Newark Drawbridge, Newark

Name: Newark Drawbridge
Address: Newark, United States

#85 among attractions in Newark

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Facts and practical information

The Newark Drawbridge, also known as the Morristown Line Bridge, is a railroad bridge on the Passaic River between Newark and Harrison, New Jersey. The swing bridge is the 11th bridge from the river's mouth at Newark Bay and is 5.85 miles upstream from it. Opened in 1903, it is owned and operated by New Jersey Transit. ()

Opened: 1903 (121 years ago)Length: 870 ftWidth: 30 ftCoordinates: 40°44'51"N, 74°9'57"W

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Newark Central Business DistrictNewark United States

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Day trips

Newark Drawbridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: New Jersey Performing Arts Center, The Newark Museum of Art, Aljira, Bridge Street Bridge.

0.5 miS
Concerts and shows, Theater, Performing arts
New Jersey Performing Arts Center, Newark
13 min walk • The New Jersey Performing Arts Center, in downtown Newark, New Jersey, United States, is one of the largest performing arts centers in the United States.
0.4 miSW
Museum, History museum, Art museum
The Newark Museum of Art, Newark
11 min walk • The Newark Museum of Art, in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, United States, is the state's largest museum. It holds major collections of American art, decorative arts, contemporary art, and arts of Asia, Africa, the Americas, and the ancient world.
0.5 miSW
Museum, Art museum
Aljira, Newark
13 min walk • Aljira, a Center for Contemporary Art was an artist-centered space in Newark, New Jersey, United States founded in 1983, designated a Major Arts Organization by New Jersey's State Council on the Arts.
~800 ftS
Bridge
Bridge Street Bridge, Newark
4 min walk • Bridge Street Bridge is a swing bridge over the Passaic River connecting Newark and Harrison, New Jersey. It is the 10th bridge from the river's mouth at Newark Bay and is 5.7 miles upstream from it.
0.5 miSW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Pro-Cathedral of Saint Patrick in Newark, Newark
13 min walk • St. Patrick's Pro-Cathedral is a former cathedral of the Roman Catholic Church in the United States, located in Newark, New Jersey within the Archdiocese of Newark.
~1670 ftSW
Bookshop, Library
Newark Public Library, Newark
9 min walk • The Newark Public Library is a public library system in Newark, New Jersey. The library offers numerous programs and events to its diverse population. With eight different locations, the Newark Public Library serves as a Statewide Reference Center.
0.8 miS
Hiking, Hiking trail
Lenape Trail, Newark
22 min walk • The Lenape Trail is a trail through Essex County, connecting many county parks and reservations, wooded spaces, and historical sites. It begins in Newark, New Jersey and ends in Millburn, New Jersey. It was established in 1982.
0.5 miS
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Georgian architecture
Trinity & St. Philip's Cathedral, Newark
13 min walk • Trinity & St. Philip's Cathedral is a historic church located at Broad and Rector Streets in Military Park in the city of Newark in Essex County, New Jersey, United States. It is the seat of the Episcopal Diocese of Newark.
~220 ftN
Bridge
William A. Stickel Memorial Bridge, Newark
2 min walk • The William A. Stickel Memorial Bridge is a vertical-lift bridge in New Jersey that crosses the Passaic River, connecting Newark and East Newark as part of Interstate 280. The bridge is named in honor of William A.
~1240 ftN
Bridge
Clay Street Bridge, Newark
7 min walk • The Clay Street Bridge is a bridge on the Passaic River between Newark and East Newark, New Jersey. The swing bridge is the 13th bridge from the river's mouth at Newark Bay and is 6.1 miles upstream from it.
0.4 miS
Church
First Baptist Peddie Memorial Church, Newark
11 min walk • First Baptist Peddie Memorial Church is a historic church at Broad and Fulton Streets in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, United States. It was built in 1888 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1972.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Newark Drawbridge?

Nearby attractions include William A. Stickel Memorial Bridge, Newark (2 min walk), Bridge Street Bridge, Newark (4 min walk), Clay Street Bridge, Newark (7 min walk), Wars of America, Newark (7 min walk).

How to get to Newark Drawbridge by public transport?

The nearest stations to Newark Drawbridge:

Light rail

Riverfront Stadium • Lines: Nlr (6 min walk)
Atlantic Street • Lines: Nlr (7 min walk)

Train

Newark Broad Street (8 min walk)
Newark Penn Station (23 min walk)

Metro

Harrison • Lines: Nwk–Wtc (20 min walk)
Newark Penn Station • Lines: Nwk–Wtc (23 min walk)

Bus

Broad St & Market St • Lines: 62 (23 min walk)
Newark Penn Bus Terminal (23 min walk)