Highest-rated things to do in Newark, according to Tripadvisor

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June 18, 2024
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Highest-rated things to do in Newark, according to Tripadvisor

"For those who are lost, there will always be cities that feel like home," Simon Van Booy wrote in his 2011 novel "Everything Beautiful Began After," and what better way to find the cities that might feel like home than to get lost? Travel beckons, and there are many great cities to explore in the U.S. From New York to Los Angeles, Chicago to Miami, and Las Vegas to San Francisco, metro regions in the U.S. offer an incredible range of activities, attractions, and cultural monuments to enjoy.

Every city has its own unique history—stories of industry, immigration, and imagination. Plus, each city offers its own geographical specificity: San Francisco's gorgeous heights and quad-killing hills; the bustling boroughs of New York and how they wind around bodies of water; the flat desert of Las Vegas with its tremendous, wide-open sky (try stargazing at the nearby Red Rock Canyon for awe-inspiring views of the heavens).

Each city also has its own flavor. Some metros are practically a Baskin-Robbins of adventure, featuring all kinds of flavors, some of which might be complex, unfamiliar, or even new. Los Angeles, for example, can be experienced in so many ways, from its history as the motion picture and entertainment capital to its modern incarnation as one of the most culturally diverse cities in the world—there are many versions of LA to visit, just as there are many iterations of San Francisco, New York, and Las Vegas. Cities, after you scratch the surface, reveal even more treasures within—but first, you must know where to begin!

Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated things to do in Newark using data from Tripadvisor. Tripadvisor ranks places using a combination of metrics, including overall rating, reviews, and number of page views. As a result, an activity with a 5 out of 5 overall rating might rank lower than one with a 4 out of 5. Data is as of May 31, 2024.

#20. AirTrain Newark

- Rating: 3.5/5 (37 reviews)
- Address: Newark Liberty International Airport Station 3 Brewster Rd. Newark, New Jersey
- Read more on Tripadvisor

#19. Newark Symphony Hall

- Rating: 3/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 1030 Broad St. Newark, New Jersey
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#18. Greater Newark Conservancy

- Rating: 4/5 (2 reviews)
- Address: 32 Prince St. Newark, New Jersey
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#17. Greater Newark Convention and Visitors Bureau

- Rating: 4/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 60 Park Place Newark, New Jersey
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#16. The Jewish Museum of New Jersey

- Rating: 4/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: Ahavas Sholom 145 Broadway Newark, New Jersey
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#15. Gateways to Newark: Portraits

- Rating: 4/5 (11 reviews)
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#14. All Points West Distillery

- Rating: 5/5 (3 reviews)
- Address: 73 Tichenor St. Newark, New Jersey
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#13. Grammy Museum Experience Prudential Center

- Rating: 3.5/5 (18 reviews)
- Address: 165 Mulberry St. Located within Prudential Center Newark, New Jersey
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#12. Mount Pleasant Cemetery

- Rating: 4.5/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 375 Broadway Newark, New Jersey
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#11. The New Jersey Historical Society

- Rating: 4/5 (14 reviews)
- Address: 52 Park Place Newark, New Jersey
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#10. St. Lucy's Church

- Rating: 5/5 (16 reviews)
- Address: 118 7th Ave. Newark, New Jersey
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#9. Newark Public Library

- Rating: 4.5/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 5 Washington St. Newark, New Jersey
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#8. Military Park

- Rating: 4/5 (60 reviews)
- Address: Newark, New Jersey
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#7. Newark Penn Station

- Rating: 3.5/5 (149 reviews)
- Address: 1 Raymond Plaza West Market St. Newark, New Jersey
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#6. Ironbound

- Rating: 4.5/5 (171 reviews)
- Address: 76 Prospect St. Newark Newark, New Jersey
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#5. Branch Brook Park

- Rating: 4.5/5 (254 reviews)
- Address: Park Avenue, Lake St. Newark, New Jersey
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#4. Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart

- Rating: 5/5 (209 reviews)
- Address: 89 Ridge St. Newark, New Jersey
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#3. New Jersey Performing Arts Center

- Rating: 4.5/5 (408 reviews)
- Address: 1 Center St. Newark, New Jersey
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#2. The Newark Museum of Art

- Rating: 4.5/5 (294 reviews)
- Address: 49 Washington St. Newark, New Jersey
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#1. Prudential Center

- Rating: 4/5 (841 reviews)
- Address: 25 Lafayette St. Newark, New Jersey
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This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Andrea Richards, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 100 metros.

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