About Newark and New York City

From one of the country's highest grossing arenas to Shaquille O'Neal's supersized cinema, to pro sports, museums, shops and restaurants to outdoor adventure — it's all happening just minutes from the NJIT campus.

Situated in the heart of Newark, the university shares the city's vibrant and multicultural University Heights district with the campuses of Rutgers University - Newark, the Rutgers Center for Law and Justice, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Essex County College and the developing University Heights Science Park. University Heights and the adjacent downtown section comprise the hub of Newark's ongoing economic and cultural renaissance.

Fun Facts about Newark

• Newark is located 8 miles from New York City
• Newark is home to the largest collection of cherry blossoms in the nation. Branch Brook Park has 5,300 cherry trees – 1,600 more than Washington, D.C.
• Newark’s Ironbound district has over 175 restaurants and is known for its Portuguese, Spanish and Brazilian fare
• Newark offers diverse entertainment options and expositions at Prudential Center, NJPAC, Red Bull Arena and Newark Symphony Hall
• The Newark Museum has more than 80 innovative galleries and the largest collection of Tibetan art outside of Southeast Asia. The Dalai Lama has visited the museum four times and has consecrated its Buddhist altar

Newark Attractions

• The Newark Museum

• New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC)

• Branch Brook Park

• Prudential Center

• Meadowlands Sports Complex

• New York Red Bulls MLS Soccer

• The Mall at Short Hills

• Jersey Gardens Shopping Mall
   

New York City Attractions

• Broadway

• Times Square

• Empire State Building

• Grand Central Station

• Central Park

• 5th Avenue Shopping

• One World Trade

• Wall Street