1University Museums at the University of Delaware
Collection of museums in Newark, Delaware, United States.
Attractions near Newark
USS New Jersey & 222 more attractions near Newark
223 notable places within 60 miles of Newark: 8 national park units, and the sights travelers look up most. 2 of them are inside Newark.
Attractions nearby
223
within 60 miles
The big one
38 mi
USS New Jersey
National park units
8
parks & monuments
Big draws
8
100K+ Wikipedia readers a year
Museum · 38 mi northeast
USS New Jersey
1942 Iowa-class battleship.
The towns around it, and where to stay →
The map
What’s around Newark
Orange: Newark. Numbers: the best-known places, matching the list below.
© OpenStreetMap contributors
Everything nearby
In Newark first, then the best known
The places inside Newark lead. The rest are ranked by how many people look them up, so the famous places come first and the local favorites follow.
2University of Delaware Botanic Gardens
Botanical Gardens at University of Delaware, Delaware, United States.
4Lincoln Financial Field
American football stadium in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.
5
6Xfinity Mobile Arena
Multi-purpose indoor arena located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.
7
8
9
10
11
12Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University
Natural history science institution and museum, formerly Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia.
13
14
Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine
United States fort in Baltimore, Maryland.
Barnes Foundation
Art museum and educational center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Longwood Gardens
Botanical garden in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, United States.
Rittenhouse Square
Public park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.
Independence National Historical Park
National historic site in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.
Dutch Wonderland
Amusement park in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States.
Fairmount Park
Largest municipal park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and the historic name for a group of parks located throughout the city.
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Museum and art school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Clementon Amusement Park
Amusement park/water park in Clementon, New Jersey.
Philadelphia's Magic Gardens
Folk art environment in Pennsylvania, United States.
Sesame Place Philadelphia
Children's theme park in Middletown Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States, themed after children's TV series Sesame Street.
Valley Forge National Historical Park
Site of the third winter encampment of the Continental Army.
National Constitution Center
Institution and museum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, devoted to the United States Constitution.
Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts
Performing arts center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.
Freedom Mortgage Pavilion
Outdoor and indoor theater complex in Camden, New Jersey, United States.
National Museum of Railroad History & Innovation
Museum exhibiting historic railroad equipment in Baltimore, United States.
Library Company of Philadelphia
Library in Pennsylvania founded by Benjamin Franklin.
Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania
Railroad museum in Strasburg, Pennsylvania.
University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
Archaeological museum.
Academy of Music
Concert hall and opera house in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.
Mann Center for the Performing Arts
Park in Pennsylvania, United States of America.
Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site
In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Brandywine Creek
Creek in southeastern Pennsylvania and Delaware, United States.
Walnut Street Theatre
Historic theater in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.
Hagley Museum and Library
Nonprofit museum and library in Wilmington, Delaware.
Museum of the American Revolution
History museum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Wissahickon Valley Park
Second-largest park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.
Gloria Dei (Old Swedes') Church
Historic church and graveyard in Philadelphia.
Science History Institute
Library, museum, and archive in Philadelphia, United States.
Brandywine Battlefield
Site of the Battle of Brandywine during the American Revolutionary War.
Pennsylvania Railroad World War II Memorial
Memorial in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US.
Tomb of the Unknown Revolutionary War Soldier
War memorial in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.
Hampton National Historic Site
U.S. National Historic Site in Baltimore County, Maryland; once possibly the largest private home in the U.S. by 1790.
Independence Seaport Museum
Maritime museum in Philadelphia, United States.
Moravian Pottery and Tile Works
History museum in Doylestown Township, United States of America.
Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial
National Memorial of the United States in Pennsylvania.
Colonial Theatre
Theater and movie theater in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, United States.
Strawberry Mansion
Historic house museum in East Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Delaware Art Museum
Art museum located on the Kentmere Parkway in Wilmington, Delaware, USA.
Evergreen Museum & Library
Historic house museum in Baltimore, Maryland, United States.
Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site
National Historic Site of the United States.
Rosenbach Museum & Library
Museum and library in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.
Japanese House and Garden
Traditional garden in Fairmount Park, Philadelphia.
Lyric Performing Arts Center
Music venue in Baltimore, Maryland, United States.
Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum
Automobile museum in Pennsylvania, USA.
American Swedish Historical Museum
Museum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
First State National Historical Park
National Park Service unit in Delaware and Pennsylvania, United States.
Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History
Non-profit organisation in the USA.
Cylburn Arboretum
Formerly the Cylburn Wildflower Preserve and Garden Center from 1954 until 1982.
Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History & Culture
Museum in Baltimore, Maryland, US.
Baltimore Museum of Industry
Industrial museum in Baltimore Maryland U.S..
Franklin Square
One of the five main squares in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Glenn L. Martin Maryland Aviation Museum
Aerospace museum in Middle River, Maryland.
Institute of Contemporary Art, Philadelphia
Art museum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
System Source Computer Museum
Computer Museum in Hunt Valley, Maryland, U.S.
Lloyd Street Synagogue
Historical former Reform synagogue in Baltimore, Maryland, United States.
Wings of Freedom Aviation Museum
Aviation museum in Pennsylvania, United States.
John J. Tyler Arboretum
Park in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.
Ladew Topiary Gardens
Privately operated topiary garden in Baltimore County, Maryland.
Maryland Center for History and Culture
State of Maryland's oldest continuously operating cultural institution, located in Baltimore.
Howard Peters Rawlings Conservatory and Botanic Gardens of Baltimore
Historic conservatory / greenhouse and botanical garden in Baltimore, Maryland, United States.
Johnson House Historic Site
Historic house museum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
National Toy Train Museum
Toy and model train museum in Pennsylvania, USA.
Pennypacker Mills
Colonial Revival mansion in Perkiomen Township, Pennsylvania, United States.
The Fabric Workshop and Museum
Non-profit organization in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US.
Cedar Grove Mansion
Historic house museum in Fairmount Park, Philadelphia.
La Salle University Art Museum
Museum at La Salle University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Richard Wall House
Historic house turned museum in Elkins Park, Pennsylvania, United States.
Scott Arboretum
Arboretum at Swarthmore College, Swarthmore, Pennsylvania, United States.
Carroll Park
Urban park and statistical area in Baltimore, Maryland, United States.
Centennial Arboretum
Arboretum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.
Delaware County Institute of Science
Science and natural history museum in Media, Pennsylvania.
The Highlands
Historic mansion and gardens located north of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Charles Sumner Post No. 25, Grand Army of the Republic
Building in Maryland, United States.
Henry Foundation for Botanical Research
Nonprofit botanical garden in Pennsylvania.
Henry Schmieder Arboretum
Arboretum and collection of gardens in Pennsylvania.
Star Hill AME Church
Church building in Delaware, United States of America.
Taylor Memorial Arboretum
Arboretum and garden in Wallingford, Pennsylavnia.
The Horticulture Center
Arboretum and gardens in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.
Gwynns Falls/Leakin Park
Urban park and statistical area in Baltimore, Maryland, United States.
James and Ann Whitall House
Historic house in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
Kutztown 1892 Public School Building
Museum in Pennsylvania, United States of America.
Lewis W. Barton Arboretum
Arboretum and nature preserve in Medford Township, New Jersey.
Olde Stone House Historic Village
Open-air museum in Washington Township, Gloucester County, New Jersey.
Wharton Esherick Studio
Art museum in Pennsylvania, United States of America.
Parks and trails in Newark → · Newark’s history →
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
University Museums at the University of Delaware: Artstuffmatters, CC BY-SA 3.0 · University of Delaware Botanic Gardens: w:User talk:Cargoudel, CC BY-SA 3.0 · USS New Jersey: Camera Operator: PH3 BRYANT, Public domain · Lincoln Financial Field: The original uploader was Betp at French Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 3.0 · Pine Barrens: Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Xfinity Mobile Arena: Jen Smith, CC BY 3.0 · Lynnewood Hall: Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Independence Hall: Mys 721tx, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Eastern State Penitentiary: Davidt8, Public domain · M&T Bank Stadium: United States Department of Defense Cherie Cullen, Public domain · Oriole Park at Camden Yards: Keith Allison, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University: See below, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Schuylkill River: Emy111 at English Wikipedia, Public domain · NS Savannah: Elton Lord/Atomic Energy Commission, Public domain · Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine: ScottyBoy900Q at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Philadelphia Museum of Art: Unknown, Public domain · USS Olympia: 颐园居, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Citizens Bank Park: Chris6d, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Franklin Field: NASA World Wind, Public domain · Barnes Foundation: Dmadeo, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Longwood Gardens: P. Hughes, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Rittenhouse Square: Daderot, Public domain · Subaru Park: Something Original (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Mütter Museum: Smallbones, Public domain · Walters Art Museum: Dylan k, CC BY-SA 3.0 · CFG Bank Arena: Don Woods, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Independence National Historical Park: Bev Sykes from Davis, CA, USA, CC BY 2.0 · Winterthur Museum, Garden and Library: Photo by and (c)2007 Derek Ramsey (Ram-Man), CC BY-SA 2.5 · Fort Christina: Jerrye & Roy Klotz MD, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Franklin Institute: Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Philadelphia Zoo: Jim, the Photographer, CC BY 2.0 · Dutch Wonderland: FlugKerl2, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Fairmount Park: Seauton, CC BY-SA 4.0 · National Aquarium: AndrewHorne, Public domain · Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts: César Sánchez, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Philadelphia's Magic Gardens: sashafatcat, CC BY 2.0 · Fort Mifflin: Joe Minardi, CC BY 2.5 · Sesame Place Philadelphia: Transity (talk • contribs), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Valley Forge National Historical Park: The original uploader was JGHowes at English Wikipedia. (Original text: en:User, Attribution · Carpenters' Hall: Davidt8, Public domain · National Constitution Center: Jeffrey M. Vinocur, CC BY 2.5 · Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts: Carol M. Highsmith, Public domain · National Museum of Railroad History & Innovation: JGHowes, Attribution · Ephrata Cloister: 1549bcp at English Wikipedia, Public domain · Library Company of Philadelphia: Davidt8, Public domain · Baltimore Museum of Art: «Marylandstater» «reply» at English Wikipedia., Public domain · Memorial Hall: Davidt8, Public domain · Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania: Dough4872, Public domain · University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology: Jeffrey M. Vinocur, CC BY 2.5 · Please Touch Museum: Davidt8, Public domain · Academy of Music: Dthomsen8, Public domain · Boathouse Row: Jeffrey M. Vinocur, CC BY 2.5 · Fort Delaware: Michael Swanda, U.S. Army Corps of Enginers, Public domain · Druid Hill Park: Lester Spence from Baltimore, USA, CC BY 2.0 · Liacouras Center: ajay_suresh, CC BY 2.0 · Nemours Mansion and Gardens: A. Rasey, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Duffy's Cut: Smallbones, CC0 · LOVE Park: Smallbones, Public domain · Mann Center for the Performing Arts: Adeceve, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Trocadero Theatre: Morris Levin, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site: Midnightdreary, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Rodin Museum: Bobak Ha'Eri, CC BY 3.0 · Brandywine Creek: Tim Kiser (w:User:Malepheasant), CC BY-SA 2.5 · USS Becuna: Unknown authorUnknown author, Public domain · Walnut Street Theatre: Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Bartram's Garden: Jtfry at English Wikipedia, CC BY 3.0 · Battleship New Jersey Museum and Memorial: Vladsinger, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Fort Carroll: Jstuby at English Wikipedia, Public domain · Fort Mercer: Unknown authorUnknown author, Public domain · Hagley Museum and Library: Unknown authorUnknown author, Public domain · Mercer Museum: KForce at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Museum of the American Revolution: Frances 84 28, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wissahickon Valley Park: Peetlesnumber1, CC BY-SA 4.0 · American Visionary Art Museum: Jmj1000 (talk) (Uploads), Public domain · Gloria Dei (Old Swedes') Church: Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Science History Institute: Johanna Austin, CC BY-SA 3.0 · The Maryland Zoo: Unknown, Attribution · Brandywine Battlefield: berriehol, CC BY 2.0 · Brandywine Museum of Art: Unknown, Public domain · Hippodrome Theatre: Teda13, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Patterson Park: Smallbones, CC0 · Battle Monument: Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Fairmount Water Works: Jack E. Boucher, Public domain · Pennsylvania Railroad World War II Memorial: Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Tomb of the Unknown Revolutionary War Soldier: Ken Thomas, Public domain · Wharton State Forest: Mwanner at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wilmington and Western Railroad: O484~enwiki, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Athenaeum of Philadelphia: Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Chanticleer Garden: Photo by and (c)2007 Derek Ramsey (Ram-Man). Co-attribution must be given to th, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Hampton National Historic Site: JGHowes, photographer; taken with Canon AE-1 using Kodachrome film, Attribution · Independence Seaport Museum: The original uploader was George100 at English Wikipedia. (Original text: en:Us, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Moravian Pottery and Tile Works: Unknown, CC BY-SA 2.5 · Mt. Cuba Center: Photo by and (c)2007 Derek Ramsey (Ram-Man), GFDL 1.2 · Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial: Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Air Mobility Command Museum: Teamski1, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Colonial Theatre: Squelle (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Franklin Court: Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Strawberry Mansion: ProfReader, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Delaware Art Museum: Delart, Public domain · Evergreen Museum & Library: Frederic C. Chalfant, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Glencairn Museum: MikeParker at English Wikipedia (Original text: Michael Parker), CC BY 2.5 · Old City Hall: Antoine Taveneaux, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Philadelphia History Museum: Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Calder Gardens: Bairdwarp, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site: Smallbones, CC0 · Morris Arboretum: Daderot, CC0 · Rosenbach Museum & Library: Davidt8, Public domain · Baltimore Streetcar Museum: Frank Hicks, photographer, CC BY 2.5 · Logan Circle: Jeffrey M. Vinocur; cropped by Beyond My Ken (talk) 17:30, 3 July 2015 (UTC), CC BY 2.5 · Andalusia: Jack Boucher, Public domain · Fulton Opera House: Scanlan, CC BY-SA 3.0 · James A. Michener Art Museum: Smallbones, Public domain · Historic Ships in Baltimore: 350z33 at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Japanese House and Garden: Kandrews1967, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Lyric Performing Arts Center: Deb Kiley, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Maryland Science Center: Jmj1000 at English Wikipedia, Public domain · Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum: JosephChiaccio, CC BY-SA 4.0 · American Swedish Historical Museum: Smallbones, Public domain · First State National Historical Park: Ataraxy22, CC BY-SA 3.0 · National Watch and Clock Museum: Shumphrey-nawcc, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Peale Museum: Unknown authorUnknown author, Public domain · Reading Public Museum: Smallbones, CC0 · Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History: Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0 · American Treasure Tour: Rhbrakman, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Belmont Mansion: See below, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Cylburn Arboretum: Simil Raghavan, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Woodmere Art Museum: The original uploader was Staib at English Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 3.0 · Baltimore Museum of Industry: Romainbehar, CC0 · Forrest Theatre: Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Franklin Square: Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Glenn L. Martin Maryland Aviation Museum: Alan Wilson from Stilton, Peterborough, Cambs, UK, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Historic RittenhouseTown: Graydon Wood, HABS photographer, Public domain · Institute of Contemporary Art, Philadelphia: Jeffrey M. Vinocur, CC BY 2.5 · Mid-Atlantic Air Museum: Unknown, Public domain · National Electronics Museum: NatElecMuseum, CC BY-SA 3.0 · System Source Computer Museum: Logg Tandy, CC BY 4.0 · American Helicopter Museum: Mlickliter, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Lloyd Street Synagogue: KudzuVine, Public domain · African American Museum in Philadelphia: George100, CC BY-SA 3.0 · John J. Tyler Arboretum: Photo (c)2007 Derek Ramsey (Ram-Man), GFDL 1.2 · Lacrosse Museum and National Hall of Fame: Au Kirk, CC BY 2.0 · Ladew Topiary Gardens: BushelOcrabs1814, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Maryland Center for History and Culture: Unknown authorUnknown author or not provided, Public domain · Demuth Museum: Smallbones, Public domain · Howard Peters Rawlings Conservatory and Botanic Gardens of Baltimore: Wallstreethotrod (talk), Public domain · Johnson House Historic Site: See below, CC BY-SA 3.0 · National Toy Train Museum: Klaus Nahr from Germany, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Pennypacker Mills: Smallbones, CC0 · Plumpton Park Zoo: TruffShuff, CC BY-SA 2.0 · The Fabric Workshop and Museum: John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Awbury Arboretum: © Sue Sweeney, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Brandywine Park: Smallbones, Public domain · Cedar Grove Mansion: Brian W. Schaller, FAL · Delaware Museum of Natural History: Dmadeo, CC BY-SA 3.0 · DigiBarn Computer Museum: Aljawad, CC BY-SA 3.0 · National Museum of Dentistry: AndrewHorne, Public domain · National Slavic Museum: Bohemian Baltimore, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Richard Wall House: Ike9898, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Scott Arboretum: Ugen64 at English Wikipedia, Public domain · Suzanne Roberts Theatre: mrpbj, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Thomas Leiper Estate: Smallbones, CC0 · Abington Art Center: Montgomery County Planning Commission, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Adkins Arboretum: Willcook3, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Baltimore Public Works Museum: Alan Levine from Strawberry, United States, CC BY 2.0 · Bellanca Airfield: Camerafiend, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Carroll Park: Preservation Maryland, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Christian C. Sanderson Museum: User:Smallbones on English Wikipedia., Public domain · Delaware County Institute of Science: Smallbones, Public domain · Dolley Todd House: ProfReader, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Jenkins Arboretum: Midnightdreary, Public domain · Jewish Museum of Maryland: KudzuVine, Public domain · Kirby's Mill: Apc106, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Paul Robeson House: Ekem, CC BY-SA 3.0 · The Center for Art in Wood: Jllm06, CC BY-SA 4.0 · The Highlands: Smallbones, CC0 · Arboretum of the Barnes Foundation: Daderot, Public domain · Caln Meeting House: Jack Boucher, Public domain · Chambers House: Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Charles Sumner Post No. 25, Grand Army of the Republic: Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Delaware Center for Horticulture: Mathieu Plourde, CC BY 2.0 · Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts: Newtonburg, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Henry Foundation for Botanical Research: Clarence A. Rechenthin @ USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database, Public domain · Henry Schmieder Arboretum: Greg Hume, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Langhorne Library: Hshuvaeva, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Merion Botanical Park: Daderot, Public domain · Old Eagle School: Harry Pleasants, Public domain · Pomona Hall: Nathaniel R. Ewan, Public domain · Star Hill AME Church: Cecouchman, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Taylor Memorial Arboretum: Smallbones at en.wikipedia, Public domain · Welkinweir: Smallbones, CC0 · Wye Mill: Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Bahr Mill Complex: Hshuvaeva, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Curtis Hall Arboretum: Ike9898, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Gwynns Falls/Leakin Park: Don Woods, CC BY-SA 3.0 · James and Ann Whitall House: Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Kutztown 1892 Public School Building: Dough4872, Public domain · Lewis W. Barton Arboretum: Choess, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wharton Esherick Studio: Unknown authorUnknown author, Public domain
.JPG){kind=link}
_(cropped).jpg){kind=link}
_in_Philadelphia_20240529.jpg){kind=link}
.jpg){kind=link}
.jpg){kind=link}
.jpg){kind=link}
.jpg){kind=link}
.jpg){kind=link}
_Church_from_west.jpg){kind=link}
_crop.JPG){kind=link}
,_Andalusia_(Bucks_County,_Pennsylvania).jpg){kind=link}
.jpg){kind=link}
.jpg){kind=link}
.JPG){kind=link}
.jpg){kind=link}
.JPG){kind=link}
.jpg){kind=link}
Know a spot visitors miss?Locals know the overlook without the crowds and the diner the tour buses skip.
Share a tip in Newark’s Town Square