Newark: Welcome to Brick City!
Food scene
Just a mile south, check out the new downtown district and pick up groceries at Whole Foods to cook for your stay. Free parking for all patrons.
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Whole Foods Market
633 Broad StJust a mile south, check out the new downtown district and pick up groceries at Whole Foods to cook for your stay. Free parking for all patrons.
Absolutely some of the best tacos in the city hands down. Pay them a visit or get takeout.
Tacos La Gringa Broad st
872 Broad StreetAbsolutely some of the best tacos in the city hands down. Pay them a visit or get takeout.
Make sure to stop by this historic Italian bakery and pick up some of the best Kaiser rolls and Italian rolls in the city.
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Calandra's Bakery
204 1st AveMake sure to stop by this historic Italian bakery and pick up some of the best Kaiser rolls and Italian rolls in the city.
Some of the best Colombian street food in town and you get a bang for your buck. Pro Tip: Get a plate to take out and save the leftovers in the fridge for the next day!
Happy Chicken
119 Bloomfield AvenueSome of the best Colombian street food in town and you get a bang for your buck. Pro Tip: Get a plate to take out and save the leftovers in the fridge for the next day!
Authentic charcoal and wood fire grilled! Newark BBQ has Portuguese style cuisine and boy is it good! Eat in or take out.
Bloomfield Avenue BBQ
391 Bloomfield AvenueAuthentic charcoal and wood fire grilled! Newark BBQ has Portuguese style cuisine and boy is it good! Eat in or take out.
North Newark Barbeque
344 Bloomfield AvenueFamily-owned and generous with portions. One of the top BBQ spots in the city.
There is a shop rite in Newark on Springfield and a Shoprite in Kearny just over the bridge but we like this one much better. We get all our groceries and weekly shopping done here. It’s less than 10 minutes away up 21 second exit on the right (Belleville/North Arlington Exit)
ShopRite of Belleville
726 Washington AveThere is a shop rite in Newark on Springfield and a Shoprite in Kearny just over the bridge but we like this one much better. We get all our groceries and weekly shopping done here. It’s less than 10 minutes away up 21 second exit on the right (Belleville/North Arlington Exit)
New vegan spot right downtown. This place is right across the street from our church and the food slaps! Definitely try it out vegan or not.
Urban Vegan
915 Broad StreetNew vegan spot right downtown. This place is right across the street from our church and the food slaps! Definitely try it out vegan or not.
Best Breakfast diner in the area with vegan options too!
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Rutherford Pancake House
40 Park AveBest Breakfast diner in the area with vegan options too!
Best market for local Portuguese and Brazilian food. Try the Portuguese pão (bread) you won’t be disappointed
Seabra's Market
Best market for local Portuguese and Brazilian food. Try the Portuguese pão (bread) you won’t be disappointed
Sightseeing
Prodigious! Has everything to offer from a group and family to a solo traveler! Go see a movie in the theatre or check out the Nickelodeon theme park with the kids!
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American Dream
1 American Dream WyProdigious! Has everything to offer from a group and family to a solo traveler! Go see a movie in the theatre or check out the Nickelodeon theme park with the kids!
Met life is the place to be! Whether you are in town for a concert or sporting event, we are centrally located and are about 15 minutes from Met Life.
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MetLife Stadium
1 MetLife Stadium DrMet life is the place to be! Whether you are in town for a concert or sporting event, we are centrally located and are about 15 minutes from Met Life.
We absolutely love taking the kids out to a NJ devils hockey game. Good food, alcohol, and a great time!
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Prudential Center
25 Lafayette StWe absolutely love taking the kids out to a NJ devils hockey game. Good food, alcohol, and a great time!
Newark’s preforming arts center! Check the schedule online and pay it a visit!
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NJPAC/Center St. station
Newark’s preforming arts center! Check the schedule online and pay it a visit!
Absolutely stunning. Call ahead and see if you can schedule a tour to see the fifth largest cathedral in North America in the archdiocese of Newark.
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Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart
89 Ridge StAbsolutely stunning. Call ahead and see if you can schedule a tour to see the fifth largest cathedral in North America in the archdiocese of Newark.
A historic building in its own right, Newark’s museum of art has a formidable collection of American and modern art, the renowned Tibetan monk collection, as well as naturally science works.
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Newark Museum
49 Washington StA historic building in its own right, Newark’s museum of art has a formidable collection of American and modern art, the renowned Tibetan monk collection, as well as naturally science works.
Known for their world famous cherry blossom trees. The park has waking and biking paths, parks, playgrounds and more.
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Branch Brook Park
Lake StreetKnown for their world famous cherry blossom trees. The park has waking and biking paths, parks, playgrounds and more.
Neighborhoods
A pre WWII historic neighborhood in the North Ward of Newark. Forest Hill neighborhood is home to a diversity of people and food, and holds some of the most classic colonial architecture in New Jersey.
Forest Hill
A pre WWII historic neighborhood in the North Ward of Newark. Forest Hill neighborhood is home to a diversity of people and food, and holds some of the most classic colonial architecture in New Jersey.
The most diverse neighborhood in Newark! A bustling city vibe jam packed with row houses, shops, restaurants, and food trucks. Easy access to Rt. 21 and NYC.
Mount Pleasant/Lower Broadway
The most diverse neighborhood in Newark! A bustling city vibe jam packed with row houses, shops, restaurants, and food trucks. Easy access to Rt. 21 and NYC.
Public Transit
Public Transit Tip: Quickest way to get to Newark Penn Station is from the Broad Street Light Rail station .8 miles from our house (15 min walk/.8 miles)
Broad Street Light Rail Station
Public Transit Tip: Quickest way to get to Newark Penn Station is from the Broad Street Light Rail station .8 miles from our house (15 min walk/.8 miles)
Public Transportation Tip: Enter Newark Penn Station from Market street and go to the PATH train station. You can take the subway all the way into Manhattan as far as 33rd street (you will have to transfer PATH trains at Journal Square) or World Trade Center.
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Newark Penn Station
Market StreetPublic Transportation Tip: Enter Newark Penn Station from Market street and go to the PATH train station. You can take the subway all the way into Manhattan as far as 33rd street (you will have to transfer PATH trains at Journal Square) or World Trade Center.
If you are mobile (either rented a car or drove to our home for your stay), you can drive to the Harrison Path Station instead of departing from Newark Penn Station (which is much busier and hard to find parking for).
The Harrison Path Station has been completely rebuilt and renovated and is now very nice! Pro tip: find free parking underneath the bridges across the street from the Seabras shopping center plaza and walk the .5 miles to the Path station.
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Harrison Path Station
If you are mobile (either rented a car or drove to our home for your stay), you can drive to the Harrison Path Station instead of departing from Newark Penn Station (which is much busier and hard to find parking for).
The Harrison Path Station has been completely rebuilt and renovated and is now very nice! Pro tip: find free parking underneath the bridges across the street from the Seabras shopping center plaza and walk the .5 miles to the Path station.
Reizigersadvies
Vervoersmogelijkheden
Getting Around the City
Ride sharing is a convenient way to peruse the city although it can be expensive. Newark’s classic taxi cab service can be an alternative. The bus lines are very accessible if you don’t mind waiting. The light rail at Broad St or Bloomfield Ave is a great option. Heading into the City take the PATH or NJ transit from Newark Penn Station into Manhatten. Driving into NYC is a tourists worst nightmare.
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Driving in the City
NJ drivers can be pretty aggressive. Don’t be alarmed if drivers take quick left in front of you when the light turns green or if you find yourself driving directly at an oncoming car trying to get passed double parked cars on both sides of the street. Keep alert and make sure your parallel parking is good and you’ll be just fine.
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Fast-Paced but Friendly
Newark is a hard working town. Some professionals in Ironbound commute to the city but many both live and work locally. Don’t be afraid to ask someone for help/advice if needed. Over 50% of the North Ward is of Latin origin so if you know Spanish and Portuguese you’ll be at an advantage.
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Hot in Summer & Cold in Winter
Due to its location, it can be hot and humid in the summer but chillingly cold in the winter. Check local weather and make sure you have appropriate attire. You will do a fair amount of walking so make sure you have comfy shoes!
Niet te missen
Brazilian Festival!
New Jersey is home to the largest percentage of Brazilians in the nation, and Newark houses a prodigious majority. Every year on Labor Day Weekend, Newark hosts the famous Brazilian festival, in the Ironbound district, known for the best Brazilian music, cuisine, and culture. Last year the festival was canceled due to covid so this year is sure to be memorable. Don’t miss out!