Newark Attractions

The only real reason for visiting Newark, the largest city in the state, and the third most important airport serving nearby New York, is to see the laboratory of Thomas Alva Edison in the suburb of New Orange.

Catholic Cathedral of the Sacred Heart

The Cathedral of the Sacred Heart is a French Gothic Cathedral that resembles the basilica at Rheims and is comparable in size to Westminster Abbey. The Cathedral features over 200 stained-glass windows, bronze doors and 14 bells cast in Italy.

Address

Catholic Cathedral of the Sacred Heart
89 Ridge Street
Newark, NJ 07104
United States

Phone 1 (973) 484-4600

Fax 1 (973) 483-8253

http://www.cathedralbasilica.org

New Jersey Historical Society

The New Jersey Historical Society was established in 1845 and is housed in a Georgian-style building. Collections include thousands of photographs, original land grants, costumes, prints, decorative arts, ceramics and furniture.

Address

New Jersey Historical Society
52 Park Place
Newark, NJ 07102-4388
United States

Phone 1 (973) 596-8500

Fax 1 (973) 596-6957

http://www.jerseyhistory.org

Hours

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	Closed	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	Closed
Close		17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00

Cost

Adult	$ 4.00

All values are in United States Dollars

Tips

Admission is suggested donation.

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Newark Public Library

One of the largest public libraries in the state of New Jersey, the 1901 Newark Public Library houses over 1 million books, pictures and periodicals. It has a large collection of materials regarding the history of the city and state as well as fine arts and current affairs.

Hours

June 28 to September 4

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	Closed	Closed	9:00	9:00	9:00	9:00	Closed
Close			20:30	17:30	17:30	13:30

September 7 to December 31

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	Closed	Closed	9:00	9:00	9:00	9:00	Closed
Close			20:30	20:30	17:30	17:30