 atandros.com

Maize 50 Park Pl. | 973-733-2202 maizerestaurant.com

Suave Sabor 306 Ferry St. | 973-558-5790 suavesabor24hours.com

Mompou Tapas Wine Bar and Lounge 77 Ferry St. | 973-578-8114 mompoutapas.com

TOPS Diner 500 Passaic Ave. | East Newark, 973-481-0490 | thetopsdiner.com

Upscale Drinks

Ainsworth Rooftop 810 Broad St. | 973-242-1300, theainsworth.com/Newark

Dutch’s Lounge at the TRYP by Wyndham 24 E Park St. | 973-642-7100 trypnewark.com/dutchsrestaurant/ Jimenez Tobacco 31 Liberty St. | 973-242-7904 jimeneztobacco.com

Adega Lounge 130 Ferry St. | 973-589-8884 adegagrill.com Baru Lounge 91 Fleming Ave | 973-991-1183 baruloungenj.com

Live Music

Marbella Lounge 610 Broadway 862-306-2405/2406

Clement’s Place 15 Washington St. | facebook.com/ pg/clementsplacejazz/events/

Newark Riverfront Park at the Orange Sticks Raymond Blvd. and Brill St. (seasonal) newarkriverfront.org

Fernandes Steakhouse 158 Fleming Ave. | 973-589-4344 fernandessteakhouse.com

QXT’s Nightclub 248 Mulberry St. | 201-983-9397 qxtsnightclub.com

La Rouge Restaurant and Lounge 972 Broad St. | 973-623-2200, larougerestaurant.com

Rio Lounge 618 Market St. | 973-279-7800 myriolounge.com

Mompou’s Flamenco Room 77 Ferry St. | 973-578-8114 mompoutapas.com

VIVO 167 Ferry St. | 973-465-4800 ivivodoyou.com

Priory Jazz Club

The Priory Jazz Club is located in the historic St. Joseph’s Church, which retains its ecclesiastical features and serenity–– until the music starts. It’s run by the non-profit New Community Corp.

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NICO Kitchen + Bar 1 Center St. | 973-642-1226 nicokitchenbar.com

Casa Nova Grill 264 Ferry St. | 973-817-7272 casanovagrupo.com

Catas 538 Market St. | 973-491-5400, catasnewark.com

Priory Jazz Club 223 W. Market St. | 973-242-8012 newcommunity.org/services/ workforceeconomic-development/ the-priory-restaurant

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Visual Arts

Explore Newark, one of the nation’s oldest cities, and you’ll find art at every turn. It’s easy to see why it was named one of the Top 10 Vibrant Arts Communities in the country.

The Newark Museum is a national gem, which boasts major collections in the art of Africa, the Americas and the largest collection of Tibetan religious and secular art in the Western Hemisphere. The city is also rich in small cultural arts venues, cutting edge galleries and events that showcase the work of local and regional artists.

Outdoors, over 100 culturally dynamic murals can be found throughout the city’s five wards.

And community projects such as the Art Wall at PSEG’s new Fairmount Heights Electric Switching Station is an excellent example of public and private partnerships.

Performing Arts

Aside from visual arts, Newark also offers an exciting menu of performing arts. The TD James Moody Jazz Festival is one of the East Coast’s most influential jazz events. Held every November, it spotlights a broad spectrum of jazz and its

Newark Boys Chorus

The Newark Boys Chorus has presented concerts at venues across five continents and throughout the United States.

Known as Newark’s Musical Ambassadors, the young men attend the Newark Boys Chorus School, a fully accredited independent school started in 1969.

Listings

Akwaaba Gallery 509-511 South Orange Ave. 917-260-9122 akwaabagallery@gmail.com Artfront Galleries Artfrontgalleries.com See website for locations, shows, hours Art Wall at Fairmount Heights Switching Station Littleton and Central Avenues Newarkarts.org Barat Foundation 11–– 43 Raymond Plaza West 973-353-0003 Wed.––Sat. | noon––6 pm Baratfoundation.org CoAD Gallery NJIT College of Architecture and Design Weston Hall | University Heights 973-596-3080 Mon.––Fri. | 9 am––4:30 pm Weekends | appointment only Design.njit.edu Dodge Poetry Festival 973-540-8442 dodgepoetry.org Express Newark 54 Halsey St. | 848-445-0536 Mon.–– Sat. | 8 am––10 pm Expressnewark.org Gallery Aferro 73 Market St. | 973-353-9533 Wed.––Sat. | noon––6 pm and by appointment Aferro.org Gateways to Newark: Portraits 525 McCarter Hwy. Newarkmural.com

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Listings

Index Art Center 237 Washington St. 862-218-0278 Thurs.––Sat. | 1––6 pm and by appointment Indexartcenter.org Institute of Jazz Studies at Rutgers-Newark 185 University Ave. 973-353-5595 Mon.––Fri. | 9 am––5 pm libraries.rutgers.edu/jazz

Jewish Museum of New Jersey 145 Broadway | 973-485-2609 Sundays | 1––5 pm and by appointment jewishmuseumnj.org Newark Allery Cortland Place | 973-332-4921 dnacollective.org Newark Arts 17 Academy St. | 973-643-1625 Newarkartsfestival.com Newark Boys Chorus 1016 Broad St. | 973-621-8900 nbcs.us Newark Museum 49 Washington St. 973-596-6550 Wed.––Sun. | noon––5 pm newarkmuseum.org Newark Public Library 5 Washington St. | 973-733-7784 Check website for hours npl.org Newark School of the Arts 89 Lincoln Park | 973-642-0133 Newarkschoolofthearts.org

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artists. And to listen 24/7, tune into WBGO-FM Jazz 88.3. The station also features an art gallery that’s worth a visit.

The Newark Arts Festival celebrates the work of local artists each October at venues throughout the city.

Every other October the Dodge Poetry Festival takes over downtown Newark. The largest poetry event in North America, it is the place to be for established and aspiring poets and those who just appreciate listening to and discussing this art form.

Express Newark in the Hahne & Co. building houses programs that bring artists and residents together. The Institute of Jazz Studies at Rutgers-Newark, located in the John Cotton Dana Library on campus, is the most comprehensive archive of jazz-related materials in the world, holding more than 150,000 recordings and thousands of books and artifacts.

Founded in 1922, the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra performs in six venues throughout the state and is the resident symphony orchestra of the New Jersey Performing Arts Center. Conductor Xian Zhang is the first female to be named music director of the NJSO. Newark Symphony Hall 1030 Broad St. | 973-643-8014 symphonyhall.org New Jersey Symphony Orchestra 60 Park Pl #900 | 800-255-3476 njsymphony.org Paul Robeson Galleries 54 Halsey St. | 848-445-8500 Mon.––Thurs. | 10 am––5 pm, some Saturdays (check website) artgallery.newark.rutgers.edu

Project for Empty Space Studios 2 Gateway Center | 973-818-2452 Mon.––Fri. | 11 am––6 pm pesstudios.org Prospect Firestation Gallery 56 56 Prospect St. | 973-589-5525 TD James Moody Jazz 1 Center Street | 1-888-GO-NJPAC njpac.org/buy-tickets/moodyjazz WBGO-FM Jazz 88.3 54 Park Place | 973-624-8880 Gallery hours | Mon.––Fri. 9 am––4 pm | WBGO.org

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Getting Around

Newark is a major transportation hub

surrounded by interstates, home to the largest port in the Northeast and Newark Liberty International Airport, just 10 minutes from downtown and also the closest airport to Manhattan in the tri-state area.

By Air

At Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), more than 50 airlines serve over 46 million passengers a year. Once you’ve landed, there are multiple ways to get to Newark, New York City and locations up and down the East Coast, including AirTrain.

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By Rail

Amtrak takes you along the Northeast Corridor.

You can head north to Boston, Maine and Canada, south to Washington, DC, Richmond and beyond.

There’s even a train to Chicago and ways to connect to trains that go cross-country. Amtrak.com Newark Subway and Light Rail stretches from Newark Penn Station to nearby suburbs, making stops near Rutgers-Newark and NJIT. The Broad Street Newark Official Visitors Guide

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extension between Broad Street and Penn stations stops near city cultural institutions. njtransit.com

PATH (Port Authority Trans-Hudson) is another option to whisk you in/out of New York. It’s a rapid transit system that serves Newark Penn, Harrison, Hoboken and Jersey City as well as lower and midtown Manhattan. panynj.gov/path/

By Car

Newark is within a one-day drive of most major cities on the East Coast. The New Jersey Turnpike and Garden State Parkway will bring you from one end of New Jersey to the other. Highways 1&9 and Rt. 21 can get you throughout the state without tolls.

AirTrain | newarkairport.com/to-from-airport/air-train Amtrak | Newark Penn Station | 1 Raymond Plaza West | 800-872-7245 | amtrak.com/home.html Newark Liberty International Airport | 3 Brewster Road | 973-961-6000 | airport-ewr.com Newark Subway and Light Rail | njtransit.com New Jersey Transit | Penn Station and Broad Street Station | 973-275-5555 | njtransit.com New Jersey Turnpike Authority and Garden State Parkway | njta.com Path | Newark Penn Station | 1 Raymond Plaza West | 212-435-7000 | panynj.gov/path/

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Getting Around

NJ Transit trains out of Newark Penn and Broad Street stations will get you to Manhattan fast.

NJ Transit is also your ticket if you are traveling in-state, want access to the Jersey shore or the Philadelphia 30th Street Station. Trains from Newark’s Broad Street Station stop in Summit, Morristown and other charming towns in the state. njtransit.com

Express Newark is home to Newark artists and arts organizations, faculty, staff, and students from Rutgers University—Newark who share resources and support collaborative work in a "Third Space" to incubate talent, promote social justice and tell the stories of our amazing city.

Collaborate Experiment

Innovate Come visit us www.expressnewark.org Mon. – Sat., 8am - 10pm

Located in downtown Newark

54 Halsey Street, 2nd floor Newark, NJ 07102

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Attracting Students and Entrepreneurs Newark is New Jersey’s largest college town, with more than 50,000 students enrolled in undergrad and grad programs. The city celebrates its outstanding institutions of higher learning and what they add to a community that already attracts major businesses and investment.

Colleges and Universities

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Rutgers University–Newark is the most diverse university in the country, as measured by U.S. News and World Report. Nationally recognized as an engine of social mobility and “best value” in higher education, it is the home of programs across the arts and sciences, criminal justice, public affairs, and Rutgers Business School, as well as Rutgers Law School, Newark. Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences offers expansive programs across the health fields including medicine, dentistry, nursing, and public health.

Named a top national public research university in the 2019 U.S. News & World Report ratings, New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) focuses on graduating students proficient in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) and also offers programs in architecture, design and management.

Essex County College has an expansive list of degrees, certificate programs and job training.

It offers flexible class schedules that support students as they begin their academic careers.

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The Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine at Seton Hall in nearby Nutley is a new medical school committed to providing the highest levels of health care to all New Jersey residents.

Collaboration and Shared Work Spaces Newark also caters to business people and aspiring entrepreneurs by offering a new kind of office environment, co-working spaces that are ready when needed, including Launch Pad, EqualSpace and Newark Foundry. More cost-efficient than renting an office, these are communal spaces that provide desks and other business services to anyone requiring a place to work for several hours, a day or longer.

NJIT’s New Jersey Innovation Institute is located on campus, encouraging collaboration between the academic and entrepreneurial communities.

Berkeley College berkeleycollege.edu EqualSpace equalspace.co/ Essex County College essex.edu Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine at Seton Hall shu.edu/medicine/index.cfm Launch Pad lp.co/newarknj Newark Foundry 569mlkblvd.com New Jersey Innovation Institute njii.com New Jersey Institute of Technology Njit.edu Pillar College Pillar.edu Rutgers Business School Business.rutgers.edu Rutgers Law Law.rutgers.edu Rutgers University - Newark Newark.rutgers.edu Seton Hall Law Law.shu.edu

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Graduate Programs Seton Hall University Law School, the only private law school in the state, is among the top 10 in health law rankings by U.S. News & World Report and No. 17 in job placement according to The National Law Journal.

A College Town

Berkeley College and Pillar College are smaller private schools that add to students’ college options.

Visitor

Services

If you’re new to Newark, hosting a major event or just want to get the latest information on what’s happening in the city, the right place to start is the Greater Newark Convention & Visitors Bureau (GNVCB)!

The GNCVB is the official destination marketing organization for the City of Newark and a great location to kick off your visit when you come to town.

Open to the public, the Visitor Information Center is where you can pick up maps, get referrals and purchase Newark-branded merchandise. We also carry goods showcasing local merchants and vendors citywide.

Greater Newark Convention & Visitors Bureau: 58 Park Place | first floor | 973-735-2135 Mon.––Fri. | 9 am––5 pm | Weekend hours vary newarkhappening.com/

CITY

Resources City MD | 617 Broad Street | 862-246-7940 | citymd.com Police | Fire | Ambulance | 911 Police | Fire | Nonemergency | 973-733-6000 Newark Beth Israel Medical Center | 201 Lyons Avenue at Osborne Terrace | 973-926-7240 rwjbh.org/newark-beth-israel-medical-center St. Michael’s Medical Center | 111 Central Avenue 973-877-5000 | smmcnj.com University Hospital | 150 Bergen Street 973-972-4300 | uhnj.org US Post Office | Newark Main Post Office 2 Federal Square | 800-275-8777 US Post Office | Clinton Street Branch 40 Clinton Street | 800-275-8777

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Catch the unique thrill of live racing every weekend. First race at 7:15 p.m.

We give away cash. vacations, swag and other prizes every. single. race night.

Fun promotions include grabbing mystery prizes off our game board, text offers, and entering the infamous cash cube!

Saturday, May 4 Derby Day

Saturday, June 8 Burger Ba le

Saturday, May 18 Beerfest

Saturday, June 22 Wiener Dog Derby

One Racetrack Drive, E. Rutherford, NJ 07073 playmeadowlands.com Bet with your head not over it. Must be 18+ to wager; 21+ to sports wager. Gambling problem? Please call 1-800-Gambler.

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Saturday, Sept 28 American Flat Track

Open 10 a.m. Post time 12 noon

Interested in booking an exceptionally unique party? We offer private suites, a stunning roo op terrace, open-concept lounge, fully customizable trackside area and more. Call (201)-The-BigM or visit playmeadowlands.com/dining today.

Bet with your head not over it. Must be 18+ to wager; 21+ to sports wager. Gambling problem? Please call 1-800-Gambler.

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