Forest Hill Travel Guide
Newark
Visit Forest Hill
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 fascinating museums and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
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.
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
NYC: Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) Entry Ticket
American Dream Sesame Street Learn + Play Ticket
Edge Observation Deck at Hudson Yards
Ultimate Manhattan Highlights Helicopter Tours
American Dream: Angry Birds Mini Golf Ticket
Top hotels in Forest Hill
Hyatt Grand Central New York
"Great stay in the city center. Very accessible to subway and food locations. Some parts on the outside need to be renovated but overall a great stay. Will plan on returning."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
"Nice hotel"
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS
"Staff, location and property cleanliness is amazing. The down fall to the property would be: Very outdated bathrooms. I could hear when the next room turn on their shower. Unable to put the AC to stay on and set it to 67. It’s controlled to only go down to 70 and on auto."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Pod Times Square
"Budget cost does not necessarily mean scrimping on quality. Unbeatable location. Excellent value. Small, sure, but cozy. Ultra modern, clean and completely functional. Just what we needed for a 4 night stay in Manhattan."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
PUBLIC, an Ian Schrager hotel
"Great hotel and staff. Very cool decor and the rooftop bar has a great view. Service at the bar was not so great. The only issue I had was the filtered water machines on every floor. The one on our floor did not work so we had to go to another floor. Also they were not designed to fill bottles. Even ..."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Hampton Inn New York Times Square
"The room was clean and the location was super convenient!"
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Forest Hill
Upper Roseville
When in Upper Roseville and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Branch Brook Park or Newark Museum of Art and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Davenport Avenue Station or Bloomfield Avenue Station.
University Heights
When in University Heights and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Newark Museum of Art or New Jersey Performing Arts Center and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Norfolk Street Station or Warren 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.
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.
