First Landing Party of the Founders of Newark, Newark

#39 among attractions in Newark

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First Landing Party of the Founders of Newark is a marble monument with bas-relief and inscription by sculptor Gutzon Borglum near the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark, New Jersey. It was dedicated in 1916. It was listed on the New Jersey Register of Historic Places in 1990 and the National Register of Historic Places in 1994 as part of the Public Sculpture in Newark, New Jersey Multiple Property Submission. ()

Coordinates: 40°44'22"N, 74°9'56"W

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Newark Central Business DistrictNewark United States

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First Landing Party of the Founders of Newark – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

0.5 miSW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Prudential Center, Newark
13 min walk • The Prudential Center, affectionately known as "The Rock" by locals, is a beacon of entertainment nestled in the heart of Newark, New Jersey. This state-of-the-art arena, which opened its doors in 2007, is famed for hosting a diverse array of events, from the...
~580 ftNW
Concerts and shows, Theater, Performing arts
New Jersey Performing Arts Center, Newark
3 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 miNW
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.
~1230 ftNW
Museum, Art museum
Aljira, Newark
6 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.
~870 ftW
Museum, History museum
New Jersey Historical Society, Newark
5 min walk • The New Jersey Historical Society is a historical society and museum located in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, United States.
0.4 miN
Bridge
Bridge Street Bridge, Newark
11 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.
~560 ftS
Church
St. John's Church, Newark
3 min walk • St. John's Church is a historic Roman Catholic parish church located within the Archdiocese of Newark at 22-26 Mulberry Street in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, United States. St. John's Church is the state's third-oldest Catholic church.
0.4 miNW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Pro-Cathedral of Saint Patrick in Newark, Newark
11 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.
0.4 miNW
Bookshop, Library
Newark Public Library, Newark
12 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.
~1530 ftS
Hiking, Hiking trail
Lenape Trail, Newark
8 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.
~1020 ftW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Georgian architecture
Trinity & St. Philip's Cathedral, Newark
5 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to First Landing Party of the Founders of Newark?

Nearby attractions include One Riverview, Newark (3 min walk), St. John's Church, Newark (3 min walk), New Jersey Performing Arts Center, Newark (3 min walk), New Jersey Historical Society, Newark (5 min walk).

How to get to First Landing Party of the Founders of Newark by public transport?

The nearest stations to First Landing Party of the Founders of Newark:

Light rail

NJPAC/Center Street • Lines: Nlr (1 min walk)
Newark Penn Station • Lines: Nlr (9 min walk)

Bus

Newark Penn Bus Terminal (9 min walk)
Newark Penn Station • Lines: 62 (10 min walk)

Train

Newark Penn Station (9 min walk)
Newark Broad Street (17 min walk)

Metro

Newark Penn Station • Lines: Nwk–Wtc (9 min walk)
Harrison • Lines: Nwk–Wtc (13 min walk)