Fairmount Travel Guide
Newark
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 acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices 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
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.
Branch Brook Park
The largest park in the “Garden State” features lakes, waterways, forests, meadows and a spectacular cherry blossom festival in spring.
Things to do
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets
Edge Observation Deck at Hudson Yards
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour: All Options
New York Explorer Pass: Visit 2-10 Attractions and Save Up to 50 Percent
NYC: Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) Entry Ticket
Circle Line: New York Harbor Lights Evening Cruise
Top hotels in Fairmount
Hyatt Grand Central New York
Super amazing location. Comfortable bed and nice hotel. Would stay here again
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
Good
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Hotel Edison Times Square
Beautiful hotel right next to times square. Rooms were spacious for new york with two queen beds. Service was great. Two restaraunts on site.
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Paramount Times Square – A Generator Hotel
For the price it was on point and location was key. Otherwise the place was average. The people were great though.
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Hyatt Regency Times Square
Excellent room, staff, and location. It’s in the heart of Times Square.
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton New York Downtown
Tiny even for NYC standards. Had to put luggage in the bathroom. The staff was so noisy at all hours. The elevator takes forever. They don’t even offer coffee in the lobby in the morning. Literally nothing good to say
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Fairmount
University Heights
When in University Heights and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like New Jersey Performing Arts Center or Prudential Center and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Norfolk Street Station or Warren Street Station.
Central Ward
If you're spending time in Central Ward, check out sights like Prudential Center or New Jersey Performing Arts Center and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Warren Street Station or Norfolk Street Station.
Lower Vailsburg
While Lower Vailsburg may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Montgomery Park and Prudential Center.
Downtown Newark
Noted for its live music and theatres, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Newark. Top attractions like Prudential Center and New Jersey Performing Arts Center are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Military Park Station or Washington Street Station to see more of the city.
Newark Central Business District
While you're in Newark Central Business District, take in top sights like New Jersey Performing Arts Center or Prudential Center, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Military Park Station or Washington Street Station.
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.
