Government Center, Newark

Name: Government Center
Address: Newark, United States

#139 among attractions in Newark

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Government Center is a district within the city of Newark in Essex County, New Jersey, United States. It is considered a part of Downtown Newark and is named for the presence of government buildings centered on a plaza known as Federal Square. It hosts the US Citizen and Immigration Services, the Social Security Administration, and the US Attorney's Office for New Jersey as well as many other federal functions. It is part of the Four Corners Historic District. ()

Coordinates: 40°43'52"N, 74°10'25"W

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Newark Central Business DistrictNewark United States

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Government Center – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Prudential Center, New Jersey Performing Arts Center, Grace Church, Newark City Hall.

~1120 ftNE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Prudential Center, Newark
6 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...
0.7 miNE
Concerts and shows, Theater, Performing arts
New Jersey Performing Arts Center, Newark
19 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.
~220 ftSW
Church
Grace Church, Newark
2 min walk • Grace Church in Newark is an active and historic Episcopal Church in the Diocese of Newark. It is located on Newark, New Jersey's Broad Street where it has stood since 1837. Grace is a traditional church that worships in the Catholic tradition.
~250 ftN
City hall
Newark City Hall, Newark
2 min walk • Newark City Hall is located at Government Center in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, United States. The building was built in 1902 and was added to the National Register of Historic Places on February 17, 1978.
0.4 miNW
Monastery
Newark Abbey, Newark
11 min walk • Newark Abbey, also known as "The Benedictine Abbey of Newark," is a Benedictine monastery located in Newark, New Jersey. It is one of only several urban Catholic monasteries in the country. The monks serve the community through Saint Benedict's Preparatory School and St. Mary's Abbey Church, which are situated on the Abbey grounds.
~1330 ftSW
Concerts and shows, Performing arts, Theater
Newark Symphony Hall, Newark
7 min walk • Newark Symphony Hall is a performing arts center located at 1020 Broad Street in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey. Built in 1925, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1977.
0.6 miNE
Hiking, Hiking trail
Lenape Trail, Newark
15 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 miNW
Monuments and statues
Seated Lincoln, Newark
12 min walk • Seated Lincoln is a 1911 sculpture by Gutzon Borglum, located next to the Essex County Courthouse in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, United States. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on March 30, 1995, for its significance in art.
~1140 ftS
Church
New Point Baptist Church, Newark
6 min walk • New Point Baptist Church is a historic church at 17 E. Kinney Street in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, United States. It was built in 1849 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1972.
~270 ftNW
Monuments and statues
Statue of George Floyd, Newark
2 min walk • A bronze statue of George Floyd, an African-American man who was murdered by a police officer during his arrest in Minneapolis, was completed by Stanley Watts and unveiled in 2021. It is situated outside Newark, New Jersey's City Hall.
~1230 ftN
Church, Georgian architecture
Old First Presbyterian Church, Newark
6 min walk • The Old First Presbyterian Church, also known as First Presbyterian Church and Cemetery, is a church in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, United States. The church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972. The grounds, located in the Four Corners Historic District, includes an old burial ground.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Government Center?

Nearby attractions include Journal Squared, Newark (1 min walk), Grace Church, Newark (2 min walk), Newark City Hall, Newark (2 min walk), Statue of George Floyd, Newark (2 min walk).

How to get to Government Center by public transport?

The nearest stations to Government Center:

Bus

Broad St & Market St • Lines: 62 (9 min walk)
Newark Penn Bus Terminal (15 min walk)

Light rail

Military Park • Lines: Nlr (12 min walk)
Washington Street • Lines: Nlr (13 min walk)

Train

Newark Penn Station (15 min walk)
Newark Broad Street (30 min walk)

Metro

Newark Penn Station • Lines: Nwk–Wtc (15 min walk)
Harrison • Lines: Nwk–Wtc (28 min walk)