Forest Hill Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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A lush green park with mature trees and a grassy field.
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Stay near popular Forest Hill attractions

Althea Gibson Tennis Center

Catch an event at Althea Gibson Tennis Center during your trip to Newark.
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Activities

SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets

SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets

AU$70
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets
Go City: New York Explorer Pass - Entry to 2 to 10 Top Attractions

New York Explorer Pass: Visit 2-10 Attractions and Save Up to 50 Percent

AU$121
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
New York Explorer Pass: Visit 2-10 Attractions and Save Up to 50 Percent
American Dream Sesame Street Learn and Play Ticket

American Dream Sesame Street Learn and Play Ticket

AU$34
per adult
American Dream Sesame Street Learn and Play Ticket
Edge Observation Deck at Hudson Yards

Edge Immersive Observation Deck Ticket

AU$62
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Edge Immersive Observation Deck Ticket
Top of the Rock Timed Admission

Top of the Rock Timed Admission

AU$72
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Top of the Rock Timed Admission
Brooklyn Bridge footpath with Manhattan in background

Boroughs Tour: Brooklyn, Bronx, Harlem, Queens & Coney Island

AU$120
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Boroughs Tour: Brooklyn, Bronx, Harlem, Queens & Coney Island
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Our pick of the best Forest Hill Hotel Deals

ROW NYC

ROW NYC

4 out of 5
700 8th Avenue New York NY
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$324 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
AU$324
19 Aug - 20 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in New York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Times Square and Broadway are located ...
8.2/10 Very good! (888 reviews)
"The stay was amazing! The room was super cute and clean. However, the TV wasn’t plugged in (the cord was too short)"

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2026

ROW NYC
Hyatt Grand Central New York

Hyatt Grand Central New York

4 out of 5
109 East 42nd Street New York NY
The price is AU$316 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
AU$316
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.4/10 Very good! (7,564 reviews)
"Valley parking was definitely not worth it"

Reviewed on 10 Aug 2026

Hyatt Grand Central New York
Lotte New York Palace

Lotte New York Palace

4.5 out of 5
455 Madison Ave New York NY
The price is AU$707 per night from 14 Aug to 15 Aug
AU$707
14 Aug - 15 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in New York. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Lotte New York Palace
NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS

NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS

4 out of 5
481 Eighth Ave. New York NY
The price is AU$296 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
AU$296
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in New York. Enjoy 3 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their ...
8.2/10 Very good! (7,172 reviews)
"Service was fast and amazing"

Reviewed on 10 Aug 2026

NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel

Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel

4 out of 5
811 7th Ave New York NY
The price is AU$280 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
AU$280
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
PUBLIC, an Ian Schrager hotel

PUBLIC, an Ian Schrager hotel

4 out of 5
215 Chrystie St New York NY
The price is AU$508 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
AU$508
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy 2 restaurants, 6 bars/lounges and a nightclub. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,915 reviews)
"Staff were amazing and very welcoming, room and it’s amenities were great and overall great prime location for food and shops!"

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2026

PUBLIC, an Ian Schrager hotel
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Our guide on where to stay in Forest Hill

Find the best Forest Hill areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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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.

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West Side

If you're spending some time in West Side, Lincoln Park Tennis Center and Mana Contemporary are top sights worth seeing.

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Photo by Michael Torres
Open Photo by Michael Torres

Ironbound District

While Ironbound District isn't home to many top sights, Prudential Center and Newark Symphony Hall are some notable places to visit nearby.

Aerial view of the skyline of Newark, New Jersey, The Passaic River and the surrounding areas

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.

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Photo by TurtlesTravel
Open Photo by TurtlesTravel

North Ironbound

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in North Ironbound and surrounding area, you can visit Sports Illustrated Stadium and Prudential Center.

Forest Hill Travel Guide

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