Hackensack River Waterfront Travel Guide
Tourist 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.
Branch Brook Park
The largest park in the “Garden State” features lakes, waterways, forests, meadows and a spectacular cherry blossom festival in spring.
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.
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.
Activities
New York Explorer Pass: Visit 2-10 Attractions and Save Up to 50 Percent
Top of the Rock Observation Deck
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour: All Options
NYC: Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) Entry Ticket
Empire State Building Observation Deck & Museum Ticket
Our pick of the best Hackensack River Waterfront Hotel Deals
Hyatt Grand Central New York
I did not have internet all the time! That was unfair! I have paid too much for hotel
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
The room was very clean. A bit smaller than I expected from the online photos. Our shower enclosure was leaking so we had to put down towels every time we showered. Otherwise it was a pretty decent stay.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS
Nice room and view
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
PUBLIC, an Ian Schrager hotel
The best thing about this hotel is its location. It is in a great neighborhood with some excellent outdoor space in the front oasis area and on the roof. The rooms are small but efficient. It is hard to figure out how to work the lights in the room, and there are no easy instructions. It is not a ...
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Hampton Inn New York Times Square
The room was small for a 4 day stay... but that's probably standard in the Times Square area. The sink was broken when we first checked in but they were quick to resolve. Construction was going on at the time in the lobby. Kind of hard to move around but will look beautiful when done. Loved the proximity ...
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Pod Times Square
Nice stay
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
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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.
