Hackensack River Waterfront Travel Guide

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Hackensack River Waterfront

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Prudential Center showing a city and a skyscraper

Prudential Center

4.5/5(2 reviews)

See everything from electrifying hockey games and huge musical concerts to monster truck rallies and children’s shows at The Rock.

Prudential Center
New Jersey Performing Arts Center which includes theatre scenes, interior views and modern architecture

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.

New Jersey Performing Arts Center
Pleasantdale Chateau

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.

Pleasantdale Chateau
Branch Brook Park showing a park

Branch Brook Park

The largest park in the “Garden State” features lakes, waterways, forests, meadows and a spectacular cherry blossom festival in spring.

Branch Brook Park
Montclair Art Museum which includes interior views and art

Montclair Art Museum

Use the audio guide to learn about historic and modern Native American art and sip wine at a live music event.

Montclair Art Museum
South Mountain Reservation

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.

South Mountain Reservation

Things to do

New York Skyline Magic - Private Tour With a Real Local

New York Skyline Magic - The Real Skyline With a Real Local

฿1,958
per adult
New York Skyline Magic - The Real Skyline With a Real Local
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets

SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets

฿1,552
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets
Edge NYC

NYC Edge Observation Deck at Hudson Yards Admission Ticket

฿1,270
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
NYC Edge Observation Deck at Hudson Yards Admission Ticket
Catacombs by Candlelight

Catacombs by Candlelight

฿1,231
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Catacombs by Candlelight
Empire State Building General & Skip-the-Line Ticket Options

Empire State Building General & Skip-the-Line Ticket Options

฿1,552
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Empire State Building General & Skip-the-Line Ticket Options
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Sunset Cruise

Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Sunset Cruise

฿1,166
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Sunset Cruise
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Top hotels in Hackensack River Waterfront

The Manhattan at Times Square
The Manhattan at Times Square
4 out of 5
790 7th Ave, New York, NY
The price is ฿2,316 per night from 2 Jul to 3 Jul
฿2,316
฿4,325 total
2 Jul - 3 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in New York. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
5.6/10 (4,379 reviews)
"Very nice hotel and convenient to Yankees stadium and Times Square. Very happy!"

Reviewed on 28 Jun 2025

The Manhattan at Times Square
Hyatt Grand Central New York
Hyatt Grand Central New York
4 out of 5
109 East 42nd Street, at Grand Central Terminal, New York, NY
The price is ฿6,131 per night from 2 Jul to 3 Jul
฿6,131
฿8,638 total
2 Jul - 3 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8/10 Very Good! (5,480 reviews)
A Great Place to Stay
"The location is great! The room was spacious and clean. Everything was functioning correctly, with the exception of keeping the water temperature regulated in the shower. Also, the elevators are slow! Otherwise, it's a great place ... and we would stay there again."

Reviewed on 1 Jul 2025

Hyatt Grand Central New York
Millennium Hotel Broadway Times Square
Millennium Hotel Broadway Times Square
4 out of 5
145 W 44th St, New York, NY
The price is ฿4,379 per night from 2 Jul to 3 Jul
฿4,379
฿6,256 total
2 Jul - 3 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this eco-certified hotel in New York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.6/10 Good! (5,353 reviews)
Great hotel, staff and location
"Really enjoyed my stay here. Hotel was really nice, and bed was super comfortable. All of the staff were very friendly and helpful. Did miss having a coffee machine in the hotel or a breakfast area but Starbucks was right next door so they had daily custom from me. Location was great being just off ..."

Reviewed on 28 Jun 2025

Millennium Hotel Broadway Times Square
Hotel St. James
Hotel St. James
2.5 out of 5
109 W. 45TH ST., New York, NY
The price is ฿6,806 per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
฿6,806
฿7,923 total
7 Jul - 8 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in New York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (6,084 reviews)
"Good choice, near Time Square, Clean, Friendly Staff and a Quiet Room for a good night rest. We did miss coffee/tea available in the room however. First Hotel ever that did not provide this basic amenity. Dr. Hendrik and Sandra Venter New Zealand"

Reviewed on 1 Jul 2025

Hotel St. James
The New Yorker Hotel
The New Yorker Hotel
4 out of 5
481 Eighth Ave., New York, NY
The price is ฿4,055 per night from 2 Jul to 3 Jul
฿4,055
฿6,256 total
2 Jul - 3 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy 3 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8/10 Very Good! (5,505 reviews)
"Staff was friendly and helpful. The location can't be beat!"

Reviewed on 1 Jul 2025

The New Yorker Hotel
Arlo Midtown
Arlo Midtown
4 out of 5
351 West 38th Street, New York, NY
The price is ฿4,112 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
฿4,112
฿5,949 total
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (5,645 reviews)
"Fantastic time at the Arlo!"

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2025

Arlo Midtown
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Other neighbourhoods around Hackensack River Waterfront

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Greenville

If you're spending some time in Greenville, Fems Park and Afro-American Historical Society Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Greenville
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West Side

2.5/5(3 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in West Side, Lincoln Park Tennis Center and Mana Contemporary are top sights worth seeing.

West Side
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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 Justice William Brennan Courthouse or Passaic.

Marion
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North Ironbound

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in North Ironbound and surrounding area, you can visit Prudential Center and Sports Illustrated Stadium.

North Ironbound
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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.

Ironbound District
Newark featuring a city, landscape views and a skyscraper

Newark Central Business District

While you're in Newark Central Business District, take in top sights like Prudential Center or New Jersey Performing Arts Center, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Military Park Station or Washington Street Station.

Newark Central Business District

Hackensack River Waterfront Travel Guide