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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Fairmount
Hotel Edison Times Square
The hotel is older, which is fine because it is well maintained. However be warned that the therehold to the bathroom was raised and caused a tripping hazard. The staff could have been friendlier. We were told there was a bottle of wine in the room however there wasn’t. When we brought it up the ...
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
Was good, destination fees hurt it though.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS
The room where i stayed was outdated and very small however my cousin’s room are renovated and bigger. Booked with breakfast but not worth it since it only give you option of bagel or toast. Location is good. I’m being generous in giving them a rate of 3/5.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
PUBLIC, an Ian Schrager hotel
The double room I booked was not available upon check in. They gave me 2 queen rooms instead for the night. The next day we were to move to the double room, and had to wait an additional hour until it was ready. The staff made the entire situation more confusing than it needed to be, and was very ...
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Hampton Inn New York Times Square
Good the space is too small
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Pod Times Square
Unfortunately, this hotel did not meet any of my expectations. I paid $989 for 3 nights. Other than the convenience of everything being close, such as the subway, Times Square, Broadway Theater, Central Park, etc. I experienced harassment by a guy who just walked into the lobby and begged for money ...
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Fairmount
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.
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.
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 Newark Museum of Art.
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.
