Layover in Newark

Submitted by irishseamstress t3_10fk2uj in Newark

I will be in Newark for about an 8 hour layover on a Saturday night. Is there anything fun to do around the airport before I have to be back on a plane?

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drunk_dean_martin t1_j4xfj1c wrote

Hobby’s Delicatessen and a drink or three at McGoverns. Get some great small plates at casa de Paco. Not a ton of time for a layover to explore.

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DayOne1010 t1_j4y4zoc wrote

EWR is half in Elizabeth, Nj so if it’s your thing, Jersey Gardens Mall and IKEA are close by. Jersey city has downtown nightlife and view of NYC. Manhattan if you’re not exhausted.

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JerseySpiderman t1_j4yos62 wrote

What time are your flights, and are they domestic or international?

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irishseamstress OP t1_j55ua7r wrote

International

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JerseySpiderman t1_j56ugp8 wrote

If it's international, I wouldn't stray too far from the airport and since you said "Saturday" night, I don't think some places may be open that late.

You could check out a bar in the Ironbound or Elizabeth, or maybe see if there's a 24 hour diner nearby for a quick bite (There's Andro's on Ferry and Merchant)

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Polo1985 t1_j4yrlc2 wrote

Come to the ironbound and eat Brazilian/Portuguese food. It’s only a short train ride to penn station in Newark from the airport, and the restaurants are just blocks away from Penn station.

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LateNightNewYork t1_j4xlbm7 wrote

What do you like to do?

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irishseamstress OP t1_j55ugyr wrote

I really like exploring but I’m worried that I’ll have to deal with rush hour on a Saturday night if I take transit/a taxi

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Madi_Be t1_j4yrtob wrote

Newark Local Beer

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Javesther t1_j4zyrdq wrote

Most go to Jersey Gardens mall ,snd get some good shopping in before they leave . Brazilian / Portuguese / Spanish food around Ferry Street

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Grand_Contact_7004 t1_j506ndc wrote

1&9 billiards and entertainment. It’s a pool hall on 701 Spring St., Elizabeth it’s right off the 1&9 and literally 4 minutes from Newark airport same side as the airport and also there’s food places right next to it and across the highway there’s a royal fried chicken food is the bomb. Shooting pool and watching the games while getting something to eat just safe is bad being at that place is literally next-door neighbors to the airport.

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Cantholditdown t1_j509mxw wrote

It's worthwhile to just hang out in the ironbound. You can uber for like $15 or take the train. Ferry st is interesting.

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17657Fuck t1_j4zxe1v wrote

Walk around Clinton Ave some great spots to eat and hang out there

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