Hackensack River Waterfront Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Hackensack River Waterfront

Popular places to visit

Prudential Center featuring a high-rise building and a city

Prudential Center

See everything from electrifying hockey games and huge musical concerts to monster truck rallies and children’s shows at The Rock.

Prudential Center
New Jersey Performing Arts Center which includes modern architecture, interior views and theatre scenes

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.

New Jersey Performing Arts Center
Pleasantdale Chateau

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.

Pleasantdale Chateau
Branch Brook Park which includes a park

Branch Brook Park

The largest park in the “Garden State” features lakes, waterways, forests, meadows and a spectacular cherry blossom festival in spring.

Branch Brook Park
Montclair Art Museum which includes art and interior views

Montclair Art Museum

Use the audio guide to learn about historic and modern Native American art and sip wine at a live music event.

Montclair Art Museum
South Mountain Reservation

South Mountain Reservation

Explore the great outdoors at South Mountain Reservation, a lovely green space in Newark. Make some time to visit the shops while you're in the area.

South Mountain Reservation

Activities

Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour + Pedestal Access

Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour: All Options

AU$105
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour: All Options
American Museum of Natural History Tickets

American Museum of Natural History Tickets

AU$46
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
American Museum of Natural History Tickets
American Dream: SEA LIFE New Jersey Aquarium

American Dream: SEA LIFE New Jersey Aquarium

AU$49
per traveller
78% of travellers recommend
American Dream: SEA LIFE New Jersey Aquarium
Central Park Walking Tour

Central Park Walking Tour

AU$76
per adult
Central Park Walking Tour
American Dream: LEGOLAND Discovery Center New Jersey

American Dream: LEGOLAND Discovery Center New Jersey

AU$49
per traveller
74% of travellers recommend
American Dream: LEGOLAND Discovery Center New Jersey
New York’s Best Skyline View, Top of the Rock at Rockefeller Center

Top of the Rock Observation Deck

AU$81
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Top of the Rock Observation Deck
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Our pick of the best Hackensack River Waterfront Hotel Deals

Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel

Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel

4 out of 5
811 7th Ave, New York, NY
The price is AU$378 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
AU$378
16 Nov - 17 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the ...
7.4/10 Good! (5,087 reviews)
"I have no complaints, we enjoyed our stay!"

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025

Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
Paramount Times Square – A Generator Hotel

Paramount Times Square – A Generator Hotel

4 out of 5
235 West 46th Street, New York, NY
The price is AU$329 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
AU$329
16 Nov - 17 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in New York. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,381 reviews)
"Beautiful but elevator were broken more times than not"

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025

Paramount Times Square – A Generator Hotel
Millennium Hotel Broadway Times Square

Millennium Hotel Broadway Times Square

4 out of 5
145 W 44th St, New York, NY
The price is AU$359 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
AU$359
16 Nov - 17 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in New York. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
7.6/10 Good! (5,878 reviews)
"Staff"

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025

Millennium Hotel Broadway Times Square
Hotel St. James

Hotel St. James

2.5 out of 5
109 W. 45TH ST., New York, NY
The price is AU$297 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
AU$297
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in New York. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (6,450 reviews)
"The location was perfect for my trip into the city to see shows. It is an easy walk from Penn Station and central located for Broadway. The staff is always very helpful and friendly. They have a room to hold your bag if you come early. The room was clean and efficiently laid out. I would definitely ..."

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Hotel St. James
Arlo Midtown

Arlo Midtown

4 out of 5
351 West 38th Street, New York, NY
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$416 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$416
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (5,846 reviews)
"This is our 3rd year at the Arlo, the staff at the front desk was super welcoming and friendly. The room was clean and comfortable. The only thing that was a bit of a let down was the service at breakfast."

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Arlo Midtown
Hyatt Grand Central New York

Hyatt Grand Central New York

4 out of 5
109 East 42nd Street, at Grand Central Terminal, New York, NY
The price is AU$495 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
AU$495
16 Nov - 17 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8/10 Very Good! (6,362 reviews)
"Bed and bedding clean and comfortable"

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Hyatt Grand Central New York
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Other neighbourhoods around Hackensack River Waterfront

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Greenville

If you're spending some time in Greenville, Fems Park and Afro-American Historical Society Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Greenville
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West Side

3.5/5(2 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in West Side, Lincoln Park Tennis Center and Mana Contemporary are top sights worth seeing.

West Side
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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 Jersey City City Hall.

Marion
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North Ironbound

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in North Ironbound and surrounding area, you can visit Prudential Center and Sports Illustrated Stadium.

North Ironbound
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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.

Ironbound District
Newark featuring landscape views, a skyscraper and a city

Newark Central Business District

While you're in Newark Central Business District, take in top sights like Prudential Center or New Jersey Performing Arts Center, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Military Park Station or Washington Street Station.

Newark Central Business District

Hackensack River Waterfront Travel Guide

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