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.
Sports Illustrated Stadium
Catch an event at Sports Illustrated Stadium during your trip to Harrison. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums 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.
Activities
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets
Edge Immersive Observation Deck Ticket
New York Explorer Pass: Visit 2-10 Attractions and Save Up to 50 Percent
The Manhattan Helicopter Tour of New York City
Top of the Rock Timed Admission
Circle Line: New York Harbor Lights Evening Cruise
Our pick of the best Hackensack River Waterfront Hotel Deals
Hyatt Grand Central New York
"Clean rooms and great location, staff was very polite and helpful"
Reviewed on 10 June 2026
Empire Hotel
"Location was great! Staff was rude, hotel needs major updates. Our bathroom was the size of a closet! Would not stay here again."
Reviewed on 10 June 2026
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
"Amazing!!"
Reviewed on 10 June 2026
NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS
"Check in staff the day I came were friendly. Location was prime. Would visit again"
Reviewed on 9 June 2026
Pod Times Square
"I liked it and would come back"
Reviewed on 10 June 2026
Hotel Edison Times Square
"Está en un lugar excelente, cerca de todo incluso la estación del tren. El desayuno si están 6-7 días se torna aburrido pues las opciones incluidas son menos de 5 en ambos restaurantes, si solicitas a la carta las opciones amplían, pero pagas el costo. El personal es muy amable, hay buena seguridad, ..."
Reviewed on 10 June 2026
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Our guide on where to stay in Hackensack River Waterfront
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.
The Waterfront
If you're spending some time in The Waterfront, Newport Centre and Hudson River Waterfront Walkway are top sights worth seeing.
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.
