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Things to see in Newark, New Jersey (United States): 32 places and when to go
Newark, New Jersey is a city in United States with around 280,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 32 places in and around it, mainly Nature (12), Wildlife (10), Food and drink (8). The best known are Verrazzano–Narrows Bridge, Upper New York Bay and Newark Bay. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 54 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 06. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 40.7004, -74.17
- Population
- About 280,000
- Places
- 32 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (12) · Wildlife (10) · Food and drink (8) · Architecture (6) · History (3) · With kids (2)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- EWR Newark, 1.3 km as the crow flies
What to see in Newark, New Jersey
The places in and around Newark, New Jersey, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Verrazzano–Narrows BridgeBridge in New York City15 km
- Upper New York BayBay in New York, USA10 km
- Newark BayEstuary on the coast of New Jersey, United States3.7 km
- Swinburne IslandIsland in Staten Island, New York, United States18 km
- Todt HillNature · Mountains12 km
- Prall's IslandIsland in the United States of America11 km
- Staten Island ZooSuburban zoo in West New Brighton, Staten Island, New York City9.5 km
- Jacques Marchais Museum of Tibetan ArtNY location listed on National Register of Historic Places14 km
- Raritan BaySouthern portion of Lower New York Bay between the U.S. states of New York and New Jersey24 km
- Shooters IslandIsland in New Jersey and New York, United States6.4 km
- Thomas Edison National Historical ParkNational Historical Park of the United States11 km
- Clay Pit Ponds State Park PreserveState park in Staten Island, New York18 km
- Freshkills ParkPark on Staten Island14 km
- Coney Island LightLighthouse in New York, United States19 km
- New Dorp LightLighthouse in New York, United States14 km
- Prince's Bay LightLighthouse in New York, United States22 km
- Staten Island LightLighthouse in New York, United States14 km
- Mount Loretto Unique AreaReserve and natural preserve22 km
- Outerbridge CrossingBridge between New Jersey and New York21 km
- Cheesequake State ParkState park in New Jersey, United States30 km
- Turtle Back ZooZoo in the West Orange, New Jersey12 km
- Congregation B'nai IsraelChurch building in New Jersey, United States of America11 km
- Crane-Phillips HouseHouse in Cranford, New Jersey12 km
- Merchants and Drovers TavernHistoric building in Union County, New Jersey13 km
And the other 8, by what you come to do:
When to go to Newark, New Jersey
The best time to visit Newark, New Jersey is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:24
- FebPossible10:26
- MarBest time11:41
- AprBest time13:06
- MayBest time14:16
- JunBest time14:54
- JulBest time14:39
- AugBest time13:37
- SepBest time12:15
- OctBest time10:53
- NovPossible9:41
- DecPossible9:06
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 54 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 06. In April, 32 of the 32 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Newark, New Jersey
The nearest main airport is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR, Newark), 1.3 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- New York City142 places17 km
- Paterson, New Jersey30 places24 km
- Brooklyn14 places25 km
- New Brunswick13 places32 km
- Denville10 places33 km
- Atlantic Highlands9 places36 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Newark, New Jersey?
The best known: Verrazzano–Narrows Bridge, Upper New York Bay, Newark Bay, Swinburne Island, Todt Hill. In all, 32 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Newark, New Jersey?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 54 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 06.
How do you get to Newark, New Jersey?
The nearest main airport is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), 1.3 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Newark, New Jersey as the destination and these 32 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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