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!
Get your groove on at QXT’s, the best dance club in Newark and New Jersey’s premier alternative dance club. For over 20 years, this nightlife destination has opened its doors on Friday and Saturday nights to let in the crowds ready to jam to alternative music–a genre including New Wave, Goth, Industrial, Deathrock, Punk, Rock and the occasional throwback to the 80s.
Built and staffed by the NJ Youth Corps, the Jersey Explorer Children’s Museum allows children to “live” history and “play” science through a variety of excellent interactive exhibitions and attractions. The minute you and your kids walk through the door, everyone becomes an explorer! Search for an ancient mummy, journey through a distant galaxy, travel back to the Underground Railroad and much, much more!
Don’t miss a historical monument! With Newark Landmarks, you’ll receive a guided tour through some of the most historic and memorable buildings and districts. Let Liz Del Tufo and other members of the Newark Preservation & Landmark Committee give you their expert opinions on places like downtown, the Button Factory or Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart.