Fairmount Travel Guide
Newark
Popular places to visit
Prudential Center
See everything from electrifying hockey games and huge musical concerts to monster truck rallies and children’s shows at The Rock.
New Jersey Performing Arts Center
Come for a night at the theater and be dazzled by a Grammy Award-winning symphony orchestra, an international ballet company or a famous rock group.
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
The largest park in the “Garden State” features lakes, waterways, forests, meadows and a spectacular cherry blossom festival in spring.
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.
Things to do
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour: All Options
Edge Observation Deck at Hudson Yards
American Dream Sesame Street Learn + Play Ticket
NYC: Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) Entry Ticket
American Dream: Angry Birds Mini Golf Ticket
Top hotels in Fairmount
Hyatt Grand Central New York
Great location an update rooms. Would recommend.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
Broken elevators, check in took more than 20 mins, key cards didn’t work.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Hotel Edison Times Square
Clean, safe, and a wonderful room for our family stay in NYC. Staff was very helpful and we really enjoyed the breakfast options that were included. The staff even gave us four vouchers for everyday since we had four in our party.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Hyatt Regency Times Square
Clean room, convenient location
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton New York Downtown
All and all... good. Room is a little worn but not too bad. Elevator situation NOT Good. 3 Elevators but usually only two of three were running. Generally packed.. borderline insufficient number
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS
The carpet had stains & probably hasn’t been cleaned in a while. The staff was helpful. It was nice having the ticktock diner attached to hotel.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Fairmount
University Heights
When in University Heights and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Newark Museum of Art or New Jersey Performing Arts Center and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Norfolk Street Station or Warren Street Station.
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.
Lower Vailsburg
While Lower Vailsburg may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Montgomery Park and Newark Museum of Art.
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.
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.
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.
