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Newark is located in northeastern New Jersey and is the largest city, by population, in the state. As of the 2010 census, the population was 277,140. The city of Newark is in the heart of the "Gateway Region," and is the second largest city in the New York metropolitan area. It's located just eight miles west of Manhattan. The city of Newark is the largest New Jersey city in the Gateway Region, which has earned it the nickname of "Gateway City." Port Newark is a major container shipping terminal in the Port of New York and New Jersey and the largest port on the east coast. The Newark Liberty International Airport is also one of the busiest in the United States. Newark is headquarters to numerous huge corporations and several universities. It's also home to several cultural and sports venues including the New Jersey Performing Arts Center, and the Bears & Eagles Riverfront Baseball Stadium. Newark is sometimes known as New York City's "tough" neighbor, but it's undergone major revitalization efforts. The city was originally founded in 1666 by Connecticut Puritans. It saw an explosion of growth in population and industry in the 19th and 20th centuries. Unfortunately, the city experienced a lot of racial tension in the 1960s, culminated by the 1967 Newark riots. This led to urban decline in the second half of the 20th century. The city has bounced back and today offers art galleries, the Newark Museum of Art and Science, a zoo, a planetarium, theater, the Newark Symphony Hall and the New Jersey Performing Arts Center. Newark is surrounded by suburbs to the west, on the slope of the Watchung Mountains, the Passaic River and Newark Bay to the east, dense urban areas to the south and middle-class suburbs and industry to the north.

Surrounding areas: East Orange, New Jersey (2.8 mi), Irvington, New Jersey (3.3 mi), Belleville, New Jersey (4.2 mi), Jersey City, New Jersey (5.0 mi), Elizabeth, New Jersey (5.3 mi), Maplewood, New Jersey (5.3 mi), Union City, New Jersey (5.4 mi)

Newark Vacation Rentals




Newark Hotels and Resorts

 
Hotels & Motels
Hampton Inn & Suites Newark Riverwalk100 Passaic AveHarrison, NJ (973) 483-1900
Best Wester Newark Airport West101 International WayNewark, NJ (973) 621-6200
Courtyard By Marriott Newark Airport600 Rt 1 & 9 S At Rt 78Newark, NJ (973) 643-8500
Days Inn Newark Airport450 US Rt 1 SNewark, NJ (973) 242-0900
Fairfield Inn & Suites Newark Ap618-50 Rt 1 & 9 SouthNewark, NJ (973) 242-2600
Hilton Newark Gateway HotelGtwy Center/Raymond BlvdNewark, NJ (973) 622-5000
Holiday Inn Newark160 Frontage RdNewark, NJ (973) 589-1000
Howard Johnson Newark20 Frontage RdNewark, NJ (973) 344-1500
Newark Airport Marriott HotelNewark International AirportNewark, NJ (973) 623-0006
Ramada Inn Newark International Airport550 Rt 1 SNewark, NJ (973) 824-4000
Sheraton Hotel128 Frontage RdNewark, NJ (973) 690-5500
Springhill Suites By Marriott Newark Liberty Int'l Airport652 Haynes Ave Rt 1 & 9 SNewark, NJ (973) 624-5300
Ramada120 Evergreen PlEast Orange, NJ3.2 mi.(973) 677-3100
Wyndham Newark Airport Hotel1000 Spring StElizabeth, NJ3.9 mi.(908) 436-4600
Four Points Sheraton Newark Airport901 Spring StElizabeth, NJ4.1 mi.(908) 527-1600
Econo Lodge853 Spring StElizabeth, NJ4.2 mi.(908) 353-1365
Gif Motel Corp750 Tonnello AveJersey City, NJ5.0 mi.(201) 420-9040
Hudson Regency Motel360 Tonnele Ave Rt 1 NJersey City, NJ5.0 mi.(201) 792-9500
Country Inn & Suites Newark Airport100 Glimcher Realty WayElizabeth, NJ5.4 mi.(800) 456-4000
Courtyard By Marriott Elizabeth/Newark Airport87 Glimchor Realty WayElizabeth, NJ5.4 mi.(800) 321-2211
Extended Stay America45 Glimcher Realty WayElizabeth, NJ5.4 mi.(908) 355-4300
Hampton Inn Newark1128-38 SPG StElizabeth, NJ5.4 mi.(908) 355-0500
Newark Airport Hilton1170 SPG StElizabeth, NJ5.4 mi.(908) 351-3900
Residence Inn By Marriott83 Glimcher Realty WayElizabeth, NJ5.4 mi.(908) 352-4300
Hudson Plaza Motel95 Rt 440Bayonne, NJ5.5 mi.(201) 823-2000
Travelodge Newark Airport2735 Rt 22 WUnion, NJ5.5 mi.(908) 687-8600
Courtyard By Marriott1 Polito AveLyndhurst, NJ6.3 mi.(201) 896-6666
Quality Inn10 Polito AveLyndhurst, NJ6.3 mi.(201) 933-9800
Renaissance By Marriott Meadowlands801 Rutherford AveRutherford, NJ6.3 mi.(800) 845-5279
Residence Inn By Marriott West Orange107 Prospect AveWest Orange, NJ6.5 mi.(973) 669-4700
Swan Motel And Executive Village201-311 E Edgar RdLinden, NJ6.6 mi.(908) 862-4500
Crowne Plaza Meadowlands2 Harmon PLZSecaucus, NJ6.7 mi.(201) 348-6900
Comfort Inn1200 Tonnelle AveNorth Bergen, NJ6.8 mi.(201) 392-0008
Howard Johnson Express Inn & Suites1300 Tonnelle AveNorth Bergen, NJ6.8 mi.(201) 863-8300
Extended Stay America1 Meadowlands PkwySecaucus, NJ7.0 mi.(201) 617-1711
Red Roof Inn #15015 Meadowlands PkwySecaucus, NJ7.0 mi.(201) 319-1000
The Wilshire Grand Hotel350 Pleasant Valley WayWest Orange, NJ7.0 mi.(973) 731-7007
Extended Stay America750 Edwin L Ward Sr Memorial HwyRutherford, NJ7.1 mi.(201) 635-0266
Hampton Inn Secaucus250 Harmon MDWS BlvdSecaucus, NJ7.1 mi.(201) 867-4400
Hilton Garden Inn Secaucus/Meadowlands875 Rt 3 E Service RdSecaucus, NJ7.1 mi.(201) 864-1400

Newark Weather & Climate

Manhattan and the surrounding area have four seasons of changeable weather. Summers are often hot and muggy and last until September. Temperatures usually soar to near 100 degrees F. for a week to ten days in mid-July to mid-August. Another uncomfortable time to visit New York City is during January and February when temps are often in the 20s and the concrete canyons of the city can turn into wind tunnels. Otherwise, the rest of the year the weather is comfortable, with March usually being the rainiest month. May offers great weather - just warm enough for walking around but cool enough to remain comfortable. Autumn has more sunshine than spring, although both are clear and bright. New York City is magical at Christmas time and the changing leaves of fall makes it a beautiful time to visit the area.

     Month       High Temp   Low Temp   Rainfall   Ocean Temp 
January 38°F 24°F 3.98 in. 36°F
February 41°F 26°F 2.96 in. 35°F
March 50°F 34°F 4.21 in. 38°F
April 60°F 43°F 3.92 in. 44°F
May 71°F 54°F 4.46 in. 52°F
June 80°F 63°F 3.40 in. 60°F
July 85°F 69°F 4.68 in. 69°F
August 83°F 67°F 4.02 in. 70°F
September 75°F 59°F 4.01 in. 68°F
October 64°F 48°F 3.16 in. 60°F
November 53°F 39°F 3.88 in. 57°F
December 43°F 29°F 3.57 in. 52°F

Newark Map & Transportation

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The closest airports in the area are the Newark Liberty International airport (EWR) located about 2 miles south of Newark, the Teterboro airport (TEB) located approximately 9 miles northeast of Newark in Teterboro, New Jersey, the La Guardia airport (LGA) located roughly 15 miles east of Newark in New York, New York, and finally the John F Kennedy International airport (JFK) located around 21 miles southeast of Newark in New York, New York.

Newark Attractions

 
Amusement and Theme Parks
AstrolandBrooklynNY12.6 mi.
Coney Island BoardwalkBrooklynNY12.6 mi.
Coney Island - Kenny KaufmanBrooklynNY12.6 mi.
Deno's Wonder Wheel Amusement ParkBrooklynNY12.6 mi.
Nellie Bly ParkBrooklynNY12.6 mi.
Bowcraft Amusement ParkScotch PlainsNJ12.7 mi.
Keansburg Amusement ParkKeansburgNJ20.4 mi.
Glen Island ParkNew RochelleNY23.7 mi.
JeepersWest NyackNY28.1 mi.
Playland ParkRyeNY30.6 mi.
Bayville AmusementsBayvilleNY34.1 mi.
AdventurelandFarmingdaleNY38.0 mi.
Land Of Make BelieveHopeNJ43.3 mi.
Jenkinson's BoardwalkPoint Pleasant BeachNJ45.0 mi.
Blackbeard's CaveBayvilleNJ53.6 mi.
Casino PierSeaside HeightsNJ54.9 mi.
Bushkill ParkEastonPA55.0 mi.
Sesame PlaceLanghornePA55.3 mi.
Sports Plus Entertainment CenterLake GroveNY55.9 mi.
Funtown PierSeaside ParkNJ56.1 mi.
 
Water Parks
Sesame PlaceLanghornePA55.3 mi.
Splash Down ParkFishkillNY57.1 mi.
Alpine Slide at CamelbackTannersvillePA62.9 mi.
Dorney Park & Whitewater KingdomAllentownPA69.7 mi.
Mountain CreekVernonNJ73.5 mi.
Carousel Water & Fun ParkBeach LakePA78.5 mi.
Splish Splash Water ParkRiverheadNY79.9 mi.
Thundering Surf Water SlideBeach HavenNJ81.4 mi.
Water WorldPhoenixvillePA82.1 mi.
Gillian's IslandOcean CityNJ103.0 mi.
Zoom Flume Water ParkDurhamNY115.0 mi.
 
Golf Courses
Weequahic Park Golf CourseNewarkNJ 
Hendricks Field Golf CourseBellevilleNJ3.9 mi.
Francis Byrne Golf CourseWest OrangeNJ4.8 mi.
Galloping Hill Golf CourseUnionNJ5.6 mi.
Fernwood Country ClubRoselandNJ8.5 mi.
East Orange Golf CourseShort HillsNJ9.2 mi.
Hyatt Hills Golf CourseClarkNJ9.8 mi.
Oak Ridge Golf CourseClarkNJ9.8 mi.
LaTourette Golf CourseStaten IslandNY10.6 mi.
Silver Lake Golf CourseStaten IslandNY10.6 mi.
South Shore Golf CourseStaten IslandNY10.6 mi.
Pinch Brook Golf CourseFlorham ParkNJ11.3 mi.
Dyker Beach Golf CourseBrooklynNY12.6 mi.
Marine Park Golf CourseBrooklynNY12.6 mi.
Scotch Hills Country ClubScotch PlainsNJ12.9 mi.
Ash Brook Golf CourseScotch PlainsNJ13.5 mi.
Overpeck County Golf CourseTeaneckNJ13.6 mi.
Anchor Golf LandWhippanyNJ13.7 mi.
Passaic County Golf CourseWayneNJ13.7 mi.
Plainfield West NinePlainfieldNJ14.0 mi.
Orchard Hills Golf ClubParamusNJ15.1 mi.
Paramus Golf CourseParamusNJ15.1 mi.
Knoll East Country ClubParsippanyNJ15.2 mi.
Knoll West Golf ClubParsippanyNJ15.2 mi.
Sunset Valley Golf CoursePompton PlainsNJ16.7 mi.
Forest Park Golf CourseWoodhavenNY17.3 mi.
Mosholu Golf Course & Driving RangeBronxNY17.3 mi.
Pelham Split Rock Golf ClubBronxNY17.3 mi.
Van Cortlandt Park Golf CourseBronxNY17.3 mi.
Emerson Golf ClubEmersonNJ18.0 mi.
 
Ski Areas
CraigmeurNewfoundlandNJ25.5 mi.
Mount PeterWarwickNY37.3 mi.
Shawnee MountainDelawarePA48.4 mi.
Alpine MountainAnalominkPA59.0 mi.
Big BirchPattersonNY61.3 mi.
Thunder RidgePattersonNY61.3 mi.
CamelbackTannersvillePA62.9 mi.
Holiday MountainMonticelloNY69.0 mi.
TanglewoodTaftonPA70.1 mi.
Hidden ValleyVernonNJ73.5 mi.
Vernon Valley Great GorgeVernonNJ73.5 mi.
Doe MountainMacungiePA74.1 mi.
WoodburyWoodburyCT75.1 mi.
Hidden Valley SkiHidden ValleyPA76.9 mi.
Mohawk MountainCornwallCT88.2 mi.
Mount SouthingtonSouthingtonCT89.8 mi.
Elk MountainUnion DalePA96.5 mi.
Mount ToneLake ComoPA97.9 mi.
Belleayre MoutainHighmountNY98.7 mi.
Hunter MountainHunterNY102.2 mi.
 
State Parks
Edison State ParkNJ15.0 mi. 
Washington Rock State ParkNJ17.9 mi. 
Palisades State ParkNJ19.8 mi. 
Cheesequake State ParkNJ21.6 mi. 
Palisades State ParkNY23.1 mi. 
Farny State ParkNJ23.3 mi. 
Tallman Mountain State ParkNY23.9 mi. 
Delaware and Raritan Canal State ParkNJ25.2 mi. 
Valley Stream State ParkNY25.7 mi. 
Blauvelt State ParkNY26.3 mi. 
Hempstead Lake State ParkNY28.1 mi. 
Hopatcong State ParkNJ28.2 mi. 
Ringwood Manor State ParkNJ28.2 mi. 
Hacklebarney State ParkNJ29.2 mi. 
Musconetcong State ParkNJ29.4 mi. 
Rockland Lake State ParkNY30.3 mi. 
Hook Mountain State ParkNY31.1 mi. 
Cranberry State ParkNJ32.4 mi. 
High Tor State ParkNY33.0 mi. 
Wawayanda State ParkNJ34.0 mi. 
 
Museums
Newark Museum OnlineNewarkNJ(Multidisciplinary)
Newark MuseumNewarkNJ(Art)
Liberty Science CenterJersey CityNJ5.0 mi.(Science)
Montclair Art MuseumMontclairNJ6.5 mi.(Art)
Lower East Side Tenement MuseumNew YorkNY8.8 mi.(History)
Museum of Chinese in the AmericasNew YorkNY8.8 mi.(History)
Museum of Jewish Heritage - A Living Memorial to the HolocaustNew YorkNY8.8 mi.(History)
South Street Seaport MuseumNew YorkNY8.8 mi.(History)
Statue of Liberty National Monument and Ellis Island Immigration MuseumNew YorkNY8.8 mi.(History)
Web Museum of Calendars and Wood TypesNew YorkNY8.8 mi.(History)
Eli Wilner & CompanyNew YorkNY8.8 mi.(Miscellaneous)
Italian American MuseumNew YorkNY8.8 mi.(Miscellaneous)
Kingston Trolley Museum of New YorkNew YorkNY8.8 mi.(Miscellaneous)
Frick CollectionNew YorkNY8.8 mi.(Multidisciplinary)
Jewish MuseumNew YorkNY8.8 mi.(Multidisciplinary)
National Sports MuseumNew YorkNY8.8 mi.(Multidisciplinary)
New-York Historical SocietyNew YorkNY8.8 mi.(Multidisciplinary)
Pierpont Morgan LibraryNew YorkNY8.8 mi.(Multidisciplinary)
Intrepid Sea-Air-Space MuseumNew YorkNY8.8 mi.(Technology)
Museum at the Fashion Institute of TechnologyNew YorkNY8.8 mi.(Technology)
 
Zoos and Aquariums
Central Park Wildlife CenterNew YorkNY8.8 mi.
Staten Island ZooStaten IslandNY12.1 mi.
New York AquariumBrooklynNY12.6 mi.
Prospect Park Wildlife CenterBrooklynNY12.6 mi.
Bergen County Zoological ParkParamusNJ15.3 mi.
Bronx Zoo/Wildlife Conservation ParkBronxNY17.8 mi.
Queens Wildlife CenterFlushingNY18.7 mi.
Beardsley Zoological GardensBridgeportCT58.6 mi.
New Jersey State Aquarium at CamdenCamdenNJ75.0 mi.
Philadelphia Zoological GardenPhiladelphiaPA75.2 mi.
Trevor ZooMillbrookNY76.6 mi.
Brandywine ZooWilmingtonDE99.7 mi.


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