Moving to newark NJ? Here’s a list of
Our Favorite newark NJ Attractions,
Hot Spots, and Restaurants
- Newark Museum (49 Washington St): Founded in 1909 by John Cotton Dana to showcase the best of art, science, history, and technology. Major collections include American art, decorative arts, and contemporary pieces. A century of culture packed into one place!
- Branch Brook Park: This scenic, 360-acre county park is famous for its 5,300 cherry blossoms, maintained by the Branch Brook Park Alliance who ensure the blooms live up to their reputation.
- North to Shore Festival: This three-week-long extravaganza celebrates music, film, technology, comedy, art, history, and more across Atlantic City, Asbury Park, and Newark. The 2024 lineup includes Matchbox Twenty, Kevin Hart, Bleachers, and Stephen Colbert, plus Newark’s first-ever yoga festival.
- Afro Beat Fest: Celebrate African culture at this annual family-friendly festival where music, art, fashion, and dance collide.
- Classified (23 Newark International Airport St): Newark Airport’s secret, invite-only restaurant is hidden away in C Terminal. United passengers can enjoy a gourmet meal with excellent runway views before takeoff.
- Kinjo (159 Washington St): Chef Jamie Knott’s latest hotspot has a sake cocktail list, a live DJ, ice-cold Japanese beers on draft, and a constant stream of anime playing on TV screens.
- Aljira Museum (591 Broad St): Aljira means ‘dream time’ in Indigenous Australia and this artist-centered space in Newark is where contemporary creations and artistic vision come to life.
- Clements Place Jazz (15 Washington St): This charming, unpretentious spot delivers hip jazz classics from up-and-coming talents born and bred on the East Coast.
- Teixeira’s Bakery (113-129 Kossuth St): This little Portuguese bakery is worth the trip for their legendary egg tarts. A true mom-and-pop atmosphere that transports you straight to Lisbon.
- Hell’s Kitchen Lounge (150 Lafayette St): A kitschy and quirky bar that runs theme nights and showcases local bands.