University Heights, NJ
Newark
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.
Sports Illustrated Stadium
Catch an event at Sports Illustrated Stadium during your trip to Harrison. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed art scene 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 great live music 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 Sesame Street Learn + Play Ticket
Moulin Rouge! The Musical on Broadway
Top of the Rock Observation Deck
American Dream DreamWorks Indoor Water Park Ticket
University Heights Hotel Deals
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
Beautiful hotel
Reviewed on Feb 21, 2026
Lotte New York Palace
Everything was perfect
Reviewed on Feb 19, 2026
NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS
The room was a little small and could have had better lighting, but overall great experience! The staff was great and the building was accessible to major parts of the city.
Reviewed on Feb 19, 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton New York Downtown
Everything was great! Great location, easy to get to public transportation and Ferry. The wait for the elevator was the only drawback.
Reviewed on Feb 19, 2026
Hotel Edison Times Square
Cleanliness was impeccable, and the staff were courteous and attentive. The location was conveniently close to Times Square. I would definitely recommend booking here again.
Reviewed on Feb 21, 2026
Doubletree by Hilton New York Times Square South
Clean and modern room, veryy friendly and helpful staff
Reviewed on Feb 19, 2026
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.
