Newark United States
Newark, Delaware is a mid-sized university town defined by the University of Delaware campus that stretches through its centre. Main Street runs adjacent to the campus and has a lively strip of restaurants, bars, and coffee shops catering to the large student population. The city sits in the I-95 corridor, placing it equidistant between Philadelphia (around 45 minutes) and Baltimore (around 60 minutes), which makes it accessible from two major airport hubs. Wilmington, Delaware’s largest city and an Amtrak station, is about 10 miles north. Delaware has no state sales tax, which applies to purchases made in Newark. The city is primarily a walking and driving destination - the campus and Main Street are compact, but getting to Philadelphia or the wider region requires a car or DART bus to Wilmington for Amtrak connections.
The University of Delaware campus is attractive and worth a walk. The Brandywine Valley, 10-20 minutes north into Pennsylvania, has the Brandywine River Museum of Art (Andrew Wyeth collection) and Longwood Gardens, one of the great horticultural estates on the east coast. Wilmington, 10 miles north, has the Delaware Art Museum and the Christina Riverfront district for dining. Philadelphia is a practical half-day or evening trip with extensive museums, the Reading Terminal Market, and Independence Hall.
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is the primary hub, around 30-45 minutes by car or via SEPTA regional rail to Philadelphia and then Amtrak south. Baltimore/Washington International (BWI) is around 75 minutes by car. Newark Liberty International (EWR) in New Jersey is around 2 hours.
Newark is primarily a car and walking city. The University of Delaware campus and Main Street are walkable. DART Bus Route 55 connects Newark to Wilmington (Amtrak). Uber and Lyft are available. A car is practical for reaching Philadelphia Airport or exploring the wider Brandywine Valley area.
September and October are excellent, with warm days, low humidity, and good foliage in the surrounding Brandywine Valley. Spring (April-May) is also pleasant. Summer is warm and humid; winter is cold with occasional snow.
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Baymont by Wyndham Newark at University of Delaware
630 South College Avenue, Newark, DE 19713, United States
Budget-friendly chain hotel on South College Avenue a short walk from the University of Delaware campus, with free parking and complimentary breakfast...
Courtyard by Marriott Newark - University of Delaware
400 David Hollowell Drive, Newark, DE 19716, United States
Business-oriented Marriott adjacent to the UD campus with on-site dining and meeting-friendly facilities - well suited for industry attendees or those combining...
Hyatt Place Newark/Main Street
94 East Main Street, Newark, DE 19711, United States
Best-located hotel in Newark, sitting directly on Main Street among the restaurants and bars within easy walking distance of the UD campus...
Red Roof Inn & Suites Newark - University of Delaware
1119 South College Avenue, Newark, DE 19713, United States
No-frills budget hotel on South College Avenue offering the lowest per-night rates in Newark with free parking - best for attendees on...
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Newark
402 Ogletown Road, Newark, DE 19711, United States
All-suite Marriott near UD with separate living areas and complimentary hot breakfast included - a solid mid-range choice for attendees staying the...
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