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.
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.
Hudson Mall
You can do some window-shopping at Hudson Mall during your stay in Jersey City. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
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Top hotels in Hackensack River Waterfront
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
I had a really pleasant experience at this hotel. The location was super convenient and made getting around very easy. The room was clean, comfortable, and exactly what I expected from the photos. The staff was friendly and helpful whenever we needed anything, which made the stay even better. Everything ...
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton New York Downtown
Clean room, friendly staff.
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Millennium Hotel Broadway Times Square
Staff was amazing, room was clean, and with it on the corner we got two different views of the Square, so what a fantastic two nights we had!
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Hotel Edison Times Square
everything!
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Hyatt Grand Central New York
Very good
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Lotte New York Palace
Great hotel cool bar wish there was a place that was open to grab a drink before 5pm.
Reviewed on 19 Jan 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.
