Newark (New Jersey) Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Essex County, New Jersey, United States
About Newark (New Jersey)
English is the main language, but the Ironbound area is home to a significant Brazilian and Portuguese population. Newark, NJ, is pronounced "Noo-wirk", as opposed to Newark, Delaware, which is pronounced "Noo-ark". Locals will often pronounce it "Nork" or "Nerk". The city was founded in the year 1666 by Puritans from New Haven Colony. Three centuries later, the population grew rapidly. Industry also grew constantly. The city even had its own Chinatown. However, in the 20th century, many raids took place, and much of the Chinese population went away to other areas, causing Newark's Chinatown to fade away. Things only got worse as more racial tension and riots occurred in the city. In the 1990s, the city went through tons of revitalization efforts. Today, the city has grown back into an imp
Top Attractions in Newark (New Jersey)
Explore the best things to see and do in Newark (New Jersey):
- ★Aljira: A Center for Contemporary Art
- ★Branch Brook Park
- ★Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart
- ★City Without Walls
- ★Gallery Aferro
- ★Greater Abyssinian Baptist Church
- ★Marcus B&P
- ★Military Park
Where to Eat in Newark (New Jersey)
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Boi Na Brasa
- 🍴Brasilia Grille
- 🍴Central Restaurant
- 🍴Don Pepe
- 🍴Fernandes Steak House
- 🍴Ferry Street Barbeque
Where to Stay in Newark (New Jersey)
- 🏨Best Western Newark Airport West
- 🏨Comfort Suites
- 🏨Courtyard Newark Downtown
- 🏨Courtyard Newark Liberty International Airport
- 🏨DoubleTree by Hilton Newark Penn Station
- 🏨Element Harrison Newark
Newark (New Jersey) Travel Guide Sections
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