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.
Sports Illustrated Stadium
Catch an event at Sports Illustrated Stadium during your trip to Harrison. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
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.
Seton Hall University
Walk around the campus at Seton Hall University during your visit to South Orange. Experience the great live music 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
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
Top hotels in University Heights
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
The hotel is amazing, but when it comes to the elevators? Horrible service, if it’s too crowded you’ll be waiting for 20-30 minutes until an elevator is available.
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Hyatt Grand Central New York
Had an absolutely amazing time staying at this hotel. The price was so good. I’m hoping that I’d be able to get a good deal again. I’m going back to New York. This has been my favourite place. This thing in the city so far.
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS
Overall, I’d say the best part about this hotel is the location and proximity to public transportation. That’s a huge plus if you plan on traveling all over the city. Unfortunately, I don’t see myself staying here again unless the price happens to be an amazing deal. I found the staff to be rude ...
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton New York Downtown
Invicta restaurant has terrible breakfast
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Hotel Edison Times Square
Amazing stay and best staff
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Paramount Times Square – A Generator Hotel
Great location in Times Square, and the staff was so helpful and friendly. Very cool decor in the lobby/bar making it a unique stay as well. Going back next month!
Reviewed on 4 Mar 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 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.
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.
