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Address: 375 Broadway, Newark, NJ 07104
Newark's oldest continual cemetery has been designated a National Historic Landmark. The 1840 site is the burial place for many renowned national and regional figures. This Newark cemetary offers a great look at the history of the area and the people who played a role in it.
New Jersey Performing Arts Center
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Address: 1 Newark Center, between Military Park and Waterfront, Newark, NJ 07102
This ultra-modern art center houses the 2,750-seat Prudential Hall and the 500-seat Victoria Theater. It plays host to an array of annual cultural events and arts programming, including the concerts by the esteemed New Jersey Symphony, the Vienna Boys Choir and even Lauryn Hill. The NJPAC also offers two on-site...
Category: Newark Attractions & Activities
Address: Brookside Dr & Cherry Ln, West Orange, NJ
With 19 miles of trails and 27 miles of paved paths for riding and jogging, South Mountain Reservation is a popular year-round recreational destination. Hikers and horseback riders populate the trails during the warmer months, and cross-country skiers take over in the winter. Other features include Turtle Back Zoo,...
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Address: 1020 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
A historic landmark built by the Shriners in 1925, Symphony Hall is the largest performing arts center in the state. Offers an array of shows, concerts and performances throughout the year, most of which take place at the 2800 seat Sarah Vaughan Concert Hall. Contact Symphony Hall to obtain an event schedule.
Category: Newark Attractions & Activities
Address: 560 Northfield Ave, West Orange, NJ 07052
Turtle Back Zoo sits on 16 acres of the South Mountain Reservation. The zoo houses 200 animals, representing 100 species. The sanctuary focuses on animals native to New Jersey and includes an interactive area called Essex Farm, which has sheep, goats, pigs, chickens, cows and ponies. The zoo has more exotic non-native...
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Address: 533 Berdan Ave, Wayne, NJ 07470
This historic building is one of three owned and managed by Wayne Township to preserve and display their heritage. This home was built in 1786 by Uriah Van Riper and is a good example of New Jersey Dutch Colonial architecture. Located at the same address, the Mead-Van Duyne house was built around 1740, and is, like...
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Address: Weequahic Park Dr, Elizabeth Ave & Meeker Ave, Newark, NJ
Along with an 18-hole golf course, Weequahic Park features an 80-acre lake, tennis courts, paddleball courts, two playgrounds, ballfields, basketball courts, and a formal garden. Come play a sport at a Newark field and enjoy numerous trails traverse rolling hills, open meadows, and small wooded areas.
Category: Newark Attractions & Activities
Address: 300 Pompton Rd, Wayne, NJ
The campus of William Paterson University is comprised of 370 acres, much of them wooded. A wide array of sculpture dots the landscape of this Newark college, including pieces by Albert E. Henselmann, Lyman Kipp, Michael Gerard, and Tova Beck-Friedman. For more art, visit the Ben Shahn Center for the Visual Arts.
