University Heights
Newark
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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 acclaimed art galleries 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
Madame Tussauds New York Celebrity Wax Museum
Edge Observation Deck at Hudson Yards
New York Explorer Pass: Visit 2-10 Attractions and Save Up to 50 Percent
NYC: Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) Entry Ticket
Empire State Building Observatory Tickets - General Admission & Express
Top hotels in University Heights
Hyatt Grand Central New York
All good
Reviewed on 17 Apr, 2026
Hotel Edison Times Square
Noisy neighbourhood Bad listeners- they charged my stay on the wrong credit card despite me warning them They charge for keeping your luggage in the locker room. Other hotels don’t
Reviewed on 18 Apr, 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton New York Downtown
Small but clean room. Great location. I highly recommend this hotel
Reviewed on 18 Apr, 2026
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
Great location. Friendly staff.
Reviewed on 18 Apr, 2026
NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS
I stayed here bc I was in town to see Gaga across the street at msg. The bed and pillows were comfy. But the cons are you can hear everything the next door people are doing, the shower head was shooting out water, the room/ bathroom way too small. They were also doing construction super early in ...
Reviewed on 18 Apr, 2026
Millennium Hotel Broadway Times Square
The air conditioning did not work at all. It was boiling hot in our room the entire time. The shower was nothing more than a trickle and it did not drain.
Reviewed on 18 Apr, 2026
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.
