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 acclaimed art scene 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
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets
Edge Observation Deck at Hudson Yards
American Dream DreamWorks Indoor Water Park Ticket
NYC: Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) Entry Ticket
American Dream Sesame Street Learn + Play Ticket
Ultimate Manhattan Highlights Helicopter Tours
University Heights Hotel Deals
Hyatt Grand Central New York
Great locations
Reviewed on Apr 6, 2026
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
It was ok. The location is excellent. Their water fountain is broken. Friendly staff. I would stay there again.
Reviewed on Apr 6, 2026
Hotel Edison Times Square
Room was clean and house keeping was on their job from Day 1. WiFi kept dropping so really didn’t get to enjoy that. Grab and go breakfast was horrible. I ask the staff for water after they gave me a bay orange juice. She said I could only get one drink per ticket. The main good perk was how close ...
Reviewed on Apr 6, 2026
Paramount Times Square – A Generator Hotel
The bathroom shower in room 914 was clogged. All other amenities were up to par.
Reviewed on Apr 6, 2026
Hyatt Regency Times Square
Room was clean and staff were friendly and helpful. I wish the room had a coffee maker or hotpot.
Reviewed on Apr 6, 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton New York Downtown
Good.
Reviewed on Apr 6, 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 New Jersey Performing Arts Center, 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 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
When in South Broad Street, you can plan a visit to Newark Symphony Hall and Newark City Hall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
