About this city
Also known as: Brick City
Commanding a spectacular commercial position on the Passaic River and Newark Bay waterfront, Newark is the most populous city in New Jersey and the historic county seat of Essex County. Founded in 1666 by Puritans from Connecticut, it stands proudly as one of the oldest European cities in the United States, transitioning during the 19th century into a colossal global hub for heavy manufacturing, leather tanning, and rail logistics. In the late 20th and early 21st centuries, the city modernized its economy dramatically, housing one of the planet's busiest international airports, a giant maritime container shipping port, and global insurance corporate empires like Prudential Financial. Today, Newark is a vibrant academic and cultural mega-city, anchoring world-class performing arts centers, a major creative design district, and a sprawling cluster of major universities.
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Suggested stay: 1–3 days
Attend a world-class opera performance or major concert at the state-of-the-art New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC). View the extraordinary collection of global masterworks, tibetan art, and sculpture gardens at the Newark Museum of Art. Witness the breathtaking pink canopy of over 5,000 blooming cherry trees at Branch Brook Park if visiting during the spring festival.
