University Heights, NJ
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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 scene 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
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.
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
Edge Observation Deck at Hudson Yards
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour: All Options
American Dream Sesame Street Learn + Play Ticket
Ultimate Manhattan Highlights Helicopter Tours
Central Park Zoo Admission Ticket with 4D Theater Access
University Heights Hotel Deals
Hyatt Grand Central New York
Loved our stay!! Best location to access subways, made traveling easy, fast, and safe. All the staff were helpful and friendly especially the doorman Peter. The Hyatt grand central made our trip all the way from California memorable. Thank you
Reviewed on Apr 14, 2026
Hotel Edison Times Square
Clean room staff is great
Reviewed on Apr 15, 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton New York Downtown
Clean rooms, staff was always friendly and courteous, express checkout is always a breeze, room service was quick. Only downside was the amount of time you have to wait for and little space inside elevators. There are 3 elevators, but basically only 2 work all the time as one is used also for service ...
Reviewed on Apr 14, 2026
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
After considering the reviews I was worried. But my stay was great, especially since I was only in my room to sleep; most of my time was spent out of it. Managed to get early check in at 2:45pm and I think lines form at the elevators because people don’t understand them.
Reviewed on Apr 14, 2026
NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS
the staff here is probably the most unfriendly in NY. The guys manning the front desk in the evening as well as the security personnel need a re-fresh in what it means to make guests feel welcome. the room is in need of a serious refresh and the carpets a deep clean, but thats easy enough to overlook ...
Reviewed on Apr 14, 2026
Paramount Times Square – A Generator Hotel
Very nice ro
Reviewed on Apr 15, 2026
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Other neighborhoods 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
Discover cultural venues like New Jersey Performing Arts Center and Newark Museum of Art in this central business district. Easily explore on foot via the Lenape Trail or access public transit at Penn Station and Newark Light Rail stops.
Central Ward
While you're in Central Ward, take in top sights like Prudential Center or Newark Museum of Art, 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 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
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.