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.
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.
Branch Brook Park
The largest park in the “Garden State” features lakes, waterways, forests, meadows and a spectacular cherry blossom festival in spring.
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
American Dream: SEA LIFE New Jersey Aquarium
NYC: Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) Entry Ticket
American Dream Sesame Street Learn + Play Ticket
Edge Observation Deck at Hudson Yards
American Dream: Angry Birds Mini Golf Ticket
New York City Grand Central Tales from Darkside with NYPD Guides
Top hotels in Hackensack River Waterfront
Hyatt Grand Central New York
Clean room, great suggestion for a late night slice, courteous staff
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
breadfast is good
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS
Pod Times Square
It would have helped if the hotel had a good parking rate and stated it. I parked 10 blocks away for a better rate. Breakfast could have been better, but there are several place nearby for good sit-down meals.
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
PUBLIC, an Ian Schrager hotel
This was my first time staying here and I was very impressed by the location, service, and amenities. I will definitely return and rate it 10/10
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Hampton Inn New York Times Square
the elevators are a disaster. Sometimes you have to wait 15 minutes for one. The breakfast is ample, but is not good food.
Reviewed on 16 May 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.
