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.
Branch Brook Park
The largest park in the “Garden State” features lakes, waterways, forests, meadows and a spectacular cherry blossom festival in spring.
Sports Illustrated Stadium
Catch an event at Sports Illustrated Stadium during your trip to Harrison. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
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.
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
Edge Observation Deck at Hudson Yards
Madame Tussauds New York Celebrity Wax Museum
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour: All Options
NYC: Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) Entry Ticket
American Dream One Day Fun Day Dreamworks Waterpark 4-in-1 Pass
Top hotels in Hackensack River Waterfront
Hyatt Grand Central New York
Comfortable and clean
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS
The hotel is excellent. The staff is great! Not only was I checked in early, but I was given an upgrade to my room with an excellent view. I come to New York often and I definitely want to stay here again.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
Line is very long and not enough staff
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Hyatt Regency Times Square
Wonderful one night stay.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
PUBLIC, an Ian Schrager hotel
Enjoyed my stay.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Arlo Midtown
Very clean and friendly staff
Reviewed on 26 Apr 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.
