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.
Sports Illustrated Stadium
Catch an event at Sports Illustrated Stadium during your trip to Harrison. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
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.
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
Edge Observation Deck at Hudson Yards
American Dream Sesame Street Learn + Play Ticket
Ultimate Manhattan Highlights Helicopter Tours
American Dream: Angry Birds Mini Golf Ticket
NYC: Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) Entry Ticket
Top hotels in Hackensack River Waterfront
Hyatt Grand Central New York
"Clean rooms and great location, staff was very polite and helpful"
Reviewed on 10 Jun 2026
Empire Hotel
"Loved the hotel. Very beautiful"
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
"Staff was all amazing and extremely kind. The property needs some love though. Leaky bathroom in a few ways (sink and toilet). One day all the main elevators to our floor were out all day…walked down 28 flights of stairs to get out and then to get back up we were able to take the service elevators ..."
Reviewed on 10 Jun 2026
NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS
"Check in staff the day I came were friendly. Location was prime. Would visit again"
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026
Pod Times Square
"Pods is very good, room cleaned, great location and staff very nice."
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026
Hotel Edison Times Square
"One of the front desk staff (I think her name was Martina?) was absolutely wonderful! She was friendly and helpful - we really appreciated her support in getting us checked in with an upgrade. Overall, the venue is very central and close to everything (Times Square, Central Park, Rockefellar Centre). ..."
Reviewed on 10 Jun 2026
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Where to stay in Hackensack River Waterfront
Hudson Yards
While you're in Hudson Yards, take in top sights like The Edge and jump on the metro at 34th Street–Hudson Yards Station to see more of the city.
The Waterfront
If you're spending some time in The Waterfront, Newport Centre and Hudson River Waterfront Walkway are top sights worth seeing.
Downtown Jersey City
Travellers to Downtown Jersey City praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Jersey City City Hall and Hudson River Waterfront Walkway.
Newport
Unique features of Newport include the river views and bars. Make a stop by Newport Centre or Holland Tunnel while you're exploring the area.
Journal Square
Are you interested in fascinating museums, important monuments and soaring skyscrapers? A visit to Journal Square might be the perfect thing. You can also explore top sights like Loew's Jersey Theater and Jackie Robinson Statue.
