University Heights Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Prudential Center
Catch an event at Prudential Center during your trip to Newark. Experience the acclaimed art galleries or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
New Jersey Performing Arts Center
Enjoy a stop at New Jersey Performing Arts Center, an entertaining place to visit in Newark. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Sports Illustrated Stadium
Catch an event at Sports Illustrated Stadium during your trip to Harrison. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Branch Brook Park
Explore the great outdoors at Branch Brook Park, a lovely green space in Newark. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Seton Hall University
Walk around the campus at Seton Hall University during your visit to South Orange. Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Turtle Back Zoo
Visit the animals who call Turtle Back Zoo home during your trip to West Orange. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Top hotels in University Heights
Hyatt Grand Central New York
This was my second time staying at the Hyatt Grand Central location in New York. It’s the perfect location, right next to Grand Central terminal, making transportation so easy. The hotel room itself was very clean. I plan on coming back again in the future.
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Hotel Edison Times Square
Clean room staff is great
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton New York Downtown
Honestly this is was the best place we could have stayed in New York. The staff was friendly and very informative.
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
When arriving, the wife and kids were excited to be there. But soon that went away. the main entrance is closed, so you have to come around the side of the building. The checking in was great lobby was clean.Everything seemed great. Once we got to our room the place looked like there was a party ...
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS
The rooms were clean, but old so some areas didn't appear as clean, such as peeling paint on bathroom walls and stains in the tub-but still clean. The room was very basic. We had 4 people in 1 room and it's too many people for the size of the room and bathroom. It was very cramped. No fridge or coffee ...
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Paramount Times Square – A Generator Hotel
Perfect location!
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around University Heights
Newark Central Business District
While you're in Newark Central Business District, take in top sights like New Jersey Performing Arts Center or Prudential Center, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Military Park Station or Washington Street Station.
Downtown Newark
Noted for its live music and theatres, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Newark. Top attractions like Prudential Center and New Jersey Performing Arts Center are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Military Park Station or Washington Street Station to see more of the city.
Central Ward
If you're spending time in Central Ward, check out sights like Prudential Center or Newark Museum of Art and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Warren Street Station or Norfolk Street Station.
Fairmount
While there might not be top attractions in Fairmount, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Newark Museum of Art and New Jersey Performing Arts Center.
Lincoln Park Coast Cultural District
While there might not be top attractions in Lincoln Park Coast Cultural District, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Prudential Center and Newark Symphony Hall.
South Broad Street
Though South Broad Street may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Newark Symphony Hall and Newark City Hall.
