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
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets
American Dream Sesame Street Learn + Play Ticket
Edge Observation Deck at Hudson Yards
American Dream: Angry Birds Mini Golf Ticket
Top hotels in Hackensack River Waterfront
Hyatt Grand Central New York
"Great location, in the center of midtown."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
"Definitely need some upgrading, it is showing its age. Library Bar need better service."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS
"Great location, steps away from madison square garden, and short walk to times square, Javits center, etc"
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Pod Times Square
"Breakfast missing"
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
PUBLIC, an Ian Schrager hotel
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Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Hampton Inn New York Times Square
"I liked that the beds were comfortable and the only room noise was the air conditioner. That was "white noise," so it was easy to sleep through. What I could not hear at all was the 24 hour noise of Times Square, which was great! During the day the hotel lobby and public areas were filled with construction, ..."
Reviewed on 21 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.
