Newark, NJ

Newark sits eight miles west of Manhattan in northeastern New Jersey, making it a key stop for travelers heading to New York City. Interstate 95, Interstate 78, and Route 21 provide the main access routes, with Newark Liberty International Airport just minutes south of downtown via I-78. The city anchors one of America's most densely populated regions and experiences typical Mid-Atlantic weather with hot summers and mild winters. Newark's Branch Brook Park contains over 4,000 cherry blossom trees, creating the largest such collection on the East Coast.