Lower Vailsburg Travel Guide
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.
Pleasantdale Chateau
You can learn about the history of West Orange with a stop at Pleasantdale Chateau. Experience the great live music 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
Manhattan: Bus Transfer from/to Newark Airport
Private New York Helicopter Airport Transfer and Scenic Tour
New York Skyline Magic - The Real Skyline With a Real Local
3 Day Experience New York City and Boroughs Explorer
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets
Top hotels in Lower Vailsburg
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025
Hotel St. James
Reviewed on 16 Aug 2025
Hotel Edison Times Square
Reviewed on 16 Aug 2025
Hyatt Grand Central New York
Reviewed on 15 Aug 2025
PUBLIC, an Ian Schrager hotel
Reviewed on 16 Aug 2025
Arlo Midtown
Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Lower Vailsburg
University Heights
If you're spending time in University Heights, check out sights like Wellness and Events Center or Bethany Baptist Church 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 Prudential Center and New Jersey Performing Arts Center.
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.
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.
Upper Roseville
When in Upper Roseville and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart or Branch Brook Park and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Davenport Avenue Station or Bloomfield Avenue Station.
Newark Central Business District
While you're in Newark Central Business District, take in top sights like Prudential Center or New Jersey Performing Arts Center, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Military Park Station or Washington Street Station.
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