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.
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.
Montclair Art Museum
Use the audio guide to learn about historic and modern Native American art and sip wine at a live music event.
South Mountain Reservation
Explore the great outdoors at South Mountain Reservation, a lovely green space in Newark. Make some time to visit the shops while you're in the area.
Things to do
American Dream One Day Fun Day Dreamworks Waterpark 4-in-1 Pass
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour: All Options
Intrepid Museum Admission Ticket
Empire State Building Observatory Tickets - General Admission & Express
American Dream: SEA LIFE New Jersey Aquarium
American Dream: Angry Birds Mini Golf Ticket
Top hotels in Hackensack River Waterfront
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
Great place very clean close to many locations. Loved that our room was big and came with two full body mirrors. Staff was great and so helpful when we asked for directions !! I would give it 5 stars however check-in was 2 and a half hours long I have never waited that long to check into a hotel ...
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton New York Downtown
Clean great location good staff
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Millennium Hotel Broadway Times Square
Great room excellent location friendly helpful staff
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Hotel Edison Times Square
Excellent
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Lotte New York Palace
I did not have breakfast.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Hyatt Regency Times Square
Everything was great! Check in and check out was smooth and the room was so nice and clean. Great views and location!
Reviewed on 16 Jan 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.
