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.
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.
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
New York Explorer Pass: Visit 2-10 Attractions and Save Up to 50 Percent
Empire State Building Observatory Tickets - General Admission & Express
Top hotels in Lower Vailsburg
Hyatt Grand Central New York
Lean room, excellent location if you want to be “near” the main attractions.
Reviewed on 9 Mar, 2026
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
The property has clearly deteriorated compared to previous years. The hotel feels very outdated, and the room was not clean. It was easy to notice that maintenance is not being kept up to standard. As soon as you walk into the room, our allergies flare up and nose gets congested. The pillows were ...
Reviewed on 9 Mar, 2026
Hotel Edison Times Square
This is a prime Time Square location. It's an old, noisy hotel but has so much character and the wine happy hour is great. Rooms are good size too! The included breakfast is grab-and-go, but it's great.
Reviewed on 9 Mar, 2026
Hyatt Regency Times Square
In the middle of time square
Reviewed on 9 Mar, 2026
Paramount Times Square – A Generator Hotel
Great location, friendly staff, nice lobby, small rooms/bathroom
Reviewed on 9 Mar, 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton New York Downtown
The property was nice and clean. A few little problems, which I guess can't really be changed the bathroom is really small, thight shower. There's no parking on site. There's one close by, but it cost $60+ per day, so don't bring a car with you. The staffs were really nice and friendly. Didn't make ...
Reviewed on 9 Mar, 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 New Jersey Performing Arts Center and Prudential Center.
Upper Clinton Hill
Upper Clinton Hill might not have many top sights, but Newark Symphony Hall and Newark City 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 New Jersey Performing Arts Center 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 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.
Weequahic
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Weequahic and surrounding area, you can visit Newark Symphony Hall 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.
