University Heights
Newark
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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 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
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour: All Options
Statue of Liberty & Manhattan Skyline Sightseeing Cruise
American Dream Sesame Street Learn + Play Ticket
Top hotels in University Heights
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
The elevators are kinda sketchy right now. Only a couple are working and they have been malfunctioning since we arrived.
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
Hyatt Grand Central New York
Best location
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
Millennium Hotel Broadway Times Square
Very courteous staff.
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
PUBLIC, an Ian Schrager hotel
Everything was clean and the process of checking in and out was seamless. Would definitely recommend to first timers.
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
Hotel Edison Times Square
Room was clean. Staff was very friendly. Location is ideal.
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
Lotte New York Palace
My daughter and I had a fantastic time staying at The Lotte New York Palace. We were located in such a perfect area, we never had to Uber, we were able to walk everywhere! And we felt so incredibly safe!
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
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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 Prudential Center and Newark Symphony Hall.
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.
