Newark New Jersey, a place so diverse, so mixed and so misunderstood. The Ironbound District is a diverse and vibrant community rich in culture and tradition.

Incredible restaurants.
International shopping.
A friendly, safe and clean environment that's easy and convenient to visit.

We welcome you to rediscover the Ironbound, or experience our unique old-world ambiance for the first time. We know you will come back for more

."Newark remains New Jersey's foremost city in every way -- financially, commercially, industrially, and as a center for transportation." Newark is the transportation hub of New Jersey through Port Newark and the Newark Airport. (Cunningham, John 1978:115)

Impressions of the Ironbound District. This area contains people of more than 50 ethnic groups in a population of around 50,000. Throughout the area, there is an intermingling of residential, industrial, and commercial buildings. The neighborhood is on one and two story houses built tightly together. (Newark Preservation and Landmarks Committee, 1983) The area is an interesting blend of Spanish, Portuguese from Portugal, and Brazilian Portuguese.

Getting around

Getting from the airport to the hotel and back is a breeze, there is a free shuttle. The free shuttle will also take you back to the AirTrain Terminal where you can catch a shuttle for free to the Jersey Gardens Outlet Mall, where you can shop, get a quick fast food fix, or just walk around.
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If you want to travel around or are staying either before or after the show, it might be easier and more comfortable to rent a car. Car rentals are reasonable at the airport and driving is easy in New Jersey. If you are planning on going into Manhattan, this is not a good idea. Parking is costly and at a premium, not to mention the traffic.
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For a choice of restaurants all within a short distance from the hotel, click on the link below and surf the wonderful restaurants listed within its pages. There is something for everyone, whether it a quick meal that you want, or a leisurely dinning experience, you can find it here.
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Liberty Science Center and State Park

On the New York Harbor, less than 2,000 feet from the Statue of Liberty, Liberty State Park has served a vital role in the development of New Jersey's metropolitan region and the history of the nation.

During the 19th and early 20th centuries the area that is now Liberty State Park was a major waterfront industrial area with an extensive freight and passenger transportation network. This network became the lifeline of New York City and the harbor area. The heart of this transportation network was the Central Railroad of New Jersey Terminal (CRRNJ), located in the northern portion of the park. The CRRNJ Terminal stands with the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island to unfold one of this nation's most dramatic stories: the immigration of northern, southern, and eastern Europeans into the United States. After being greeted by the Statue of Liberty and processed at Ellis Island, these immigrants purchased tickets and boarded trains, at the CRRNJ Terminal, that took them to their new homes throughout the United States. The Terminal served these immigrants as the gateway to the realization of their hopes and dreams of a new life in America.

Today, Liberty State Park continues to serve a vital role in the New York Harbor area. As the railroads and industry declined, the land was abandoned and became a desolate dump site. With the development of Liberty State Park came a renaissance of the waterfront. Land with decaying buildings, overgrown tracks and piles of debris was transformed into a modern urban state park. The park was formerly opened on Flag Day, June 14, 1976, as New Jersey's bicentennial gift to the nation. Most of this 1,122 acre park is open space with approximately 300 acres developed for public recreation.

Casa Vasca
141 Elm St, Newark, NJ
(973) 465-1350


Only one of the amazing dishes served in th Ironbound

Spanish Sangria Restaurant
157 Magazine St, Newark, NJ
(973) 344-9286

Paella Valenciana. Sangria’s version contains pork cubes and squid as well in addition to the shrimp, clams, chicken, mussels and chorizo.

Spain Restaurant
419 Market Street
Newark, N.J. 07105
(973) 344-0994


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27 Mix Restaurant
27 Halsey Street
Newark, New jersey 07102
973-648-0643

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Iberia
80-84 Ferry St.
Newark, N.J. 07105
(973) 344-7603
(973) 344-6117
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If it is shopping you prefer, visit the Jersey Gardens Outlet, the largest in New Jersey

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