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.
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.
Branch Brook Park
The largest park in the “Garden State” features lakes, waterways, forests, meadows and a spectacular cherry blossom festival in spring.
Montclair Art Museum
Use the audio guide to learn about historic and modern Native American art and sip wine at a live music event.
Military Park
Inspect the array of military sculptures and see the sword from above in this scenic park in the downtown area.
Things to do
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets
Madame Tussauds New York Celebrity Wax Museum
American Dream: SEA LIFE New Jersey Aquarium
Top hotels in Hackensack River Waterfront
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
The cleaning staff is very friendly when you run into them in the hallways.
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
Hyatt Grand Central New York
Everything was great
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Empire Hotel
The staff was very kind!! The young men that met us on arrival went over and above being helpful!!!! Loved the room a
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Lotte New York Palace
It’s a really nice hotel in a perfect location to visit NY. Rooms are very clean and spacious. Old antique flair gives the hotel its Charme.
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Paramount Times Square – A Generator Hotel
Hotel was super close to Times Square. Lobby was quite the vibe. Construction on 46th st was brutal for first night stay, but hotel staff were super accommodating and switched our room to one that was super quiet. Great location. I would recommend this hotel and I would stay here again.
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Hotel St. James
Good location. This hotel seems to be part permanent residence and part nightly/weekly rental. It seemed a bit odd at first but we were only there for 1 night. It felt safe. It was a little older building. Elevators are small. It was convenient that they held our luggage for the day so we could explore ...
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
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 Jersey City City Hall.
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.
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 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.
