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Newark, An Overview |
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Although, Newark is not the capital of New Jersey, it is New Jersey's largest city. This is the reason why, Newark the biggest municipality corporation in New Jersey. The city of Newark was founded by Robert Puritan in the year 1666, after the Puritans from England settled in Newark area. Initially, the city of Newark was named Milford, after the name of an English town.
An important point to consider in Newark, an overview is the fact that the city played a very important role in the economic developments of the country. The city of Newark also plays a very significant role in the cultural life of the country. New Jersey Performing Arts Center is an important cultural center in Newark with performances by notable artists like Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, Sting, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, 'N Sync, Yo Yo Ma, Itzhak Perlman, Vienna Boys' Choir, Lauryn Hill and Sarah Brightman.
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Newark is know for its high quality ciders and beer. The local life in Newark is simple and lively. In spite of the modern developments, the city still retains its original local flavor. Some of the popular tourist attractions in Newark which you can not miss are as follows:
- Branch Brook Park Roller Skating Center
- New Jersey Performing Arts Center
- Newark Symphony Hall
- The New Jersey Symphony Orchestra
- City Without Walls
- Weequahic Park Golf Course
- The Art Gallery
- John F. Kennedy Recreation Center
- Branch Brook Park
- Shooters Billiards, Inc.
Some of the important hotels that you can consider while you go through Newark, an overview are as follows:
- Fairfield Inn and Suites Newark Liberty International Airport
- Courtyard by Marriott Newark Liberty Airport
- Ramada Newark Airport International
- Marriott Newark Liberty Airport
- Howard Johnson Hotel - Newark
- SpringHill Suites by Marriott Newark
- Hilton Newark Penn Station
- Sheraton Newark Airport Hotel
- Comfort Suites Newark
- Holiday Inn Newark Airport
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