Lower Vailsburg Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Lower Vailsburg
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 acclaimed theatre scene 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.
Military Park
Inspect the array of military sculptures and see the sword from above in this scenic park in the downtown area.
Activities
American Museum of Natural History Tickets
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour: All Options
New York Explorer Pass: Visit 2-10 Attractions and Save Up to 50 Percent
Fully Guided Statue of Liberty Tour with Ellis Island
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Sunset Cruise
American Dream: SEA LIFE New Jersey Aquarium
Our pick of the best Lower Vailsburg Hotel Deals
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
Loved the location, the hospitality of the staff, the room, the convenience of the mini market in the hotel, & how quick the front desk for checking in & out took.
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Hotel Edison Times Square
Yes
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025
Empire Hotel
Room was clean, bathroom
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Hyatt Grand Central New York
Helpful staff
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025
Hotel St. James
Incredible location that is unbeatable for the price. Tiny rooms. Cool old building. Slow WiFi. Very friendly staff. Luggage room if you arrive early.
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton New York Downtown
The location is close to metro and the room was clean.
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Lower Vailsburg
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.
Upper Clinton Hill
Upper Clinton Hill might not have many top sights, but Newark Symphony Hall and Newark City Hall are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
University Heights
When in University Heights and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like New Jersey Performing Arts Center or Prudential Center and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Norfolk Street Station or Warren Street Station.
Lower Clinton Hill
While Lower Clinton Hill may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Newark Symphony Hall and Prudential Center.
Weequahic
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Weequahic and surrounding area, you can visit 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.
