Forest Hill Travel Guide
Newark





Visit Forest Hill
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 fascinating museums 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

Top of the Rock Timed Admission

American Dream Sesame Street Learn + Play Ticket

Edge Observation Deck at Hudson Yards

NYC: Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) Entry Ticket
Top hotels in Forest Hill

Hyatt Grand Central New York
Location! Location! Location! Great hotel great staff! We will be back! One area would be to upgrade the washrooms in rooms but minor
Reviewed on 10 May 2026

Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
The location is great. Rooms are small and could use a facelift but ok. Rooms that say double beds are 47” so if sharing a bed it’s tight for two adults. Staff are friendly. $35 tourism charge per night that you can reclaim as credit if you purchase from restaurant. We used it to get Starbucks and ...
Reviewed on 10 May 2026

NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS
Noisy windows even in 20th floor
Reviewed on 10 May 2026

PUBLIC, an Ian Schrager hotel
Everything was amazing but there is a disconnect between the front desk and management. I ordered a few things for the room before it was ready. Champagne
Reviewed on 10 May 2026

Hampton Inn New York Times Square
Only 1 elevator operated during breakfast times. The one elevator never came. They have 6 elevators and they worked at 11am for checking out. They could also use more sitting area in the lobby area. Everything is was great.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026

Pod Times Square
Clean room
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Forest Hill

Upper Roseville
When in Upper Roseville and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Branch Brook Park or Newark Museum of Art and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Davenport Avenue Station or Bloomfield Avenue Station.

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.

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.

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.
