A Traveler's Guide to Newark

Newark is the largest city in the state of New Jersey. It is also the 65th largest city in the United States. Newark is often overshadowed by New York City, which is located just 8 miles away across the state line. The city is home to Newark Liberty International Airport, one of the largest and busiest airports in the country.

Newark has a humid subtropical climate due to its location on the water. Winters are cold and summers are hot and often very humid. July, the hottest month, usually sees temperatures in the 80's Fahrenheit. January, the coldest month, usually sees temperatures in the 30's Fahrenheit. The city receives a fair amount of snowfall from the months of December to February, usually about 8 inches a month. The summer months can be rainy at times with as much as 5 inches of rain falling per month.

The economy of Newark is very business oriented. In fact, Newark is the third largest insurance center in the United States behind New York City and Hartford, Connecticut. Prudential Financial and Mutual Benefit Life, both major insurance companies, had their beginnings in Newark. Several other companies are headquartered in the city, such as Horizon Blue Cross and PSEG.

Several colleges and universities in Newark contribute to the city's atmosphere. Rutgers, Seton Hall University of Law, and the New Jersey Institute of Technology are just a few of the many schools in the city. The city is also home to the largest gothic cathedral in the US, the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart. The city is also famous for its Newark Museum which is a first class collection of American art. The Newark Public Library is the largest in the state.

There are several professional sports teams in Newark. The New Jersey Devils compete in the NHL, the New Jersey Nets compete in the NBA, and the New York Red Bulls compete in the MLS. In addition to the professional teams, several of the universities such as Rutgers compete in the NCAA league of sports.

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