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.
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.
The Mills at Jersey Gardens
You can search for that perfect souvenir at The Mills at Jersey Gardens during your stay in Elizabeth. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed art galleries in this walkable area.
Top hotels in Fairmount
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
offered vouchers for food, changes sheets everyday
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton New York Downtown
Clean room, friendly staff.
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Millennium Hotel Broadway Times Square
Staff was amazing, room was clean, and with it on the corner we got two different views of the Square, so what a fantastic two nights we had!
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Hotel Edison Times Square
everything!
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Hyatt Grand Central New York
Great hotel and location
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Lotte New York Palace
There was a hair in the breakfast but the staff immediately took care of replacing the dish.
Reviewed on 22 Jan 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 Prudential Center and New Jersey Performing Arts 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.
