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.
Pleasantdale Chateau
You can learn about the history of West Orange with a stop at Pleasantdale Chateau. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene 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.
Military Park
Inspect the array of military sculptures and see the sword from above in this scenic park in the downtown area.
Things to do
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour: All Options
American Dream Sesame Street Learn + Play Ticket
Madame Tussauds New York Celebrity Wax Museum
New York Explorer Pass: Visit 2–10 Attractions and Save Up to 50 Percent
American Dream: Angry Birds Mini Golf Ticket
Top hotels in University Heights
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
Loved the mattress - hated the $35 charge every night of stay
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Hyatt Grand Central New York
This was a busy location but the staff was efficient and friendly. The lines were handled promptly and the accommodations were excellent.
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Empire Hotel
Great price, very friendly and helpful staff, excellent location, clean room. We were pleasantly surprised by how high the water pressure was in the shower. There were two very minor problems: the shower room had no extractor fan, so it steamed up like crazy, and the electrical sockets were few and ...
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Lotte New York Palace
Always great to come back to the Lotte NY Palace for our annual Veterans Day weekend trip. We’ve stayed here for the last four years and will continue. The hotel is in a great location. The double beds seem larger than normal and are comfortable and the rooms are large. The service is always outstanding. ...
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
Millennium Hotel Broadway Times Square
Room very clean and staff very helpful and friendly.
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
Paramount Times Square – A Generator Hotel
Pros: Comfortable beds & linens! Amazing water pressure, delish Parisian cafe off of lobby, luggage check available, BEST location across from the Hamilton theatre! Cons: Tiny rooms but location makes it do-able. And the cleaning lady opened our door without knocking into our room with my half naked ...
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around University Heights
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.
Fairmount
While there might not be top attractions in Fairmount, you can explore the larger area and discover places like New Jersey Performing Arts Center and Prudential Center.
Newark Central Business District
While you're in Newark Central Business District, take in top sights like Prudential Center or New Jersey Performing Arts 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.
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.
Ironbound District
While Ironbound District isn't home to many top sights, Prudential Center and Sports Illustrated Stadium are some notable places to visit nearby.
