Essex district, New Jersey, United States

Places to visit near Newark

Newark is a city in Essex district, New Jersey, United States, home to about 281,944 people. Within 50 km by road there are 270 places to visit — 82 churches, 64 parks, 28 wildlife, forests & gardens and 9 museums. The must-see places are New Jersey Historical Society (1 km), St Mary's Abbey Church (1 km) and Second Reformed Dutch Church (1 km).

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Newark, New Jersey
Newark, Essex district, New Jersey, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Newark at a glance

Location
Essex district, New Jersey, United States
Population
about 281,944
Coordinates
40.7357° N, 74.1724° W
Places within 50 km
270 (270 must-see)
Best time to visit
November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Newark

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Newark: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Newark

82 churches within 100 km of Newark. The closest is New Jersey Historical Society (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Newark

64 parks within 100 km of Newark. The closest is Branch Brook Park (5 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Newark

28 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Newark. The closest is Jefferson Park (10 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Newark

9 museums within 100 km of Newark. The closest is Thomas Edison National Historical Park (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Newark

7 forts & heritage within 100 km of Newark. The closest is Jersey City 9/11 Memorial (15 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Newark

4 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Newark. The closest is Lincoln Park (9 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Newark

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 6 km on the road.

  1. Start in Newark
  2. 1 km St Mary's Abbey Church · church, Essex
  3. 1 km Newark Museum · church, Essex
  4. 1 km New Jersey Historical Society · church, Essex
  5. 1 km Second Reformed Dutch Church · church, Essex
  6. 1 km Pan American C.M.A. Church · church, Essex
  7. 1 km Back to Newark

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How to reach Newark

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    Within 15 km of Newark

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Newark by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches8282New Jersey Historical Society (1 km)
    Parks6464Branch Brook Park (5 km)
    Other attractions6363Statue of Liberty (15 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2828Jefferson Park (10 km)
    Museums99Thomas Edison National Historical Park (10 km)
    Forts & heritage77Jersey City 9/11 Memorial (15 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs44Lincoln Park (9 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints44Laurel Hill (9 km)
    Waterfalls33Hemlock Falls Loop (12 km)
    Temples22Shree Swaminarayan Temple (17 km)
    Beaches & coast11Newark Bay (9 km)
    Buddhist sites11Empty Cloud Monastery (11 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Liberty Island (15 km)
    Treks11Lenape Trail (16 km)

    Newark: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Newark?

    New Jersey Historical Society (church, about 1 km), St Mary's Abbey Church (church, about 1 km), Second Reformed Dutch Church (church, about 1 km), Newark Museum (church, about 1 km), Pan American C.M.A. Church (church, about 1 km), Iglesia Roca de Salvacion (church, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Newark?

    270 places on Spotwander: 82 churches, 64 parks, 63 other attractions, 28 wildlife, forests & gardens, 9 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Newark?

    New Jersey Historical Society, about 1 km by road; St Mary's Abbey Church (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Newark?

    Branch Brook Park, about 5 km by road; Weequahic Park (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Newark?

    Jefferson Park, about 10 km by road; Meadowlands Environment Center (10 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Newark?

    Start in Newark, visit St Mary's Abbey Church, then Newark Museum, then New Jersey Historical Society, then Second Reformed Dutch Church, then Pan American C.M.A. Church, and drive back — about 6 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Newark?

    November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Newark

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Newark’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Newark on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.