Newark - New Jersey - United States. Guide & Hotel Reservations from Cheap Hotels

The Gateway to New Jersey, Newark has many attractions for its visitors. During the summer, you can enjoy the warm sunny weather and in winter you can enjoy the snow sports facilities and opportunities that this city provides. With one of the most streamlined transportation systems in the world, you will not have any problems getting around on your own.

The many historic sites and parks will keep you so busy while you are visiting Newark, you won't have time to be bored. If you love history, then Newark has some gems for you to enjoy. Visit the New Jersey Historical Society, where you will find all kinds of books and pamphlets to help you learn all about the history of Newark and the state. Mt. Pleasant Cemetery is the oldest in the state and the Plume House is a Dutch colonial farmhouse, built in 1710. It was here that the flexible film was invented making motion pictures possible.

Visit Washington Park for its scenic beauty and to see the life size statues of George Washington, Christopher Columbus and the sculpture entitled The Indian and the Puritan. The Newark Museum features displays from all over the world, including the Tibetan collection and the garden behind the museum is perfect for an evening stroll among several pieces of sculpture. For a cultural look at what Newark has to offer, you can take in many plays and musical performances. Aljira has many art exhibitions during the year and the Carter G. Woodson Foundation has many performances based on African - American performers.

The South Mountain Reservation has miles of trails for hiking or walking and in winter you can enjoy cross-country skiing. Tee off at the Weequahic Park Golf Course, put on your roller skates at the Branch Brook Park Roller Skating Center and swim at any time of the year at the John F. Kennedy Recreation Center.

Sporting goods clothing, gifts, jewelery and more can be found on the shelves of the stores and boutiques. Avid shoppers will love to shop for bargains or for the perfect souvenir to take home. With bed and breakfast establishments, a host of hotels and luxury resorts, you will find your bed very comfortable when you want to rest your aching feet after a day of sightseeing. There is so much to see and do in Newark that it will probably take several vacations to cover them all.