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Tours & day trips

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Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour: All Options

Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour: All Options

Activity duration is 3 hours
9.4 out of 10 with 1759 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $95 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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A New York Date Night Tour

A New York Date Night Tour

Activity duration is 3 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $21 per adult
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Food, drink & nightlife

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New York City Dinner Cruise with Live Music

New York City Dinner Cruise with Live Music

Activity duration is 3 hours
5.8 out of 10 with 6 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $252 per adult
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Attractions

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SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets

SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets

Activity duration is 2 hours
9.2 out of 10 with 643 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $66 per adult
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Shows & concerts

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The Lion King On Broadway

The Lion King On Broadway

Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
9.4 out of 10 with 1439 reviews
Price is CA $221 per adult
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Popular places to visit

Prudential Center featuring a skyscraper and a city

Prudential Center

4.5/5(13 reviews)

Catch an event at Prudential Center during your trip to Newark. Experience the acclaimed art scene or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.

Prudential Center
Branch Brook Park featuring a park

Branch Brook Park

Explore the great outdoors at Branch Brook Park, a lovely green space in Newark. Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.

Branch Brook Park

Mall at Short Hills

You can enjoy retail therapy at Mall at Short Hills during your stay in Short Hills. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Mall at Short Hills

Newark sightseeing tours & attractions

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