Lower Vailsburg 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.

Military Park
Inspect the array of military sculptures and see the sword from above in this scenic park in the downtown area.

Montclair Art Museum
Use the audio guide to learn about historic and modern Native American art and sip wine at a live music event.
Things to do

Madame Tussauds New York Celebrity Wax Museum

SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets

American Dream Sesame Street Learn + Play Ticket

Central Park Zoo Admission Ticket with 4D Theater Access

New York Explorer Pass: Visit 2-10 Attractions and Save Up to 50 Percent

Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Sunset Cruise
Top hotels in Lower Vailsburg

Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
Room had some wear and tear. Staff were fone
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025

Hyatt Grand Central New York
The location of the hotel was very good, the staff approach was also very good, an institutional structure, which I can evaluate as a negative, the cleaning was not done very carefully, the console was to leave dust on the nightstand. There was no water in the rooms, but we had the right to buy 15 ...
Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025

Lotte New York Palace
Wonderful hotel.. perfect location…gracious staff
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025

Hotel St. James
Conveniently located at a great price. Rooms are a bit small but appreciate the location and you will be fine!! Be sure to check out the Irish Pub next door for a midnight drink!
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025

Empire Hotel
More space
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025

PUBLIC, an Ian Schrager hotel
Always love an Ian Schrager experience. Rooftop bathrooms are probably the best in the city. The lobby is so cozy.
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Lower Vailsburg

Upper Clinton Hill
Upper Clinton Hill might not have many top sights, but Newark Symphony Hall and Newark City Hall are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

University Heights
When in University Heights and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like New Jersey Performing Arts Center or Prudential Center and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Norfolk Street Station or Warren Street Station.

Lower Clinton Hill
While Lower Clinton Hill may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Newark City Hall and Prudential Center.

Weequahic
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Weequahic and surrounding area, you can visit Newark City Hall and Prudential Center.

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 City Hall and Newark Symphony Hall.

Central Ward
If you're spending time in Central Ward, check out sights like Newark City Hall or Prudential Center and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Warren Street Station or Norfolk Street Station.
Lower Vailsburg Travel Guide
- Times Square
- Broadway
- Central Park
- Madison Square Garden
- Rockefeller Center
- Grand Central Terminal
- Statue of Liberty
- Empire State Building
- American Dream
- MetLife Stadium
- One World Trade Center
- 5th Avenue
- Radio City Music Hall
- Wall Street
- Brooklyn Bridge
- New York University
- Columbia University
- Brooklyn Cruise Terminal
- Metropolitan Museum of Art
- Battery Park
- Columbus Circle
- Macy's
- National September 11 Memorial & Museum
- Bronx Zoo
