Plan Your Visit

Newark

Travel

Newark is home to rich and diverse art and culture from all around the world. Traveling to Newark is easy, whether you’re taking public transportation or driving there yourself. Enjoy the North2Shore Festival in Newark!

Driving Directions

From the Garden State Parkway North

Take GSP north to exit 140
Merge on US-22 East
Keep right at the fork to continue toward NJ-21 North
Keep left at the fork and merge onto NJ-21 North

Turn left onto Center Street
From here, you can navigate to all the venues, restaurants, and attractions

From the Garden State Parkway South

Take Garden State Parkway south to exit 145 toward I-280/The Oranges/Newark
Turn left toward I-280 east

Keep right at the fork, follow signs for I-280 East and merge onto I-280 East
Take exit 15
Merge on nj-21 South toward Downtown/Ironbound
Turn right onto Center Street
From here, you can navigate to all the venues, restaurants, and attractions

From the New Jersey Turnpike North

Take NJ turnpike North to exit 13a Newark Airport/Elizabet Seaport
Stay left after paying the toll and merge onto NJ-81 North
Merge onto US 1-9 North
Keep left at the fork to continue toward NJ-21 North

Keep right at the fork and merge onto NJ-21 North
Continue on NJ-21 North
Turn right onto Center Street
From here, you can navigate to all the venues, restaurants, and attractions

From the New Jersey Turnpike South

Take NJ Turnpike South to exit 15W for I-280 toward Newark/Kearney
Keep left at the fork and merge onto I-280 West
Take I-280 West to exit 15A-15B toward NJ-21 North/Belleville/NJ-21 South/Newark/Downtown/Ironbound
Keep left at the fork to continue toward NJ-21 South
Keep left at the fork and merge onto NJ-21 South

Turn right onto Center Street
From here, you can navigate to all the venues, restaurants, and attractions

From I-280 East

Take I-280 east to exit 15
Merge on NJ-21 South toward Downtown/Ironbound

Turn right onto Center Street
From here, you can navigate to all the venues, restaurants, and attractions

From I-280 West

Take I-280 West to exit 15A-15B toward NJ-21 North/Belleville/NJ-21 South/Newark/Downtown/Ironbound
Keep left at the fork to continue toward NJ-21 South

Keep left at the fork and merge onto NJ-21 South
Turn right onto Center Street
From here, you can navigate to all the venues, restaurants, and attractions

Public Transportation

Train

Newark has two NJ Transit train stations: Newark Penn Station and Newark Broad Street Station. The stations connect bus, light rail, and train service from New York City and New Jersey to the following lines:

Newark Penn Station

Newark Broad Street Station

Newark Light Rail
You can also access North2Shore via the Newark Light Rail, which runs throughout most of Newark, including service at NJPAC/Center Street Station, and into nearby Belleville and Bloomfield. Visit the NJ TRANSIT website for details on light rail tickets and service.

Bus

Many bus lines operate throughout Newark, serving destinations such as the Prudential Center and NJPAC. For information on NJ TRANSIT bus service and schedules, please visit the NJ TRANSIT website and plan your trip.

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) is a major airport hub for United Airlines. With over 30 airlines flying into and out of EWR daily, you are able to safely and easily arrive in New Jersey for North2Shore! Hop on a quick bus or NJ TRANSIT train, grab a cab, or rent a car and travel the short distance to Downtown Newark.

Airport

Newark International Airport is a major airport hub for United Airlines. With over 30 airlines flying into and out of EWR daily, you are able to safely and easily arrive in New Jersey for North2Shore! Hop on a quick bus or train, grab a cab, or rent a car and travel the short distance to Downtown Newark.

Learn more about North2Shore!

Check back soon for specials!

Eat

Check back for exclusive North2Shore discounts from local restaurants and featured listings!

Eat in Newark

A & J Caribbean Taste

150 Halsey St
Newark

American Whisky

51 Edison Pl
Newark

Bar Vanquish

218B Market St
Newark

Big Bite

567 Broad St
Newark

Black Swan Espresso

93 Halsey St
Newark

Bulgogi Zip

562 Broad St

Newark

Cafe Airlie

32 Commerce St

Newark

Casa Espresso

140 Halsey St
Newark

Central Restaurant

30 Central Ave #4

Newark

Chateau of Spain

11 Franklin St

Newark

Cornbread – Newark

915 Broad St
Newark

Darios Tex Mex

20 Academy St
Newark

Deluxe Diner

561 Broad St
Newark

Don Pepe Restaurant

844 McCarter Hwy
Newark

Dutch’s Restaurant

24 E Park St
Newark

Fornos of Spain

47 Ferry St
Newark

Fresh Coast

1227 Raymond Blvd
Newark

Fruit House

764 Broad St
Newark

Good Eats Experience

85 Mulberry St
Newark

Gyro Pita Place

150 Halsey St
Newark

Halsey Deli

147 Halsey St
Newark

Just Fish Cafe

27 Halsey St
Newark

Kilkenny Alehouse

27 Central Ave
Newark

Konoz

16 Clinton St
Newark

La Cocina

61 New St
Newark

Lit 21

1034 McCarter Hwy
Newark

Mad for Chicken

224 Market St
Newark

Madre & Son Soul Food Cafe

37 Commerce St
Newark

Maize

50 Park Pl
Newark

Marcus B&P

56 Halsey St
Newark

Market City

13 Commerce St
Newark

Market Street Bar & Grill

1048 Raymond Blvd
Newark

Masala Cafe

27 Academy St
Newark

McGovern’s Tavern

58-60 New St
Newark

Medallion Steakhouse and Seafood

50 Park Pl
Newark

Mercato Tomato Pie

212 Market St
Newark

Newark Local Beer

538 Broad Street, Newark, NJ

First 50 people on each day receive a free beer. (21+) Show your ticket to a N2S event to receive $1 off your purchase at Newark Local Beer

Brick City Bookings trio performs Wednesday, 6/21 4-7pm

Audible listening station will be set on Thursday.

Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat: 12pm – 8pm

Sunday: 12pm – 6pm

Novelty Burger

214 Market St
Newark

NICO Kitchen + Bar

One Center St
Newark

Pita Square

95 Halsey St
Newark

Pj’s Coffee

2 Center St #176
Newark

Queen Pizza

122 Halsey St
Newark

Queen Pizza II

48 Commerce St
Newark

Ramen Gami

1 Sussex Ave
Newark

Redd’s Biergarten

220 Market Street
Newark

Robert’s Pizzeria

63 New St
Newark

Salad House

542 Broad St
Newark

Swahili Village

2 Center St
Newark

Taqueria Los Gueros

138 Halsey St
Newark

The Yard

55 Park Pl
Newark

Tossed

89 Mulberry St
Newark

Tainos Kitchen Downtown

85 Halsey St
Newark

Yiwan Ramen

2 Center St
Newark

Stay

With a rich history, Newark is well known as the cultural epicenter of the Garden State. When you come to town for North2Shore, stay the weekend to explore this diverse and exciting city!

Hotels in Newark

There are many hotels available in and around Newark. Whether you want to stay closer to the venues in downtown Newark or closer to the airport so you can sleep in before you catch your flight home, we’ve got options! Here are a few offering exclusive discounts through North2Shore.

Courtyard Newark Downtown

858 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102

Special Rate: 209 USD per night for bookings Wednesday, June 21, 2023 – Sunday, June 25, 2023. Book Now Through Thursday, June 1

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Newark Airport

128 Frontage Road, Newark, NJ 07114

Special Rates Available for Sunday, June 18 – Wednesday, June 28, 2023 – Book Now

Holiday Inn Newark International Airport

160 Frontage Road, Newark, NJ 07114

Special Rates: Use code GOOD NEIGHBOR – Book Now

Newark Liberty International Airport Marriott

1 Hotel Road Newark, New Jersey 07114

Special Rate: $159/night for bookings Wednesday, June 21, 2023 – Sunday, June 25, 2023. Book Now Through Wednesday, June 7, 2023

Play

There’s no shortage of amazing adventures in Newark, NJ. If you’re coming to town for North2Shore, be “shore” to check out some of these awesome attractions!

Sports

Even if it’s the summer, you can still ride the slopes! When you visit Newark, be sure to take some time for a yoga class, play some basketball, or learn how to box!

Big Snow American Dream

1 American Dream Way
East Rutherford

Boylan Street Recreation Center

916 S Orange Ave
Newark

I’m So Yoga

1186 Raymond Blvd
4th Floor
Newark

Elite Heat Boxing Gym

130 Mt Pleasant Ave
Newark

Family Friendly

When it comes to family-friendly fun, Newark has it in spades. Go for a long walk through a nature preserve, play on a playground, or meet the animals at a zoo.

Weequahic Park

Elizabeth Ave &, Meeker Ave
Newark

Turtle Back Zoo

560 Northfield Ave
West Orange

Angry Birds Mini Golf

1 American Dream Way
East Rutherford

Chambers Family Carousel

51 Park Plaza
Newark

Explore

Explore Newark while you’re in town for North2Shore. Check out the local museums and sculptures throughout the city, go shopping at locally owned businesses, or take a walking tour.

Art and History

The rich history of Newark is shown through graffiti art, music, sculpture, and more. Learn more about this city as you explore.

Don’t leave Newark without visiting these incredible stores full of treasures.

Walk it out! With several walking tours available, learn about Newark while getting in your steps. Visit Have You Met Newark Tours or download the Newark Walks App.