Bears and Eagles Riverfront Stadium
450 Broad St.
(973) 848-1000 - website

This 6,200-seat riverfront stadium is the home of the Atlantic League Champion Bears who, along with the team’s avid fans, fondly refer to it simply as “The Den.” Opened on July 16, 1999, the stadium is a favorite of local baseball fans.

Branch Brook Park Roller Skating Center
Seventh and Clifton Avenues
(973) 482-8900 - website

A favorite for avid ice skaters, the Branch Brook Park Roller Skating Center reopened in 1996 following a complete renovation. This popular roller skating rink is housed in a 27,228-square-foot building operated by United Skates of America Inc. The facility features a state-of-the-art sound system, 102 parking spaces, a pro shop, a skate rental area, refreshment stands, a private party room, vending machines and a game area.

Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart
89 Ridge St.
(973) 484-4600 - website

Known for its superior French Gothic architecture, this church was dedicated in 1954, and achieved its basilica status in 1995 after a visit from Pope John Paul II. The church plays host to an array of concerts throughout the year, and also is popular with December candlelight Christmas carolers.

Ferry Street, Newark

Locals and visitors alike often walk down Ferry Street for an afternoon or evening stroll. Along the way, they often stop at some of the many retailers—which range from soccer shops and fresh fish markets to hardware stores and Internet cafes—along this main thoroughfare in the Ironbound section of Newark.

The First Presbyterian Church
820 Broad St.
(973) 642-0260 - website

First Presbyterian Church was the spiritual cradle of Puritans, the early settlers of Newark.

The Newark Museum
49 Washington St.
(973) 596-6550 - website

Having celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2009, New Jersey’s largest museum includes 80 distinct galleries consisting of collections of African, Asian, Latin and American masterpieces that span many centuries. The facility underwent a $520 million renovation and expansion in 1989 that included the addition of 66 galleries designed by noted architect Michael Graves. It houses travel exhibitions that showcase the arts and natural sciences. Even the youngest family members will enjoy the Newark Museum’s mini-zoo, as well as its Victorian Ballantine House, a sculpture garden, planetarium and an 18th century school house.

The Newark Public Library
5 Washington St.
(973) 733-7784 - website

More than just a facility to borrow books, the Newark Public Library is a regional center for research. In addition to an array of reading material, the library is home to many historical displays and comprehensive databases. For assistance, patrons can arrange to chat with a librarian 24 hours a day, seven days a week at QandANJ (www. qandanj.org). The library also hosts major author appearances, lectures, free classes and exhibits. From its inception in 1889, the library has built an extensive book collection, housing large periodical, picture, music and video collections. The Newark Public Library has been designated a statewide resource center for both its complete run of U.S. patent specifications and its New Jersey Reference Division.

New Jersey Historical Society
52 Park Place
(973) 596-8500 - website

This statewide, nonprofit museum, founded in 1845, houses a library and archives. Located in the heart of Newark’s downtown cultural district, it collects, preserves and interprets New Jersey’s rich history and diverse culture. As one of the oldest cultural institutions in the state, the New Jersey Historical Society is known for its award-winning exhibitions, publications and programming that focuses on New Jersey’s landscape and residents.

New Jersey Performing Arts Center
1 Center St.
(888) 466-5722 - website

Since its grand opening in 1997, the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) has hosted concerts covering every musical taste from Itzhak Perlman to ‘N Sync, as well as an array of arts education programs, theatrical tours and diverse nightlife attractions. Touted as a worldclass entertainment complex, NJPAC houses a 2,750-seat multipurpose theater, a 500-seat intimate space, two restaurants, banquet and rehearsal facilities, a theater square and a new outdoor public plaza. Its resident ensemble is the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra.

The New Jersey Symphony Orchestra
60 Park Place, 9th floor
(973) 624-3713 - website

Known as one of the 30 major symphony orchestras in the country, The New Jersey Symphony Orchestra stages concerts in area schools, and performs in various concert halls throughout the state, with its Major Concert Series and Winter Pops Series at Symphony Hall.

Our Lady of Fatima Roman Catholic Church
82 Congress St.
(973) 589-8433

Located in the Ironbound section of Newark, this Roman Catholic church, which caters to Portuguese parishioners, hosts candlelight processions in May and October to commemorate “the miracle of Fatima.”

The Prudential Center
165 Mulberry St.
(973) 757-6000 - website

The $375 million Prudential Center, which was completed in October 2007, is a popular venue for concerts and sporting events. From Bon Jovi to the New Jersey Devils, The Prudential Center now is host to more than 200 sporting events and concerts per year. This state-of-the-art facility, which will host the 2011 NCAA East Regional for men’s college basketball, has become the cornerstone of the revitalization and renaissance of downtown Newark. It has been touted for its towering glass entryway, 40-by-200-foot hand-painted mural depicting New Jersey sports stars, eight-sided scoreboard, 350-seat restaurant, 4,800-square-foot LED television facing Newark Penn Station, 76 luxury suites, two party suites, the Goal Bar and much more. This arena has become the Garden
State’s home for hockey, college basketball, indoor soccer, concerts, family shows and special events. The Prudential Center is the home arena for the Devils, Major Indoor Soccer League’s Ironmen and Seton Hall basketball. The facility holds 17,625 people for hockey games, 17,500 attendees for soccer games, and 18,500 for basketball games. With 583 VIP parking spaces accessed from Lafayette Street, parking is abundant at this popular entertainment venue.

Symphony Hall
1020 Broad St.
(973) 643-8014 - website

Walk through the towering majestic iconic columns to a grand entryway fashioned in authentic Greek and Egyptian architectural designs to Newark’s Symphony Hall. Built in 1925, this cultural center, known for its superior acoustics, welcomes visitors to enjoy symphony, ballet, opera, professional theater groups and popular music program performances. Throughout the decades, many legendary artists have graced the stage, from Anderson and Gershwinto Pavarotti and Garland.