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 fascinating museums and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
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.
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 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
The Conquer NYC Tour: 4-Day Self-Guided City Adventure Experience
Top hotels in Lower Vailsburg
Hyatt Grand Central New York
"Great location, easy to walk places and/or catch a train"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Empire Hotel
"Rooms were super run down. Drinks were watery and expensive. Would never go again."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
"Upon arrival at approximately 1:00 a.m., we were informed that our room was not yet ready and had to wait until 2:00 a.m. before gaining access. * During our stay, we encountered several maintenance and room-quality issues, including a repeatedly clogged bathtub drain that required multiple service ..."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS
"The hotel isn't on a cheap side, but has an excellent location near blue subway lines and penn station in midtown Manhattan. Has 2 good restaurants on property. The rooms are spacious and well-maintained. If you can afford it, it's definitely worth staying in"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Pod Times Square
"Fast elevators - 6 of them so there was never a long wait. Room is small yet functional. Amazingly quiet considering the location right off of the Lincoln Tunnel. Could see the buses going in and out of Port Authority. Safe area with lots to do. My only complaint would be the lack of ventilation ..."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
PUBLIC, an Ian Schrager hotel
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Reviewed on 30 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.
Lower Clinton Hill
While Lower Clinton Hill may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Prudential Center and Montgomery Park.
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.
