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 fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries 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 great live music 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
New York Explorer Pass: Visit 2-10 Attractions and Save Up to 50 Percent
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets
New York City Dinner Cruise with Live Music
QC Spa New York: Luxury Wellness on Governors Island
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour: All Options
American Dream: SEA LIFE New Jersey Aquarium
Our pick of the best Hackensack River Waterfront Hotel Deals
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
Besides the unknown and unwanted daily resort fee or whatever it was a great location for me and my sister. Subway is around the corner and staff is friendly!
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Hyatt Grand Central New York
Looks exactly like the pictures
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Lotte New York Palace
Front desk not one smile! Didn’t feel welcomed at all by the lady that was working the front desk! Beds, terrible. The only great thing about that place was George and housekeeping staff. I stayed next to what seemed a playground. Kids yelling all day next to room 3025
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS
Fairly priced and a great hotel within walking distance from some of the best NY has to offer. Check-in was a breeze. Stayed in 2951. The room was a bit small and the view was trash but nonetheless it was clean and the beds were comfy. Overall, I'd revisit this hotel for sure.
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton New York Downtown
Yes
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Hotel Edison Times Square
Classic New York Hotel. It’s in the center of the rat race. The location is like downtown Chicago on steroids. The hotel itself was outdated, but had an old time class to it. Room was clean but had old carpet. The bed in my room was extremely comfortable!! The heater was very loud. It sounded like ...
Reviewed on 5 Mar 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.
