Hackensack River Waterfront Travel Guide
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Visit Hackensack River Waterfront
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.
Pleasantdale Chateau
You can learn about the history of West Orange with a stop at Pleasantdale Chateau. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
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.
Things to do
American Dream: SEA LIFE New Jersey Aquarium
City Cruises New York: Bateaux Premier Lunch Cruise
Brooklyn Nets Basketball Game at Barclays Center
Madame Tussauds New York Celebrity Wax Museum
Central Park Zoo Admission Ticket with 4D Theater Access
New York Explorer Pass: Visit 2-10 Attractions and Save Up to 50 Percent
Top hotels in Hackensack River Waterfront
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
Clean room great staff
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Hyatt Grand Central New York
The room was good, although there was some noise at night....I think it was the aircon systems, eventhough ours was off at night. The hot water didn't work for a day, but they fixed that quickly when reported, I was disappointed that they charged $4 per bag for holding on day of departure & arrival. ...
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Hyatt Regency Times Square
Excellent location! Clean, spacious, housekeeping was on top of everything. Would definitely stay here again.
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Millennium Hotel Broadway Times Square
Clean room
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Lotte New York Palace
Our room was very nice and the staff was quite helpful. 2 suggestions: More tables and chairs are needed in the main meeting area on the lobby floor. Also, more than two small complimentary bottles of water should be placed in the hotel rooms when guests are spending more than one night. Thank you! ...
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS
Yes room was clean and beautiful view
Reviewed on 7 Jan 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.
