Hackensack River Waterfront
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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.
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
American Dream: SEA LIFE New Jersey Aquarium
NYC: Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) Entry Ticket
Edge Observation Deck at Hudson Yards
New Jersey: American Dream Wheel Flexible Date Ticket
Ultimate Manhattan Highlights Helicopter Tours
Top hotels in Hackensack River Waterfront
Hyatt Grand Central New York
Had a great visit was told upon arrival about the $15 credit in the market daily
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
Yes
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Paramount Times Square – A Generator Hotel
Staff and bar made the stay better than just a room. Nice work.
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Hotel Edison Times Square
The property is at a great location. I felt accommodated for the most part accept for a few hiccups with 1-2 of the front desk staff. The room we stayed was clean but had issues.
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton New York Downtown
Great stay
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Hyatt Regency Times Square
Yes but at almost $50
Reviewed on 31 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.
