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Newark
ℹ️Practical info — Newark
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🌤 Weather — 5 days
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Sights nearby
💡 Tips
- Explore the Ironbound District for its incredible Portuguese, Spanish, and Brazilian influence and cuisine.
- Visit Branch Brook Park in April to see the spectacular cherry blossoms, which outnumber those in DC.
- See a world-class performance at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC).
- Use the Newark Light Rail for a convenient and scenic way to navigate between major points downtown.
- Spend an afternoon at the Newark Museum of Art, featuring an impressive collection of American and Tibetan art.
🍽 Food
A legendary dining experience in the Ironbound District; look for spots with wood-fired grills along Ferry Street.
A Newark specialty served in pizza bread with peppers, onions, and potatoes, found in local delis.
Try authentic coxinha or pão de queijo at the many bakeries throughout the Ironbound area.
🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots
The main artery of Ironbound, lined with European-style markets, jewelry shops, and boutiques.
A trendy corridor downtown with local fashion boutiques, art galleries, and lifestyle shops.
A massive indoor outlet mall located just a short drive or bus ride from the city center.
A historic six-acre park in the heart of downtown with gardens and quiet seating areas.
Features a bright orange boardwalk and paths with views of the Passaic River, well-suited for a peaceful walk.
A quiet residential park on the western edge of the city with large green spaces.
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Newark, the most populous city in New Jersey, is one of the nation's major air, shipping, and rail hubs. Founded in 1666 by Puritans from Connecticut, it is one of the oldest cities in the United States. Its location on the Passaic River and its proximity to New York City spurred its growth as an industrial center in the 19th and early 20th centuries, known for its leather, beer, and jewelry manufacturing. Newark Liberty International Airport, one of the country's first major airports, and Port Newark, part of the Port of New York and New Jersey, underscore its strategic importance in commerce. Newark is home to several higher education institutions, including Rutgers University, Newark and the New Jersey Institute of Technology. The city has a rich cultural scene, highlighted by the New Jersey Performing Arts Center and the Newark Museum of Art, the state's largest museum. Despite a period of decline in the mid-20th century, Newark has been undergoing significant revitalization and redevelopment since the 2000s.
- Location: United States
- Top sights: Newark Museum · Clinton Memorial AME Zion Church · House of Prayer
- Nearby: Carteret (8 km)
- Population: ~281.944 (2019)
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Jun, Jul, Sep.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | 1 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 14 | 20 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 15 | 9 | 5 |
| Rain mm | 99 | 95 | 114 | 107 | 101 | 115 | 114 | 114 | 97 | 124 | 101 | 133 |
Geography
Facts
- Founded in 1666 by Puritans from Connecticut.
- Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) opened in 1928.
- Port Newark is the primary container shipping terminal in the Port of New York and New Jersey.
- Newark's Branch Brook Park is noted for its collection of over 5,000 cherry blossom trees.
- The Newark Museum of Art holds the largest collection of Tibetan art in the Western Hemisphere.
- The 1967 Newark riots were a pivotal moment in the city's history.
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Sights in the town Newark (15)
Turtle Back Zoo
Turtle Back Zoo in Newark features over 200 animal species and is a popular family attraction with a train and carousel.
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