Travel
Driving Directions
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
Newark has two NJ Transit train stations: Newark Penn Station and Newark Broad Street Station. The train lines that run through these stations are:
- North Jersey Coast Line
- Raritan Valley Line
- Northeast Corridor Line
- Montclair-Boonton Line
- Morris & Essex Line
You can also access North2Shore via the Newark Light Rail, which runs throughout most of Newark and into nearby Belleville and Bloomfield.
Many bus lines run through and to Newark. For specific bus lines, stations, and departure times, please visit the NJ Transit website.
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.
Eat
Check back for exclusive North2Shore discounts from local restaurants and featured listings!
Nico Kitchen + Bar
1 Center Street
Newark
Blaze Pizza
691 Broad St.
Newark
Dario’s Restaurant
20 Academy St.
Newark
Dutch’s Restaurant
TRYP Hotel
24 East Park St.
Newark
Fresh Coast
1227 Raymond Blvd.
Newark
Hobby’s Delicatessen
32 Branford Pl.
Newark
Hahne & Co. Building
56 Halsey St.
Newark
Mompou Tapas Bar & Restaurant
77 Ferry St.
Newark
PJ’s Coffee of New Orleans
2 Center St
Store #176
Newark
Swahili Village
2 Center St
Newark
Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea
Hahne and Co. Building
52 Halsey 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!
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
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
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.
The rich history of Newark is shown through graffiti art, music, sculpture, and more. Learn more about this city as you explore.
Newark Museum of Art
49 Washington St
Newark
Grammy Museum Experience
165 Mulberry St
Newark
Newark Sculptures
*Throughout the City*
Trinity & St. Philip’s Cathedral
608 Broad St
Newark
New Jersey Historical Society
52 Park Place
Newark
Gateways to Newark
McCarter Highway
Newark
Don’t leave Newark without visiting these incredible stores full of treasures.
Carbo International Jewelers
134 Ferry St
Newark
Source of Knowledge Bookstore
867 Broad St
Newark
Ancient African Formula
109 Halsey St
Newark
The Black Home
7 William St
Newark
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.
