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.
Pleasantdale Chateau
You can learn about the history of West Orange with a stop at Pleasantdale Chateau. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
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.
Military Park
Inspect the array of military sculptures and see the sword from above in this scenic park in the downtown area.
Things to do
American Dream: SEA LIFE New Jersey Aquarium
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets
City Cruises New York: Bateaux Premier Lunch Cruise
Madame Tussauds New York Celebrity Wax Museum
Central Park Zoo Admission Ticket with 4D Theater Access
Top hotels in Hackensack River Waterfront
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
Hotel is in a great location, but it’s older and in serious need of some updates. They have very few amenities in the hotel, which was a bummer. But the location made up for it!
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Empire Hotel
Good location
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
Lotte New York Palace
Favorite spot in NYC
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
Hotel Edison Times Square
What an incredible hotel. the only place i’ll be staying in new york from now on. they offer incredible amenities and are in an amazing location. Thanks Hotel Edison!!!
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Hyatt Grand Central New York
The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. Rooms were very clean. I’ll definitely stay here again the next time I’m in NYC.
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
Paramount Times Square – A Generator Hotel
Pros: Comfortable beds & linens! Amazing water pressure, delish Parisian cafe off of lobby, luggage check available, BEST location across from the Hamilton theatre! Cons: Tiny rooms but location makes it do-able. And the cleaning lady opened our door without knocking into our room with my half naked ...
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
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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.
Hackensack River Waterfront Travel Guide
- Cortney Fricchione Park
- Times Square
- Broadway
- Central Park
- Madison Square Garden
- Rockefeller Center
- Statue of Liberty
- Grand Central Terminal
- Empire State Building
- American Dream
- MetLife Stadium
- One World Trade Center
- 5th Avenue
- Radio City Music Hall
- Wall Street
- Brooklyn Bridge
- New York University
- Brooklyn Cruise Terminal
- Columbia University
- Metropolitan Museum of Art
- Columbus Circle
- Battery Park
