Plan Your Stay

Where to Stay

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Where To Eat

Dining choices abound in Newark. For your convenience, we marked a few eateries within walking distance of the New Jersey Performing Arts center.

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Where to Shop

Visitors to the Newark area will find no shortage of shopping opportunities. From quaint boutiques to outlet shopping, there are retail establishments to cater to every need.

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Where to Park

For patrons traveling to NJPAC by car, there is ample, secure underground and surface parking, with 1,300 spaces in four convenient areas directly adjacent to and across from the arts center. Each of these lots contains special parking locations for handicapped patrons.

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What To Do

Featuring the State’s largest museum and two new state-of-the-art concert and sporting arenas, the greater Newark area offers numerous can’t-miss landmarks and attractions to entertain visitors for hours on end. These sites offer a wealth of history, culture, entertainment and sightseeing opportunities for all interests.

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The Ironbound

This lively neighborhood of European and South American spirit features over 170 restaurants, many of which feature Portuguese, Brazilian, and Spanish fare. Just a short walk from Newark Penn Station, you will find an assortment of restaurants and bakeries located on or adjacent to Ferry Street, the neighborhood’s main thoroughfare.

GETTING TO NEWARK

The PATH from NYC

Manhattan is a short twenty-minute ride on the PATH train to Newark Penn Station. From there, the Newark Peace Education Summit site is an easy (half-mile) walk or a short trip on the Light Rail. Walking Directions from Penn Station to NJPAC: From the main waiting room at Penn Station, leave by the Raymond Plaza West exit, cross the bus and taxi pickup lanes, and turn to your right toward Raymond Boulevard. Turn left on Raymond Boulevard and walk 2 blocks (west) to Mulberry Street. Turn right, crossing Raymond Boulevard, and walk two blocks on Mulberry Street (north) to Center Street. NJPAC is directly across Center Street. Walking Directions from Broad Street Station to NJPAC: Follow signs to Broad Street. Walk down Broad Street away from the highway towards down town. Continue .4 miles, passing Washington Park (on right). Bear left at First Baptist Peddie Memorial Church onto Center Street. Continue a half a block until you reach NJPAC on left.

NJ Transit Trains

New Jersey Transit Trains in and out of nearby Newark's Penn Station and Broad Street Station embark for all New Jersey destinations on a timely and convenient schedule. Trains leave from all New Jersey destinations and from New York City's Penn Station at 34th Street, and run in and out of Newark's Penn Station and Broad Street Station. For information on NJ Transit trains, call 1-800 772-2222 or visit

www.njtransit.com

Taxis & Car Services:

New Diamond Limo & Taxi Car Service: (973) 920-2595

Green Taxi: (973) 643-4100

Classic Milenio Dispatching Service: (973) 484-9494

Driving Directions:

FROM THE SOUTH

via NJ Turnpike North Follow NJ Turnpike North to Exit 15W (Newark/The Oranges). After toll booth follow Route 280 West to Exit 15A (Route 21 - Downtown/Arts). On the exit ramp, bear left going under Route 280 and, at bottom of ramp (traffic light), make a right onto Route 21 South (McCarter Highway). Follow Route 21 South to Center Street, make a right onto Center Street.

via Garden State Parkway North Follow Garden State Parkway North to Exit 145 (Route 280). Follow Route 280 East to Exit 15 (Route 21 - Downtown/Arts). At bottom of ramp (traffic light), make a right onto Route 21 South, (McCarter Highway). Follow Route 21 South to Center Street, make a right onto Center Street.

FROM THE NORTH, NORTHEAST & NEW YORK CITY

via NJ Turnpike South Follow NJ Turnpike North to Exit 15W (Newark/The Oranges). After toll booth follow Route 280 West to Exit 15A (Route 21 - Downtown/Arts). On the exit ramp, bear left going under Route 280 and, at bottom of ramp (traffic light), make a right onto Route 21 South (McCarter Highway). Follow Route 21 South to Center Street, make a right onto Center Street.

via Garden State Parkway South Follow Garden State Parkway South to Exit 145. Follow signs to Route 280 East. Follow Route 280 East to Exit 15 (Route 21 - Downtown/Arts). At bottom of ramp (traffic light), make a right onto Route 21 South (McCarter Highway). Follow Route 21 South to Center Street, make a right onto Center Street.

from New York City From George Washington Bridge or Lincoln Tunnell, follow signs to NJ Turnpike South. Take NJ Turnpike South to Exit 15W. From Holland Tunnel, follow signs to NJ Turnpike North. Take NJ Turnpike North to Exit 15W. Follow directions from Exit 15W above.

FROM THE WEST

via Route 280 Follow Route 280 East to Exit 15 (Route 21 South - Downtown/Arts). At bottom of ramp (traffic light), make a right onto Route 21 South (McCarter Highway). Follow Route 21 South to Center Street, make a right onto Center Street.

via Route 78 Follow Route 78 East to Exit 57 (Newark, Downtown/Arts). Stay to the right and follow signs to Route 21 North (McCarter Highway). You will travel across the viaduct into downtown Newark. Stay in the left three lanes and travel onto Route 21 North (McCarter Highway). Follow Route 21 North to Center Street, make a left onto Center Street. If you miss this turn, continue on Route 21 North to the Lombardy Street jughandle, then make the u-turn back to Route 21 South until you reach Center Street. Make a right onto Center Street.