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.
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.
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
NYC: Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) Entry Ticket
American Dream Sesame Street Learn + Play Ticket
Ultimate Manhattan Highlights Helicopter Tours
Edge Observation Deck at Hudson Yards
Central Park Zoo Admission Ticket with 4D Theater Access
Top of the Rock Timed Admission
University Heights Hotel Deals
Hyatt Grand Central New York
"They charge a resort fee that was never disclosed. What’s surprising is that there isn’t actually a resort on the property, just an old gym. They also charge guests to store their luggage on the day of departure, which is something I’ve never encountered before. On a positive note, the staff were ..."
Reviewed on Jun 1, 2026
Hotel Edison Times Square
"Perfectly located, I always enjoy my stays there"
Reviewed on Jun 2, 2026
Empire Hotel
"So called swimming pool was like a paddling pool Room was very noisy small not even enough room for a chair and air con did not work, we had to pay another 400 dollars to attain a descent sized room"
Reviewed on Jun 2, 2026
NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS
"Room small, which we knew beautiful views of the city we paid extra for put the bathrooms really need plumbing work… shower would go burning hot to ice cold every 10 seconds…also they charge you an extra $50 for their facility charges when you arrive"
Reviewed on Jun 1, 2026
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
"Stunning hotel, very clean. Staff friendly but not very helpful at check out. Check-in staff were excellent and provided a free upgrade as the room wasn’t ready in time. Card charges were poorly explained and no information was provided at check-out regarding refunding unused room credit. It definitely ..."
Reviewed on Jun 1, 2026
Pod Times Square
"Nice budget friendly hotel in a good location."
Reviewed on Jun 1, 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 Prudential Center and Newark Museum of Art.
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 Prudential Center and Newark Symphony Hall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
