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
The staff is amazing I had the best time it’s a really great location
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Hotel Edison Times Square
Room was clean.
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton New York Downtown
The room was clean, the bed very comfortable, the staff were super attentive and kind. Location was also very good. I highly recommend!
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
Great
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS
We recently stayed at The New Yorker for a quick two-day, one-night trip, and overall had a pleasant experience. The hotel itself is nice and centrally located right off 8th Avenue, making it very convenient for exploring the heart of New York. Although there was construction happening outside, it ...
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Millennium Hotel Broadway Times Square
Staff was nice and very polite perfect hospitality,I had a standard king for one night basic room decent space ok bed perfect shower pressure and it's in the middle of all the action def worth a stay
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
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.
