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
"Popped in for a first time visit to New York for an event. The place was affordable for being downtown. Was right at Grand Central station so wherever we wanted to go was easily accessible by the Subways. Check in was easy and our room wasn’t huge by any means but that’s not most important to me. ..."
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026
Hotel Edison Times Square
"New favorite hotel in NYC. Polite, helpful staff. Quiet, clean, well appointed room. In the heart of the Theatre district."
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
Empire Hotel
"Enjoyed the stay however the keys to the room wasn’t working very well and took many try’s to get into the room. However very clean and staff was nice and enjoyed the rooftop!"
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026
NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS
"I've been staying at the New Yorker for nearly 10yrs and I love it. The staff are very helpful and has helped me with all of my needs over the years."
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
"Outdated room, staff not helpful, charge a fee to store luggage, and mandatory fee for you to get over price water and snack."
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026
Pod Times Square
"Just excellent! Honestly the room didn’t feel thaaat small And it was super clean and bed comfortable. As a single female traveler I felt super safe Everyone front the front desk, to the doorman to the concierge and guy setting up the cabs was a 10/10 in friendliness. Just great."
Reviewed on 4 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.
