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Local Attractions

NJPAC:

One Center Street 888-GO NJPAC Newark’ most important cultural institution, and yet one of it’s newest. The New Jersey Performing arts Center located at One Center Street in the Military Park section of downtown Newark is called by some “the Nation’s most glamorous theater”. NJPAC is the fifth largest performing arts center in the country.


Newark Symphony Hall:

1020 Broad Street 973-643-4550 Originally constructed in 1925 by the Ancient Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine (The Shriners), Symphony Hall is notable for it’s lush interior features. Greek and Egyptian motifs, marble columns, and elaborate gold leaf adorn this marvelous edifice. The structure houses the 3000 seat Sarah Vaughn Concert Hall.


Newark Museum:

49 Washington Street 973-596-6550 Founded In 1909 and recently renovated by renown architect Michael Graves, the Newark Museum is an American Treasure. Housing over 80 galleries of arts and science, a mini zoo, planetarium, café, sculpture garden, and The Ballantine House, a restored 1885 mantion and National Historic Landmark. The Museum is also home to the largest collection of Tibetan art outside of Tibet, along with many other treasures from Asia, Africa, the Americas, and Europe.


Continental Airlines Arena:

50 Route120, East Rutherford NJ 201-935-3900. Home to the NBA’s Eastern Conference Champion New Jersey Nets, the NHL’s New Jersey Devils, College Basketball’s Seton Hall Pirates. The Continental Airlines Area also hosts world-class concerts and many other events.


Riverfront Stadium:

450 Broad Street, Newark 973-848-1000 Otherwise known as “The Den” it is home to minor league baseball’s 2002 Atlantic League Champion Newark Bears. This brand new ball park is “next door” to the Washington Square Conference Center.



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