University Heights, NJ
Newark
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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.
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 when you stop by Pleasantdale Chateau. Experience the entertainment choices 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.
South Mountain Reservation
Explore the great outdoors at South Mountain Reservation, a lovely green space in Newark. Make some time to visit the shops while you're in the area.
Things to do
New York City Private Tour by Plane at Night
Private New York Helicopter Airport Transfer and Scenic Tour
New York Skyline Magic - The Real Skyline With a Real Local
University Heights Hotel Deals
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
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Lotte New York Palace
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Arlo Midtown
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Hyatt Grand Central New York
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Hotel St. James
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Millennium Hotel Broadway Times Square
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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 Prudential Center or New Jersey Performing Arts 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.
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.
Ironbound District
Experience a European market town vibe in this Portuguese-influenced area, with waterfront recreation along the Passaic River and parks like Riverfront Park. Easily accessible from Newark Penn Station, enjoy local amenities within walking distance.
Upper Roseville
When in Upper Roseville and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Branch Brook Park or Prudential Center and hop on the metro to see more the city at Davenport Avenue Station or Bloomfield Avenue Station.
North Ironbound
North Ironbound might not have many top sights, but Prudential Center and Sports Illustrated Stadium are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
University Heights, NJ
- New Jersey Institute of Technology
- University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
- Times Square
- Central Park
- Broadway
- Statue of Liberty
- Madison Square Garden
- Grand Central Terminal
- Rockefeller Center
- MetLife Stadium
- Manhattan Cruise Terminal
- American Dream
- Empire State Building
- Yankee Stadium
- One World Trade Center
- Barclays Center Brooklyn
- Brooklyn Cruise Terminal
- Columbia University
- 5th Avenue
- Brooklyn Bridge
- Wall Street
- Bryant Park
- Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
- Lincoln Center
- Bronx Zoo
- Radio City Music Hall
