Hackensack River Waterfront Travel Guide
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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 acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
Seton Hall University
Walk around the campus at Seton Hall University during your visit to South Orange. Experience the great live music 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
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour: All Options
Edge Observation Deck at Hudson Yards
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets
New York Explorer Pass: Visit 2-10 Attractions and Save Up to 50 Percent
American Dream: SEA LIFE New Jersey Aquarium
Top hotels in Hackensack River Waterfront
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
Rooms ok bed small / crazy up charges for everything
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS
At the front desk, Mohammed helped us out by upgrading our room for my birthday and getting us into a room right when we arrived at the hotel. We didn’t have to wait till 4pm for check in or anything and it took so much stress off my shoulders and made our trip such an amazing stay! All of the staff ...
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Hyatt Grand Central New York
I was billed twice for this stay. I was billed by Expedia and Hyatt. I was charged $821 by Expedia and $602 by Hyatt. I am a great customer. Please ratify this matter. Thank you for your cooperation. If you need a copy of payment. I will send it.
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton New York Downtown
Our room was clean, staff was friendly.
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Hotel Edison Times Square
Only down side was the early construction noise that could be heard
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Doubletree by Hilton New York Times Square South
Staff was courteous and room was clean, cozy bed.
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Hackensack River Waterfront
Greenville
If you're spending some time in Greenville, Fems Park and Afro-American Historical Society Museum are top sights worth seeing.
West Side
If you're spending some time in West Side, Lincoln Park Tennis Center and Mana Contemporary are top sights worth seeing.
Marion
Marion is well liked for its restaurants. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Jersey City area, you might plan a trip to Loew's Jersey Theater or Hudson River Waterfront Walkway.
North Ironbound
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in North Ironbound and surrounding area, you can visit Sports Illustrated Stadium and Prudential Center.
Ironbound District
While Ironbound District isn't home to many top sights, Prudential Center and Sports Illustrated Stadium are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
