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 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.
Things to do
NYC: Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) Entry Ticket
American Dream: SEA LIFE New Jersey Aquarium
American Dream Sesame Street Learn + Play Ticket
American Dream: Angry Birds Mini Golf Ticket
New York City Grand Central Tales from Darkside with NYPD Guides
American Dream One Day Fun Day Dreamworks Waterpark 4-in-1 Pass
Top hotels in Hackensack River Waterfront
Hotel Edison Times Square
Clean, lots of food options
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
The hotel is clean, busy, basic, nothing special, but great location.
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS
Hotel needs to be aesthetically updated to move it into the current times. Please a coffee maker and fridge in the rooms would help. A carpet change and painting would greatly help. Outside of that, we were in and out and were thankful we were not spending more than the weekend there.
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
PUBLIC, an Ian Schrager hotel
We stayed here for 4 nights in April while attending a wedding in Brooklyn. On arrival, the guy who checked us in was friendly, informative and managed to get us into our room early, which was appreciated after a long travel day. Our room was sufficient for our needs, although a little small. There ...
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Pod Times Square
I always feel well taken care of here. I have been staying here a few times a year for awhile now and love my rooms!!
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Hyatt Grand Central New York
I always enjoy staying at the Grand Hyatt. Expensive, YES, but “it’s New York.” The lady at the restaurant gave great suggestions for breakfast, as did the doorman for a seafood lunch. The location is outstanding as well, for visiting family in Long Island and Connecticut. Expensive, YES, but i will ...
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
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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.
