Things To Do in Newark, NJ
Dream Horse Carriage Company
The romantic horse-drawn carriages from Dream Horse Carriage Company help create an evening straight from a fairytale. Ride around Newark in style–choose from traditional carriages and coaches or rustic wagons and surreys. Call ahead to reserve one of the elegant, all-white Cinderella Pumpkin Carriages to really make your special someone’s dreams come true!
State Theatre New Jersey
Since 1921, State Theatre New Jersey has brought Broadway shows, operas, orchestra performances, family plays and much, much more to the Garden State. Less than an hour away from downtown Newark, this magnificent entertainment venue draws in large crowds for its stellar shows, excellent events and amazing arts education programs.
Stephen R. Gregg-Bayonne County Park
The 97-acre Stephen R. Gregg-Bayonne County Park is divided into an east and a west half by shrubby slope. The western half features several different playing fields (from ball fields to tennis courts), a paved track and a spray pool. The eastern half showcases a greater variety of observable plant life as well as lovely outdoor scenery along Newark Bay.
Lenape Trail
Hike along part of the Lenape Trail, a 34-mile trail extending from Newark’s Military Park to west of the Passaic River. This unique recreation trail links dozens of other parks, rail trails and historical landmarks throughout Essex County. One of the most popular sections includes the path in Brook Branch Park lined by gorgeous cherry blossom trees.