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 fascinating museums and entertainment choices 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
Hotel Edison Times Square
"Great location, staff and view from my room. The breakfast vouchers were a nice bonus when checking in. Highly recommend and will stay there again!"
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026
Empire Hotel
"You’re paying to be a good location. You’re close to several train stations, central park, lincoln center, etc. But the hotel it self is a bit dated. Staff are helpful but there were some inconveniences that I would want to know about if I were staying here. For example, the key cards consistently ..."
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026
NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS
"The hotel and rooms are old. It's noisy outside. There were workers doing maintenance, which wasn't a great experience. Even though the guy gave us a better room, it still wasn't clean or modern enough. The New Yorker Hotel has a good reputation, and I hope they take better care of it in the ..."
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
"Good all the way"
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026
Pod Times Square
"I would stay there again for a short trip"
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Hackensack River Waterfront
The Waterfront
If you're spending some time in The Waterfront, Newport Centre and Hudson River Waterfront Walkway are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
