University Heights Travel Guide
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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.
Branch Brook Park
The largest park in the “Garden State” features lakes, waterways, forests, meadows and a spectacular cherry blossom festival in spring.
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.
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
Madame Tussauds New York Celebrity Wax Museum
American Dream: Angry Birds Mini Golf Ticket
Top hotels in University Heights
Hotel Edison Times Square
We stayed here for a few nights to see a Broadway show. The location was very convenient. Our room was a decent size for NYC. Daily cleaning and free breakfast were a plus. The shower in my bathroom was missing a door which led to a lot of water on the floor but otherwise everything was in good condition.Use ...
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
Hyatt Grand Central New York
This hotel was close to everything and being part of Grand Central Station, it was easy to get around. The breakfast was way overpriced at 45/per person.
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS
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Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
Millennium Hotel Broadway Times Square
Room was very clean. The areas was perfect for sightseeing. Easy walk to great places.
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
First time guest. Was there for work, then shifted to vacation mode. Was told that the lobby area was recently renovated and it was a good collaborative space. The stay as a whole was average. Front desk staff was polite. A lot of attitude from others. Beds in the standard double bed room were too ...
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
PUBLIC, an Ian Schrager hotel
Great experience
Reviewed on 23 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.
