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.
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.
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.
Branch Brook Park
The largest park in the “Garden State” features lakes, waterways, forests, meadows and a spectacular cherry blossom festival in spring.
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
American Dream Sesame Street Learn + Play Ticket
The Manhattan Helicopter Tour of New York City
American Dream: Angry Birds Mini Golf Ticket
Central Park Zoo Admission Ticket with 4D Theater Access
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Pre-Ferry Tour in English, French, Spanish
Top hotels in University Heights
Hyatt Grand Central New York
"In all honesty, for the Hyatt it can be better, the escalator was down and overall hotel could be cleaner for a Hyatt hotel."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Empire Hotel
"The location was ideal, directly across the street from Lincoln Center. The rooftop restaurant/bar was a nice feature, a large portion of it is enclosed. The A/C is the room didn’t function properly and was pretty warm. However, I didn’t alert anyone of this since we were only staying for one evening. ..."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
"Sheraton New York Times Square NEVER disappoints! LOVE staying there!!"
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS
"Really good!"
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Pod Times Square
"Clean, compact and exactly what I needed. Whenever I need to be in the city for longer days at work, this place is my go-to. Love the rainfall shower. I've stayed here on numerous occasions, and recommended it to visiting friends."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
PUBLIC, an Ian Schrager hotel
"Sadly this stay was disappointing. My husband and I booked The Public because we were in town for NY Design week on a work trip, and although we expected the room to be small we didn't expect everything else to be sub-par. It started off badly with the mattress in our room being awful. We are not ..."
Reviewed on 28 May 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.
