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Discover 20 verified attractions in Newark, United States of America. This curated collection features natural wonders, museums & galleries, notable attractions, and more — each place verified through Google Places with real ratings and reviews from visitors. Use the ratings and review counts to help prioritize your visit.

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1 🏞️ Natural Wonders

Branch Brook Park

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★★★★½ 4.6 (11,788 reviews)
📍 & Park Avenue, Lake St, Newark, NJ 07104, USA
📞 (973) 268-3500
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: 6:30 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Sunday: 6:30 AM – 10:00 PM
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2 🎨 Museums & Galleries

Liberty Science Center

★★★★½ 4.5 (10,103 reviews)
📍 222 Jersey City Blvd #284, Jersey City, NJ 07305, USA
📞 (201) 200-1000
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3 🏞️ Natural Wonders

Hamilton Park

★★★★½ 4.8 (8,409 reviews)
📍 Boulevard East, Hudson Pl, Weehawken Township, NJ 07086, USA
📞 (201) 319-6061
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM
  • Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM
  • Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM
  • Thursday: 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM
  • Friday: 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM
  • Saturday: 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM
  • Sunday: 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM
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4 🏞️ Natural Wonders

Weequahic Park

★★★★½ 4.5 (4,055 reviews)
📍 Elizabeth Ave &, Meeker Ave, Newark, NJ 07112, USA
📞 (973) 268-3500
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 6:30 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 6:30 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 6:30 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Thursday: 6:30 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Friday: 6:30 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Saturday: 6:30 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Sunday: 6:30 AM – 9:00 PM
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5 ⭐ Notable Attractions

Empty Sky Memorial

★★★★½ 4.8 (3,138 reviews)
📍 1 Audrey Zapp Dr, Jersey City, NJ 07305, USA
📞 (908) 209-3108
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Thursday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Friday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Saturday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Sunday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
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6 🎨 Museums & Galleries

The Newark Museum of Art

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★★★★½ 4.6 (2,112 reviews)
📍 49 Washington St, Newark, NJ 07102, USA
📞 (973) 596-6550
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: Closed
  • Thursday: 12:00 – 7:00 PM
  • Friday: 12:00 – 7:00 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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7 🎭 Cultural Experiences

Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart

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★★★★½ 4.9 (1,894 reviews)
📍 89 Ridge St, Newark, NJ 07104, USA
📞 (973) 484-4600
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM, 1:30 – 7:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM, 1:30 – 7:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM, 1:30 – 7:00 PM
  • Thursday: 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM, 1:30 – 7:00 PM
  • Friday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:00 – 7:00 PM
  • Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
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8 🏞️ Natural Wonders

Independence Park

★★★★½ 4.5 (2,012 reviews)
📍 218 Van Buren St, Newark, NJ 07105, USA
📞 (973) 268-3500
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: 8:30 AM – 11:30 PM
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9 🏞️ Natural Wonders

Military Park

★★★★ 4.4 (2,020 reviews)
📍 51 Park Pl, Newark, NJ 07102, USA
📞 (973) 900-5800
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Thursday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Friday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Saturday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Sunday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
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10 🏞️ Natural Wonders

Newport Green Park

★★★★½ 4.6 (1,838 reviews)
📍 Green Park, 14th St, Jersey City, NJ 07310, USA
📞 (201) 626-5000
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Saturday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Sunday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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Natural Wonders

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🏞️ Natural Wonders

Branch Brook Park

★★★★½ 4.6 (11,788 reviews)
📍 & Park Avenue, Lake St, Newark, NJ 07104, USA
📞 (973) 268-3500
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: 6:30 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Sunday: 6:30 AM – 10:00 PM
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🏞️ Natural Wonders

Hamilton Park

★★★★½ 4.8 (8,409 reviews)
📍 Boulevard East, Hudson Pl, Weehawken Township, NJ 07086, USA
📞 (201) 319-6061
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM
  • Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM
  • Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM
  • Thursday: 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM
  • Friday: 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM
  • Saturday: 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM
  • Sunday: 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM
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🏞️ Natural Wonders

Weequahic Park

★★★★½ 4.5 (4,055 reviews)
📍 Elizabeth Ave &, Meeker Ave, Newark, NJ 07112, USA
📞 (973) 268-3500
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 6:30 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 6:30 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 6:30 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Thursday: 6:30 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Friday: 6:30 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Saturday: 6:30 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Sunday: 6:30 AM – 9:00 PM
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🏞️ Natural Wonders

Independence Park

★★★★½ 4.5 (2,012 reviews)
📍 218 Van Buren St, Newark, NJ 07105, USA
📞 (973) 268-3500
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: 8:30 AM – 11:30 PM
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🏞️ Natural Wonders

Military Park

★★★★ 4.4 (2,020 reviews)
📍 51 Park Pl, Newark, NJ 07102, USA
📞 (973) 900-5800
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Thursday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Friday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Saturday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Sunday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
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🏞️ Natural Wonders

Newport Green Park

★★★★½ 4.6 (1,838 reviews)
📍 Green Park, 14th St, Jersey City, NJ 07310, USA
📞 (201) 626-5000
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Saturday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Sunday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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🏞️ Natural Wonders

Weequahic Park

★★★★½ 4.6 (1,762 reviews)
📍 1 Thomas Carmichael Dr, Newark, NJ 07114, USA
📞 (973) 926-2520
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 6:30 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 6:30 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 6:30 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Thursday: 6:30 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Friday: 6:30 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Saturday: 6:30 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Sunday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
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🏞️ Natural Wonders

Cherry Blossom Welcome Center

★★★★½ 4.7 (1,595 reviews)
📍 Branch Brook Park Dr, Newark, NJ 07104, USA
📞 (973) 268-3500
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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🏞️ Natural Wonders

Vailsburg Park

★★★★ 4.2 (1,051 reviews)
📍 694-736 S Orange Ave, Newark, NJ 07106, USA
📞 (973) 268-3500
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Thursday: 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Friday: 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Saturday: 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Sunday: 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM
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🏞️ Natural Wonders

Essex County Riverfront Park

★★★★½ 4.5 (727 reviews)
📍 1-3 Brill St, Newark, NJ 07105, USA
📞 (973) 268-3500
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 8:00 AM – 9:30 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 9:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 9:30 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM – 9:30 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM – 9:30 PM
  • Saturday: 8:00 AM – 9:30 PM
  • Sunday: 8:00 AM – 9:30 PM
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🏞️ Natural Wonders

Morris Canal Park

★★★★½ 4.5 (400 reviews)
📍 158 Washington St, Jersey City, NJ 07302, USA
📞 (201) 915-3401
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Thursday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Friday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Saturday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Sunday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
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🏞️ Natural Wonders

Veterans Memorial Park

★★★★½ 4.6 (361 reviews)
📍 W Market St & Wickliffe Street, Newark, NJ 07102, USA
📞 (973) 268-3500
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Thursday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Friday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Saturday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Sunday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
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🏞️ Natural Wonders

Jesse Allen Park

★★★★ 4.3 (292 reviews)
📍 Muhammad Ali Ave, Newark, NJ 07108, USA
📞 (973) 733-6454
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Thursday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Friday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Saturday: 7:00 AM – 10:30 PM
  • Sunday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
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🏞️ Natural Wonders

Peter Francisco Park

★★★★ 4.0 (177 reviews)
📍 Newark, NJ 07105, USA
📞 (973) 735-2135
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Thursday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Friday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Saturday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Sunday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
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🎨

Museums & Galleries

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🎨 Museums & Galleries

Liberty Science Center

★★★★½ 4.5 (10,103 reviews)
📍 222 Jersey City Blvd #284, Jersey City, NJ 07305, USA
📞 (201) 200-1000
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🎨 Museums & Galleries

The Newark Museum of Art

★★★★½ 4.6 (2,112 reviews)
📍 49 Washington St, Newark, NJ 07102, USA
📞 (973) 596-6550
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: Closed
  • Thursday: 12:00 – 7:00 PM
  • Friday: 12:00 – 7:00 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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🎨 Museums & Galleries

Liberty Hall Museum

★★★★½ 4.7 (241 reviews)
📍 1003 Morris Ave, Union, NJ 07083, USA
📞 (908) 527-0400
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Saturday: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Sunday: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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⭐

Notable Attractions

2 places
⭐ Notable Attractions

Empty Sky Memorial

★★★★½ 4.8 (3,138 reviews)
📍 1 Audrey Zapp Dr, Jersey City, NJ 07305, USA
📞 (908) 209-3108
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Thursday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Friday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Saturday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Sunday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
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⭐ Notable Attractions

Newark Makerhoods at the Krueger-Scott Mansion

★★★★½ 4.6 (90 reviews)
📍 601 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Newark, NJ 07102, USA
📞 (973) 306-4657
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed
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🎭

Cultural Experiences

1 places
🎭 Cultural Experiences

Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart

★★★★½ 4.9 (1,894 reviews)
📍 89 Ridge St, Newark, NJ 07104, USA
📞 (973) 484-4600
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM, 1:30 – 7:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM, 1:30 – 7:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM, 1:30 – 7:00 PM
  • Thursday: 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM, 1:30 – 7:00 PM
  • Friday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:00 – 7:00 PM
  • Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
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