Hackensack River Waterfront
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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
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour: All Options
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets
American Dream: SEA LIFE New Jersey Aquarium
American Dream: LEGOLAND Discovery Center New Jersey
American Dream: Angry Birds Mini Golf Ticket
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Sunset Cruise
Top hotels in Hackensack River Waterfront
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
Location was incredible
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
Empire Hotel
We had a wonderful time at the Empire Hotel. We checked in so easily and were even upgraded to a suite!! I could not believe how kind Aerial was at the front desk. The hotel is so convenient to everything ! Walking distance to Central Park and Lincoln Center. Will stay here again on our next visit ...
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Lotte New York Palace
Great location big room wonderful view
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
Hyatt Grand Central New York
The hotel was great. You can tell that it is not a brand new hotel, but it was super nice. Considering it is in downtown, the room was spacious. The bathroom is a bit cramped, but overall, I loved it. Guest services was awesome. I will stay again.
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton New York Downtown
Pleasant stay.
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Hampton Inn Newark Airport
Good service
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
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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 Passaic 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 Newark Symphony Hall 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.
Hackensack River Waterfront
- Times Square
- Broadway
- Central Park
- Madison Square Garden
- Rockefeller Center
- Grand Central Terminal
- Empire State Building
- Statue of Liberty
- One World Trade Center
- Wall Street
- 5th Avenue
- Barclays Center Brooklyn
- Brooklyn Bridge
- Brooklyn Cruise Terminal
- Prudential Center
- Metropolitan Museum of Art
- Columbus Circle
- Battery Park
