Relax at Maxwell’s Bar & Restaurant, a casual restaurant serving up a wide variety of drinks as well as music. Stop by their website to view an ever changing (and ever crammed) calendar of events, from live performances to art galleries. This intimate little nightlife venue is perfect for hanging out with friends for a fun evening!
Sit down and sip on some awesome coffee and munch on delicious food at Rockn’ Joe, a locally run New Jersey franchise. If you find yourself near the Union train station and need a pick-me-up (or just crave a well-crafted beverage and delightful pastry), be sure to stop by this rockin’ coffeehouse!
The American Labor Museum, also known as the Botto House National Landmark, was the site where Industrial Workers of the World union leaders spoke to the crowds gathered beneath the balcony during the Paterson Silk Strike of 1913. Since that historic day, this house attraction has served as an educational museum meant to further American understanding of “the history of work, workers and the labor movement throughout the world.”
Let curiosity get the best of you. The greater Newark region is multi-faceted, an endless parade of offerings, adventures and opportunities. Explore our walls, our halls, and our grand institutions; this city's history dates back to the 1600s.