Hackensack River Waterfront
Newark
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.
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 acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
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.
Things to do
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets
Edge Observation Deck at Hudson Yards
American Dream: SEA LIFE New Jersey Aquarium
Moulin Rouge! The Musical on Broadway
American Dream One Day Fun Day Dreamworks Waterpark 4-in-1 Pass
Top hotels in Hackensack River Waterfront
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
Clean
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Millennium Hotel Broadway Times Square
Excellent and quick check in. Had trouble with the tv and heater. Maintenance guy came right away to fix it. Spilled coffee on the bed and housekeeping came right away and changed the bed. Room was clean and comfy. Will stay here again. Excellent location.
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Lotte New York Palace
Wonderful staff! Clean room! Wish we could have stayed longer!
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026
Hotel Edison Times Square
I had a good stay overall at Hotel Edison and the location was very convenient. That said, I did find the rooms quite small, and the walls were fairly thin, so noise from other rooms and the hallway could be heard at times. Breakfast options were also limited as it was only a “to-go” breakfast. Considering ...
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS
The staff was absolutely amazing ,only wish I'd had bathroom counter space.
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton New York Downtown
Very friendly staff. Nice hotel the property was very nice and it was in a very perfect spot.
Reviewed on 12 Feb 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.
