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

Hotel Edison Times Square
All Staff Members we interacted with were very pleasant & helpful. The room was very nice. The $6.50 Breakfast at Freidman's was a nice amenity.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026

NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS
Friendly staff, very close to MSG for concerts!
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026

Hyatt Grand Central New York
They location was fantastic and the hotel was beautiful. Everyone was very nice
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026

Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
I decided to book my stay here for the duration of the time I would be in New York. This hotel is completely packed at all times, which can be a little hectic. However, it makes sense because the location is actually perfect. It is near a lot attractions and all subways. I also downloaded the Marriott ...
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026

PUBLIC, an Ian Schrager hotel
dont be fooled by the pics. Common area looks nice but rooms suck.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026

Arlo Midtown
Great hotel, new, proffesional helpful staff, Will be back
Reviewed on 28 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.
