LOCAL ATTRACTIONS
Widening the Aperture: After the Meeting
World Class Cultural Events. Major and Minor League Sports. Original and Popular Concerts. Unique Art Collections. Never before has Newark been so vibrant with music, art, theater and more. Your
Meeting Services Concierge will be happy to provide information and assistance on restaurants, local events, and other attractions.
NJPAC
One Center Street
888-GO NJPAC
njpac.org
Newark’s most important cultural institution, yet one of it’s newest. The New Jersey Performing arts Center located at One Center Street in the Military Park section of downtown Newark
is called by some “the Nation’s most glamorous theater”. NJPAC is the fifth largest performing arts center in the country.
Newark Symphony Hall
1020 Broad Street
973-643-4550
newarksymphonyhall.org
Originally constructed in 1925 by the Ancient Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine (the Shriners), Symphony Hall is notable for it’s lush interior features. Greek and Egyptian motifs,
marble columns, and elaborate gold leaf adorn this marvelous edifice. The structure houses the 3000-seat Sarah Vaughn Concert Hall.
Newark Museum
49 Washington Street
973-596-6550
newarkmuseum.org
Founded In 1909 and recently renovated by renowned architect Michael Graves, the Newark Museum is an American treasure. Housing over 80 galleries of arts and science, a mini-zoo, planetarium, café,
sculpture garden, and The Ballantine House, a restored 1885 mansion and National Historic Landmark. The Museum is also home to the largest collection of Tibetan art outside of Tibet, along with
many other treasures from Asia, Africa, the Americas, and Europe.
Continental Airlines Arena
50 Route120
East Rutherford NJ
201-935-3900
continentalairlinesarena.com
Home to the NBA’s Eastern Conference Champion New Jersey Nets, the NHL’s New Jersey Devils and college basketball’s Seton Hall Pirates. The Continental Airlines Area also hosts
world-class concerts and many other events.
Riverfront Stadium
450 Broad Street
973-848-1000
newarkbears.com
Otherwise known as “The Den,” it is home to minor league baseball’s 2002 Atlantic League Champion Newark Bears. This brand new ballpark is “next door” to the Washington
Square Conference Center.
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