- 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.
- The results below include the top 17 things to do within the city of Newark, NJ , followed by 729 popular activities in nearby cities, including New York City, Staten Island, Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, Flushing, Jersey City, Yonkers, Morristown, Long Island City, Montclair, New Brunswick, Clifton, Edison, Astoria, West Orange, Hoboken, Atlantic Highlands, East Rutherford, New Rochelle, Bayonne, Paramus, Wayne, Secaucus, Westfield, Fort Lee, Englewood, Elizabeth, Summit, Hackensack, Bloomfield, Union, Teaneck, Mahwah, Paterson, Ridgewood, Bridgewater, Linden, Mount Vernon, Union City, Sayreville, Valley Stream, Fair Lawn, Parsippany, Perth Amboy, East Brunswick, Ringwood, Lake George, Livingston, West Milford, Glen Cove, Princeton, Bridgehampton, Albany, Hudson, Red Hook, Geneva, Elmont and Mount Vernon
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7.7 Miles
Harborside Park includes two fenced-in playgrounds for children of different ages, and both feature expansive jungle gyms. There is also a gazebo between the playgrounds and a large fenced-in grassy area for picnics.
7.8 Miles
Rotating exhibits that concentrate on the various aspects of Hoboken history form the foundation of the Hoboken Historical Museum. Popular displays include the city's contribution to American music, the history of the Hudson River, and art galleries for local artists.
7.8 Miles
A baseball and softball training facility, Lefty's Sports Academy features six baseball and softball batting cages with variable pitch speeds. The facility also has a 10,000 square foot turfed training area.
7.8 Miles
The Starz Performing Arts Academy is a dance academy that offers professional dance instruction for children as well as adults. The studio teaches ballet lessons, tap dancing lessons, and cheer dance classes.
7.9 Miles
Pier C Park is unique among family parks. Features of the park include a fishing pier, play area for children, water play area, promenade, and a rookery for the birds of the area.
7.9 Miles
91%
11 votes
1 Racetrack Drive, East Rutherford, NJ 7073
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Meadowlands Racing & Entertainment is an 180,000 square foot horse racing complex. Attractions include horse racing, indoor and outdoor dining, private event spaces, free site-wide WiFi access, and a variety of special events.
7.9 Miles
100%
5 votes
Frank Sinatra Dr N Near 13th Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030
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Shipyard Dog Park is a private dog run that is located across from Shipyard Park that provides a view overlooking the Hudson River. The park is fenced in and provides dog owners with dog waste bags for clean up.
7.9 Miles
Known for its play about Jesus Christ, Park Performing Arts Center offers cultural arts performances and classes like ballet and painting for children. The center also hosts an annual summer concert series.
8.0 Miles
73 Stuyvesant Place, Staten Island, NY
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The Staten Island Museum has permanent collections of art, natural science, and history, which together feature more than half a million exhibits. The museum was founded in 1881.
8.0 Miles
89%
151 votes
75 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island, NY
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Only a ferry ride away, the Richmond County Bank Ballpark provides fans a Manhattan skyline view while watching the pros play ball. The venue also hosts birthday parties, trade shows and company picnics.