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.
Branch Brook Park
The largest park in the “Garden State” features lakes, waterways, forests, meadows and a spectacular cherry blossom festival in spring.
Sports Illustrated Stadium
Catch an event at Sports Illustrated Stadium during your trip to Harrison. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
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.
Things to do
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour: All Options
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets
Edge Observation Deck at Hudson Yards
New York Explorer Pass: Visit 2-10 Attractions and Save Up to 50 Percent
Ultimate Manhattan Highlights Helicopter Tours
Top hotels in Hackensack River Waterfront
Hotel Edison Times Square
Really enjoyed our stay. Room was spacious and clean. Staff was very attentive. Was within walking distance of everything! Going to make this our go to in NYC!
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
Hyatt Grand Central New York
Absolutely amazing. Vito gave us 5 star treatment. Made our very 1st New York city moment amazing.
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS
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Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
Millennium Hotel Broadway Times Square
Room was very clean. The areas was perfect for sightseeing. Easy walk to great places.
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
The Sheraton was very nice and I wouldn’t discourage anyone from staying here. The location was great for what I wanted to do while visiting. There were some areas for improvement. Our room didn’t have a TV remote. I had to request one. The water pressure in the shower was solid, but I would have ...
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
PUBLIC, an Ian Schrager hotel
Great experience
Reviewed on 23 Apr 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.
