Immediately west to Manhattan, Newark is the most populated city in New Jersey and home to much of the state's economic and educational activity. Known internationally for some of its architectural features, Newark is home to some of the nation's earliest skyscrapers, cathedrals and sculptures, which provide a focal point for the increasing number of visitors to the city.
The Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in Newark is widely regarded as the largest example of gothic cathedral architecture in the US, while New Jersey's largest museum, The Newark contains works of historical importance an significance to the state and the US and attracts tens of thousands of visitors annually. The New Jersey Historical Society and the Newark Public Library also exhibit works of interest on a rotational basis, and help keep the city's vibrant history alive.
The first city in the region to field a professional baseball team, Newark is now flush with major sports teams, providing ample opportunity for visiting sports fans to get in on the action. The New Jersey Devils and the Nets play at the Prudential Center for hockey and basketball respectively, while the New York Red Bulls have recently relocated to the Riverfront Stadium to bring professional soccer to the city.
