University Heights Travel Guide
Newark
Visit University Heights
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 great live music 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.
Montclair Art Museum
Use the audio guide to learn about historic and modern Native American art and sip wine at a live music event.
South Mountain Reservation
Explore the great outdoors at South Mountain Reservation, a lovely green space in Newark. Make some time to visit the shops while you're in the area.
Things to do
Madame Tussauds New York Celebrity Wax Museum
Central Park Zoo Admission Ticket with 4D Theater Access
American Dream: SEA LIFE New Jersey Aquarium
New York Explorer Pass: Visit 2-10 Attractions and Save Up to 50 Percent
Statue of Liberty & Manhattan Skyline Sightseeing Cruise
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Sunset Cruise
Top hotels in University Heights
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
The room was very nice and the staff very courteous. Unfortunately some things have changed. Now there was a charge for each bag while waiting for our room to be ready. Previous stays it was complementary. Although a daily $35:credit is offered, The breakfast buffet was now 48.00. I am not sure i ...
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Hyatt Grand Central New York
The entire hotel was amazing. Helpful and friendly staff. Clean spacious rooms. Great location.
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Millennium Hotel Broadway Times Square
Love the staff who always go out of their way to make us feel at home!
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Hotel Edison Times Square
Clean rooms. Close to broadway and Times Square.
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Lotte New York Palace
Excellent!
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS
Mohammed at the front desk was very helpful and was able to get us checked in early. Thanks
Reviewed on 1 Jan 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 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 Newark Symphony 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 Symphony Hall and Newark City Hall.
