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
American Dream Sesame Street Learn + Play Ticket
Edge Observation Deck at Hudson Yards
American Dream: Angry Birds Mini Golf Ticket
New York City Grand Central Tales from Darkside with NYPD Guides
Top hotels in Hackensack River Waterfront
Hyatt Grand Central New York
"Thanks"
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
"Staff was great, location great. Rooms a bit in need of a refresh."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS
"The hotel is in a very central location- easy to walk to metro and only 20 min ride to Battery park where we took ferry to Statue of Liberty. It’s right next to Maddison garden square, where the Nick’s were playing. Be mindful of game schedules because it gets really busy. The location is very noisy, ..."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Pod Times Square
"Nothing at this time!"
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
PUBLIC, an Ian Schrager hotel
"Rooms clean and common areas. Free coffee should run longer in morning. Not a huge fan of the self check in. Seemed impersonal, do want to feel like someone was there and attentive."
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Hampton Inn New York Times Square
"Great place to stay right in the middle of everything Hopefully able to book first next year"
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
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.
