Lower Vailsburg
Newark
Visit Lower Vailsburg
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

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

American Dream: SEA LIFE New Jersey Aquarium
Top hotels in Lower Vailsburg

Hotel Edison Times Square
The rooms are clean and the staff are friendly and helpful. The bars and restaurant are great options when you don’t want to leave the hotel in a rainy day or you just want a day of not wondering far. The bartender at Bind 45 is exceptionally good and makes me feel welcome. I will definitely be staying ...
Reviewed on 2 May 2026

NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS
The Internet was slow! As a matter of fact, we couldn’t even watch TV because it kept going out. Don’t even bother somebody else.
Reviewed on 1 May 2026

Hyatt Grand Central New York
The hotel is located very conveniently to plenty of things. It is clean and well run. Had some issues with the shower turning on and draining, but otherwise the room was satisfactory too!
Reviewed on 1 May 2026

Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
Todo Muy bonito am able y limpio
Reviewed on 2 May 2026

PUBLIC, an Ian Schrager hotel
Loved it. Super cool hotel. Best location. Rooms are very small.
Reviewed on 2 May 2026

Pod Times Square
Great staff, nice view .great location.cleanliness
Reviewed on 1 May 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.
