West Carteret Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit West Carteret
Popular places to visit
Prudential Center
See everything from electrifying hockey games and huge musical concerts to monster truck rallies and children’s shows at The Rock.
Sports Illustrated Stadium
Catch an event at Sports Illustrated Stadium during your trip to Harrison. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
New Jersey Performing Arts Center
Come for a night at the theater and be dazzled by a Grammy Award-winning symphony orchestra, an international ballet company or a famous rock group.
Seton Hall University
Walk around the campus at Seton Hall University during your visit to South Orange. Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Branch Brook Park
The largest park in the “Garden State” features lakes, waterways, forests, meadows and a spectacular cherry blossom festival in spring.
Turtle Back Zoo
Visit the animals who call Turtle Back Zoo home during your trip to West Orange. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Activities
New York Explorer Pass: Visit 2-10 Attractions and Save Up to 50 Percent
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets
Circle Line: New York Harbor Lights Evening Cruise
American Dream Sesame Street Learn + Play Ticket
Discover NY: Guided Day Bus Tour of NYC
Our pick of the best West Carteret Hotel Deals
Hyatt Grand Central New York
Great location! Good workout room!
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
Didn’t use laundry
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Hotel Edison Times Square
Everything was really nice the free grab and go breakfast was nice and filling the rooms are really nice and the a/c works good too
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Paramount Times Square – A Generator Hotel
The hotel was in a great location off time square. It was clean and the staff were really nice. I love the lobby area. I also felt safe because it required a key pass to go to your rooms. We had a quad room with 2 bunk beds. It did not have curtains or drawers like the ones pictured on the website. ...
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton New York Downtown
Didn't get a chance to check the bar or breakfast Convenient location. Staff was helpful and courteous
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Hyatt Regency Times Square
Staff were very friendly and helpful. Room was clean and comfortable. Breakfast choices are better than other places I’ve stayed.
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around West Carteret
Dayton
While Dayton isn't home to many top sights, Montgomery Park and Prudential Center are some notable places to visit nearby.
Weequahic
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Weequahic and surrounding area, you can visit Montgomery Park and Prudential Center.
Upper Clinton Hill
Upper Clinton Hill might not have many top sights, but Montgomery Park and Newark Symphony Hall are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
South Broad Street
Though South Broad Street may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Newark Symphony Hall and Newark City Hall.
Lincoln Park Coast Cultural District
While there might not be top attractions in Lincoln Park Coast Cultural District, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Prudential Center and Newark Symphony Hall.
Central Ward
If you're spending time in Central Ward, check out sights like Prudential Center or New Jersey Performing Arts Center and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Warren Street Station or Norfolk Street Station.
