Check Out these St. Patrick's Day Parades in NJ!

St. Patrick’s Day is fast approaching! What better way to celebrate than at one of the annual parades in NJ? Whether traveling with family or friends, it’s the perfect event to help get you in the holiday spirit.

Here are a few of the St. Patrick’s Day parades taking place near us in NJ:

Morris County’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Saturday, March 9, 2013
12:00 noon in Morristown, NJ

West Orange St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Sunday, March 10, 2013
1 Eagle Rock Avenue, West Orange, NJ

The 2013 Newark St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Friday, March 15, 2013
1:00pm in Newark, NJ

If attending one of the St. Patrick’s Day parades in NJ, pack your best green apparel and head to our hotel for a convenient travel! For information regarding our rates, availability and location, visit The Wilshire Grand Hotel website.

Visit the Exhibitions at the Morris Museum in Morristown!

For an intriguing attraction in our area, check out the exhibitions at the Morris Museum in Morristown. Just a short drive away from us at The Wilshire Grand Hotel, the North Jersey attraction is home to many fascinating exhibits.

Set the afternoon aside and explore! With a wide range of exhibitions, you and your family are guaranteed to find something that you will love.

Here are the permanent exhibitions that can be found at the Morris Museum:

• Musical Machines and Living Dolls: Mechanical Musical Intruments and Automata from the Murtogh D. Guinness Collection
• The Mammal Gallery
• Dinosaur Den
• Model Trains & Railroads
• The Rock and Mineral Gallery
• American Indian
• The Geraldine R. Dodge Room

These are just a few of the many exhibits to discover. Visit the Morris Museum website to learn more about the fascinating attraction in NJ and plan your stay today.

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey will Amaze Audiences in NJ!

While Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey get ready to make their appearance in Newark, NJ, gather your family and plan your visit with us at The Wilshire Grand Hotel.

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey presents Built to Amaze!
February 27 through March 3, 2013
Prudential Center Newark, NJ

With their 143rd edition of the Greatest Show on Earth, Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey will captivate audiences of all ages in NJ! Elephants, tigers, acrobats and aerialists will join together, delivering one breathtaking performance filled with non-stop thrills.

Be a part of the spectacular event at the Prudential Center in Newark and book your stay today. Click here to learn more about the family-friendly show in NJ and experience the live event this winter.

The New Jersey Devils are Back- Cheer them on at the Prudential Center!

Located just minutes from the Prudential Center, we invite all hockey fans to plan their stay with us The Wilshire Grand Hotel in West Orange, NJ. Cheer on your favorite New Jersey Devils’ players and then rest comfortably in our affordable and luxurious accommodations just a short drive from the arena.

The New Jersey Devils have games scheduled now through April 2013. Don’t miss your chance to attend a live hockey game this season! Visit The Official Website of the New Jersey Devils to learn more about the scheduled games, which include intense rival match-ups against teams such as the Philadelphia Flyers and New York Rangers.

For many, it has been a long wait but hockey season has officially begun and we welcome fans of all ages to begin their visit with us. Visit our Wilshire Grand Hotel website to learn more about our convenient location to Newark and all of the events at the Prudential Center.

Cheer on the New Jersey Devils in the 2012-13 Season!

We've been recognized as one of Manhattan Bride's Best of 2013!

We’re very proud to announce that The Wilshire Grand Hotel, NJ has been selected as one of the bridal vendors to be named Manhattan Bride’s Best of 2013!

With this prestigious award, we have been acknowledged for our industry knowledge and dedication to the highest standards of service and quality. Listed as one of the “Best of 2013” wedding venues in New Jersey, we have been recognized in many ways.

• Outstanding: in their knowledge of the field and in their professionalism.
• Reputable: in that we have received only positive reviews and comments from their clients.
• Reliable: in addition to being on time and on budget, they follow up with care and insight.

Make your dream wedding a reality and plan your special day at our elegant event venue in West Orange, NJ. Visit our website to learn more.

Get Pampered this Valentine's Day- Plan your Getaway with us in NJ!

Valentine’s Day will be here before you know it. Have your planned your getaway in NJ yet? Treat that special someone to a vacation they will always remember and plan your romantic getaway with us at The Wilshire Grand Hotel in West Orange, NJ.

Our Pampered in Pink hotel package is the key ingredient to creating your perfect Valentine’s Day getaway. Pamper your loved one with our romantic hotel package in NJ. Your package includes:

• Superior King Room accommodations
• Bottle of chilled pink Champagne with Chocolate kisses and Arrangement of fresh pink flowers delivered to your room
• Dinner for two at Primavera Restaurant (122.00 Value)
• 2:00pm late check out

After you’ve settled in, go out and enjoy our convenient location to the best attractions in our area including Verona Park, Wellmont Theater, Turtle Back Zoo and NJPAC. We’re also located near NYC! However you wish to celebrate Valentine's Day, our staff would be happy to help direct you to the best events and attractions to ensure the best possible Valentine’s Day getaway in NJ!

Visit our website to learn more and book your NJ getaway with us today.

Disney on Ice presents Treasure Trove: Coming Soon to the Prudential Center!

Create the ultimate family getaway with us at The Wilshire Grand Hotel, conveniently located in West Orange, NJ.

With the Prudential Center just a short drive away, treat your kids to a family vacation they’ll always remember and check out Disney On Ice presents Treasure Trove, which will be coming to NJ on January 17 through January 21, 2013.

The newest Disney skating spectacular at the Prudential Center will feature your favorite Disney princesses: Tiana, Cinderella, Jasmine, Ariel, Belle, Mulan, Snow White and more! The Disney event in NJ will also take audiences on a journey with Peter Pan and Captain Hook, Simba and Alice and the Madhatter!

Visit the Prudential Center website to learn more about the skating event and plan your family getaway in NJ today. You and your family will love our convenient location to the event. We invite you to visit our website to learn more.

Celebrate the New Year with these Events in NJ!

Wishing you a healthy, happy New Year from all of us at The Wilshire Grand Hotel!

If you’ll be visiting the area we invite you check out our hotel Specials & Packages page on our website and celebrate the New Year with us. Here are a few of the holiday events happening near us in NJ:

Last chance to experience the Holiday Lights Spectacular at the Turtle Back Zoo! Visit the NJ attraction to experience 100,000 bulbs and 40 light displays illuminate the zoo and kick off the New Year right with this event in NJ!

If looking for a unique way to ring in the New Year, hop aboard the Spirit of New Jersey and celebrate New Year’s Eve with a cruise. Check out the New Year’s Eve Fireworks Dinner Cruise departing from New Jersey.

If planning to celebrate the New Year with one of the events in NJ, book your stay with us at The Wilshire Grand Hotel and enjoy luxurious accommodations at an affordable price.

Holiday Fun Days at the Newark Museum- A Great Way to End the Year!

Happy Holidays from all of us here at The Wilshire Grand Hotel! If planning to celebrate New Year’s weekend in NJ, check out Holiday Fun Days at the Newark Museum. The holiday event includes a list of the top 10 things you didn’t think you could do in a museum! Plan your visit with us and celebrate the end of 2012 with this unique holiday event in Newark. It’s free with suggested Museum admission!

Holiday Fun Days at the Newark Museum is Friday, December 28 through Sunday, December 30, 2012 from 12:30-4:30pm. The top 10 list as the Newark Museum includes:

• 10. Take photos: Take pictures on a gallery scavenger hunt
• 9. Dance: Get fit while learning a new dance move
• 8. Make Noise: Make a musical instrument and play a tune in the galleries
• 7. Eat: Cooking lessons for young chefs-in-training
• 6. Touch: Get a close up look at some of our teaching collection objects
• 5. Watch a movie or performance
• 4. Play computer games: Try our Fire Museum, Generation Fit
and Nature & Art computer games
• 3. Break something: be a geologist and break into a rock or geode
• 2. Take something home: Play our gallery games to win a prize
• 1. Get messy: Create an original work of art

The holiday event in NJ will also feature music performances and film screenings. Don’t forget to check out the planetarium shows throughout the holidays. Visit the Holiday Fun Days page on the Newark Museum website to learn more.

For Last-Minute Holiday Shopping in NJ - Look No Further than Montclair!

If you’ve saved all of your holiday shopping in NJ to the last-minute, don’t worry. A simple day trip to Montclair may have you crossing off that last minute item in no time!

With plenty of shops to browse, and delicious restaurants to try, last-minute holiday shopping in NJ can be easy and enjoyable. Plan your stay with us at The Wilshire Grand Hotel and enjoy our convenient location to the best shopping and dining in Montclair.

If choosing to do your holiday shopping in Montclair, you will discover endless stores, with many unique items inside. One of the stores may have that special and unique gift you’ve been searching for all season! With a day trip to Montclair, you’ll find:

• Montclair Center
• Upper Montclair
• Walnut Street
• Watchung Plaza

Plan your holiday shopping trip with us in NJ and enjoy a memorable afternoon browsing the shops that line to streets of Montclair. Click here for more information and plan your stay at The Wilshire Grand Hotel today.