Hackensack River Waterfront Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Hackensack River Waterfront
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 acclaimed theatre scene 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.
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.
Branch Brook Park
The largest park in the “Garden State” features lakes, waterways, forests, meadows and a spectacular cherry blossom festival in spring.
Activities
New York Explorer Pass: Visit 2-10 Attractions and Save Up to 50 Percent
Edge Observation Deck at Hudson Yards
Circle Line: New York Harbor Lights Evening Cruise
NYC: Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) Entry Ticket
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets
Ultimate Manhattan Highlights Helicopter Tours
Our pick of the best Hackensack River Waterfront Hotel Deals
Hyatt Grand Central New York
Excellent location to have access to all a tourist could want. Downside is the lack of room service, no swimming pool, and no waters in the rooms. They have an extra charge for anything extra. Overall a good place to stay if you are not spending much time at the hotel.
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
Good
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Paramount Times Square – A Generator Hotel
For the price it was on point and location was key. Otherwise the place was average. The people were great though.
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Hotel Edison Times Square
Beautiful hotel right next to times square. Rooms were spacious for new york with two queen beds. Service was great. Two restaraunts on site.
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton New York Downtown
Tiny even for NYC standards. Had to put luggage in the bathroom. The staff was so noisy at all hours. The elevator takes forever. They don’t even offer coffee in the lobby in the morning. Literally nothing good to say
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Hyatt Regency Times Square
Excellent room, staff, and location. It’s in the heart of Times Square.
Reviewed on 26 Mar 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.
