Lower Vailsburg
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.

Sports Illustrated Stadium
Catch an event at Sports Illustrated Stadium during your trip to Harrison. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices 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.

Seton Hall University
Walk around the campus at Seton Hall University during your visit to South Orange. Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.

Turtle Back Zoo
Visit the animals who call Turtle Back Zoo home during your trip to 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

Madame Tussauds New York Celebrity Wax Museum

Edge Observation Deck at Hudson Yards

American Dream Sesame Street Learn + Play Ticket

NYC: Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) Entry Ticket

Ultimate Manhattan Highlights Helicopter Tours
Top hotels in Lower Vailsburg

Hotel Edison Times Square
Breakfast menu was limited but good. There was an additional fee to sit in the dining room.
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026

NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS
In the morning I couldn't receive a receipt that I needed because nobody was there in the front desk. And still haven't been shared after 5 hours passed from the check out time ended. The room was not like the one originally promised to have. Dissappointing.
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026

Hyatt Grand Central New York
If you're planning on taking public transportation from the airport or around town - this location could not be better. Being connected to GCS made getting around so easy! The hotel itself is fine. They let us check into our room at 9:30am without any issue. The bathroom had a mildew-y smell and ...
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026

Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
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Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026

PUBLIC, an Ian Schrager hotel
Nice clean room with a great view.
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026

Pod Times Square
Great place.. just a little expensive
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
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 Newark Museum of Art and New Jersey Performing Arts Center.

Upper Clinton Hill
Upper Clinton Hill might not have many top sights, but Montgomery Park and Newark Symphony Hall are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Central Ward
If you're spending time in Central Ward, check out sights like Prudential Center or Newark Museum of Art and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Warren Street Station or Norfolk Street Station.

University Heights
When in University Heights and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Newark Museum of Art or New Jersey Performing Arts Center and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Norfolk Street Station or Warren Street Station.

Weequahic
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Weequahic and surrounding area, you can visit Montgomery Park 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.
