University Heights Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit University Heights
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 University Heights 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
Empire Hotel
Room was clean, bathroom
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Lotte New York Palace
Always winderful!!
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Hyatt Grand Central New York
Staff wa
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton New York Downtown
The location is close to metro and the room was clean.
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
Hampton Inn Newark Airport
Clean quiet and professional staff
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around University Heights
Central Ward
If you're spending time in Central Ward, check out sights like Newark City Hall or Prudential 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.
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.
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 Newark Symphony Hall and Prudential Center.
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.
