Things to do near NJIT

Things to explore in and near Newark

Off-Campus Dining:

 

Convenience Store: located inside  Subway
  250 Central Avenue - 0.1 mile from Campus Center

Whole Foods Market | Natural and organic grocery store with freshly made take-out items
  633 Broad Street - 0.6 miles from Campus Center

Subway | Build your own sandwich chain | 
  250 Central Avenue - 0.1 mile from Campus Center

Giovanni Pizza, Pasta & Grill | Pizza by the pie or slice, sandwiches, and salads
  191 Central Avenue - 0.1 mile from Campus Center

Intrinsic Cafe | Cafe featuring coffee, bubble teas, smoothies and more
  5 Sussex Avenue - 0.2 miles from Campus Center

Robert’s Pizzeria | Pies, salads and subs
  63 New Street - 0.5 miles from Campus Center

La Cocina | Latin American Restaurant
  61 New Street - 0.5 miles from Campus Center

McGovern's Tavern | Irish bar and grill with a pub-grub menu
  58 New Street - 0.5 miles from Campus Center

Qdoba | Mexican chain offering custom burritos, tacos and more
  64 Halsey Street - 0.5 miles from Campus Center

The Green Chicpea | Kosher eatery with Middle Eastern fare
  59 Halsey Street - 0.5 miles from Campus Center

Burger Walla | Hamburger joint with an Indian twist
  47 Halsey Street - 0.5 miles from Campus Center

27 Mix | Full-service bar offering a mix of Latin, Asian and American cuisine
  27 Halsey Street - 0.5 miles from Campus Center  

Nizi Sushi | Fresh sushi and classic Japanese fare
  28 Central Avenue - 0.5 miles from Campus Center

Kilkenny Alehouse | American pub food and Irish cooking
  27 Central Avenue - 0.5 miles from Campus Center

The Halal Guys | Gyros and other Middle Eastern eats
  72 Halsey Street - 0.6 miles from Campus Center

On & Around Campus:

  • Hahne & Company Building is a restored historic landmark featuring arts and a cultural center, as well as retail space. It is home to Newark’s first Whole Foods.
  • Branch Brook Park is the nation’s first county park spanning 6-acres and was used as a campsite for General Washington’s army during the Revolutionary War. It is now home to the one of the largest Cherry Blossom Festivals in the country.
  • The Ironbound District is known for its great Portuguese restaurants and local shops. The Ironbound District is home to over 570 businesses and 170 restaurants. From its bakeries and cafes to finding that perfect pair of shoes, the Ironbound District is a great area to explore.
  • Prudential Center is home to the New Jersey Devils, a professional NHL ice hockey team and is also the epicenter for concerts and events. “The Rock,” as it is known by locals, hosts over 175 events a year!

New York City:   Our campus is only 12 miles away from New York City.  The best way to go from Newark to New York, is by Train.

How to get to New York City from hotels

Newark Liberty International Airport Mariott

Option 1

  • Hotel shuttle bus to the terminal
  • Air train to Newark Liberty train station
  • NJ Transit train to New York Penn or Amtrak train to New York Penn

Option 2

  • Bus from airport to NY Penn

Note: Newark Penn is the first stop on the NJ Transit if transfer to the path is desired.

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Newark Penn Station take NJ Transit train to New York Penn or the Path to World Trade Center

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Walk 15 minutes to Newark Penn or take a bus or Uber/ Lyft then take NJ Transit train to
New York Penn or path to world trade center.