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.
Pleasantdale Chateau
You can learn about the history of West Orange with a stop at Pleasantdale Chateau. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Branch Brook Park
The largest park in the “Garden State” features lakes, waterways, forests, meadows and a spectacular cherry blossom festival in spring.
Montclair Art Museum
Use the audio guide to learn about historic and modern Native American art and sip wine at a live music event.
South Mountain Reservation
Explore the great outdoors at South Mountain Reservation, a lovely green space in Newark. Make some time to visit the shops while you're in the area.
Things to do
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour: All Options
American Dream Sesame Street Learn + Play Ticket
Madame Tussauds New York Celebrity Wax Museum
Christmas Lights Tour of Dyker Heights Brooklyn
New York Explorer Pass: Visit 2-10 Attractions and Save Up to 50 Percent
Top hotels in Fairmount
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
Staff super courteous and the room very clean.
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Hyatt Grand Central New York
The entire hotel was amazing. Helpful and friendly staff. Clean spacious rooms. Great location.
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Millennium Hotel Broadway Times Square
Love the staff who always go out of their way to make us feel at home!
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Hotel Edison Times Square
Clean rooms. Close to broadway and Times Square.
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
PUBLIC, an Ian Schrager hotel
I LOVED IT! The staff is so wonderful! The common areas are amazing!
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Lotte New York Palace
The best!
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Fairmount
University Heights
When in University Heights and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like New Jersey Performing Arts Center or Prudential 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 New Jersey Performing Arts Center 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 Newark Symphony Hall and Prudential Center.
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.
