University Heights
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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 acclaimed theater scene and entertainment choices 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
Explore the campus of Seton Hall University as part of your travels around 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 native and exotic animals who call Turtle Back Zoo home during your travels in 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
NYC: Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) Entry Ticket
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour: All Options
Edge Observation Deck at Hudson Yards
American Dream Sesame Street Learn + Play Ticket
Ultimate Manhattan Highlights Helicopter Tours
Top hotels in University Heights
Hyatt Grand Central New York
This was an horrendous mistake booking at this hotel. The rooms were dirty, furniture stained, toliet on the floor. Hidden fees destination fees 203.00 manager and staff rude
Reviewed on Mar 31, 2026
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
The property was convenient to everywhere in Times Square. Perfect Location. Room was nice and relaxing. The windows would not slide shut so we had to use the long towels for the bathroom for the windows to stay warm throughout the night. Besides that, we had an excellent time.
Reviewed on Mar 31, 2026
Paramount Times Square – A Generator Hotel
A/C unit was not working properly. Technician had to be sent twice (suspecting they were not really sent the first time). Queen bed was a lot closer to a full.
Reviewed on Mar 30, 2026
Hotel Edison Times Square
Good lication 2 minutes from Times Square and boardway
Reviewed on Mar 30, 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton New York Downtown
They called me to pay for one night before i go and they say the rest when i arrived but yhey charged me twice and when i called they said it was computer glitch and will give you the money back on 5 business days and i never got my money back and i had to deposit it. Check how they charge you after ...
Reviewed on Mar 31, 2026
Hyatt Regency Times Square
Great stay! Staff were nice. Found some hair in shower and on a pillow case but once I called down to the front desk they came to clean area again. Overall the hotel is nice.
Reviewed on Mar 31, 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around University Heights
Newark Central Business District
If you're spending time in Newark Central Business District, check out sights like New Jersey Performing Arts Center or Prudential Center and hop on the metro to see more the city at Military Park Station or Washington Street Station.
Downtown Newark
Noted for its live music and theaters, 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
While you're in Central Ward, take in top sights like Prudential Center or New Jersey Performing Arts Center, and hop on the metro to see more 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
When in South Broad Street, you can plan a visit to Newark Symphony Hall and Newark City Hall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
