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chop
Ok, here's the low down on Newark from a Jersey Boy

It's a toilet, it's an absolute hellhole. It's mini Detroit...ok not quite as bad but still pretty bad

If you plan on taking NJ Transit to the Prudential Center you will be coming through Newark Penn Station. Newark Penn is filled with crackheads, vagrants, drunks in various stages of undress. You may catch some drug transactions, you will definitely hear them bellowing out stones songs before collapsing face first on the wooden benches...likely in a pool of their own urine. Just walk past them as quickly as possible

The walk to the Pru Center from the station is quick and easy...and safe. Lots of police officers on duty.

Also, if it's cold out you can get to the arena by going through the "Gateway Center" which is a long indoor skyway right outside the train station. It's safe, warm, and has plenty of spots to sit and have a bite or use the restroom
[en.wikipedia.org])

If you plan on driving, parking in and around the arena is limited, cramped, and very expensive. Expect to pay upwards of $40.

Food before the show...there is a great little bar/restaurant called "Brick City" which is accross the street from the arena on 35 Edison Place. Usually frequented by hockey fans, the food here is pretty good. Down the road (closer to the giant iron hockey player statue) you will find Edison ale house, which is decent.

A block from the arena on mulberry and greene was a placed called the arena lounge...used to be decent. A bit trendy but good mixed drinks. From what I can remember it was CLOSED due to a shooting. So heed my warning about not going to far off the beaten path here
The arena is excellent. Seats are comfortable and wide, sightlines are great, accoustics are great. Wide variety of beer choices as well as food (they have a nice Jersey Shore stand) Plenty of gluten free options, great nachos, sushi...you name it they have it. Even rolled cigars.

Just don't stray far from the arena. If you've crossed Broad Street...you're too far, turn back ;-)

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chop
Ok, here's the low down on Newark from a Jersey Boy

It's a toilet, it's an absolute hellhole. It's mini Detroit...ok not quite as bad but still pretty bad

If you plan on taking NJ Transit to the Prudential Center you will be coming through Newark Penn Station. Newark Penn is filled with crackheads, vagrants, drunks in various stages of undress. You may catch some drug transactions, you will definitely hear them bellowing out stones songs before collapsing face first on the wooden benches...likely in a pool of their own urine. Just walk past them as quickly as possible

The walk to the Pru Center from the station is quick and easy...and safe. Lots of police officers on duty.

Also, if it's cold out you can get to the arena by going through the "Gateway Center" which is a long indoor skyway right outside the train station. It's safe, warm, and has plenty of spots to sit and have a bite or use the restroom
[en.wikipedia.org])

If you plan on driving, parking in and around the arena is limited, cramped, and very expensive. Expect to pay upwards of $40.

Food before the show...there is a great little bar/restaurant called "Brick City" which is accross the street from the arena on 35 Edison Place. Usually frequented by hockey fans, the food here is pretty good. Down the road (closer to the giant iron hockey player statue) you will find Edison ale house, which is decent.

A block from the arena on mulberry and greene was a placed called the arena lounge...used to be decent. A bit trendy but good mixed drinks. From what I can remember it was CLOSED due to a shooting. So heed my warning about not going to far off the beaten path here
The arena is excellent. Seats are comfortable and wide, sightlines are great, accoustics are great. Wide variety of beer choices as well as food (they have a nice Jersey Shore stand) Plenty of gluten free options, great nachos, sushi...you name it they have it. Even rolled cigars.

Just don't stray far from the arena. If you've crossed Broad Street...you're too far, turn back ;-)

.... an honest, non-politically correct statement.

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....... show your enthousiasm about the Stones!!!

If you let people know you came for the Stones show and can afford a ticket you are only asking to get mugged!

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We are staying at the Hilton which is directly accross the street from the train station. Do not wonder off. The arena is about a 10 minute walk, catch a cab and you are good to go.

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A number of years ago my wife and I, along with another couple, took a trip to New Orleans. One night, after dinner, the girls (who kept the rental car) went to hang out at the casino while me and my buddy hung out on Bourbon St. Sometime past 2 in the morning, we decided to walk back to our hotel, I think it was the Radisson, about a 10(?) block walk from the French Quarter....
...Having a conversation with some locals the next day, we were told, that was one of the stupidest things we could have done.

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chop
Ok, here's the low down on Newark from a Jersey Boy

It's a toilet, it's an absolute hellhole. It's mini Detroit...ok not quite as bad but still pretty bad

If you plan on taking NJ Transit to the Prudential Center you will be coming through Newark Penn Station. Newark Penn is filled with crackheads, vagrants, drunks in various stages of undress. You may catch some drug transactions, you will definitely hear them bellowing out stones songs before collapsing face first on the wooden benches...likely in a pool of their own urine. Just walk past them as quickly as possible.....

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BluzDude
A number of years ago my wife and I, along with another couple, took a trip to New Orleans. One night, after dinner, the girls (who kept the rental car) went to hang out at the casino while me and my buddy hung out on Bourbon St. Sometime past 2 in the morning, we decided to walk back to our hotel, I think it was the Radisson, about a 10(?) block walk from the French Quarter....
...Having a conversation with some locals the next day, we were told, that was one of the stupidest things we could have done.

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BluzDude
A number of years ago my wife and I, along with another couple, took a trip to New Orleans. One night, after dinner, the girls (who kept the rental car) went to hang out at the casino while me and my buddy hung out on Bourbon St. Sometime past 2 in the morning, we decided to walk back to our hotel, I think it was the Radisson, about a 10(?) block walk from the French Quarter....
...Having a conversation with some locals the next day, we were told, that was one of the stupidest things we could have done.

That's one of the stupidest comments I've ever heard.

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Would it be safe to take the grey line on the map from the World trade center to Penn station?

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BluzDude
A number of years ago my wife and I, along with another couple, took a trip to New Orleans. One night, after dinner, the girls (who kept the rental car) went to hang out at the casino while me and my buddy hung out on Bourbon St. Sometime past 2 in the morning, we decided to walk back to our hotel, I think it was the Radisson, about a 10(?) block walk from the French Quarter....
...Having a conversation with some locals the next day, we were told, that was one of the stupidest things we could have done.

That's one of the stupidest comments I've ever heard.

Ray Davies may disagree with you, SecondSet. You wake up in a bad mood?

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Would it be safe to take the grey line on the map from the World trade center to Penn station?

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JaIsNotDead
NYC resident here. Where is all this mass hysteria coming from? You people will all be perfectly ok. People have been going to NJ Devils and formerly NJ Nets games for years. Newark is fine. You are all making it seem like the shows are taking place in Baghdad.

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NYC resident here. Where is all this mass hysteria coming from? You people will all be perfectly ok. People have been going to NJ Devils and formerly NJ Nets games for years. Newark is fine. You are all making it seem like the shows are taking place in Baghdad.

No offense but Newark does not have exactly the safest reputation. IMO It's alot differant for locals (from NJ and NYC) going to a Devil's game; local people are far more familar with the area, transportation systems and in's and out's of who/what/where to avoid. Plenty of people will be coming from other states and country's. When going to a potentially unsafe area that I've never been (i.e. Newark) I try to get as much information on the front end rather than finding out the hard way.

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JaIsNotDead
NYC resident here. Where is all this mass hysteria coming from? You people will all be perfectly ok. People have been going to NJ Devils and formerly NJ Nets games for years. Newark is fine. You are all making it seem like the shows are taking place in Baghdad.

No offense but Newark does not have exactly the safest reputation. IMO It's alot differant for locals (from NJ and NYC) going to a Devil's game; local people are far more familar with the area, transportation systems and in's and out's of who/what/where to avoid. Plenty of people will be coming from other states and country's. When going to a potentially unsafe area that I've never been (i.e. Newark) I try to get as much information on the front end rather than finding out the hard way.

Newark on the whole is probably quite dangerous but as other people have stated the Penn Station/Prudential Center area is generally safe. You will be walking amongst other people also going to the concert and I'm sure there will be plenty of security and police in the area. With thousands of people going to the same venue it should be impossible to get lost but print out a map of the area just in case. You don't want to veer too far off course and start venturing down dark side streets.

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JaIsNotDead
NYC resident here. Where is all this mass hysteria coming from? You people will all be perfectly ok. People have been going to NJ Devils and formerly NJ Nets games for years. Newark is fine. You are all making it seem like the shows are taking place in Baghdad.

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heading down from MAsachusetts for sat show. stayng at doubletree near airport. all other hotels closer to venue are sold out already. so plan on taking a cab bc i heard parking at the arena is a mess.so pumped