Hackensack River Waterfront, NJ
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 when you stop by Pleasantdale Chateau. Experience the great live music 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
American Dream: LEGOLAND Discovery Center New Jersey
New Jersey Devils Ice Hockey Game at Prudential Center
American Museum of Natural History Tickets
Top of the Rock Observation Deck
Central Park Zoo Admission Ticket with 4D Theater Access
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Sunset Cruise
Hackensack River Waterfront Hotel Deals
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
Rooms too small for the price. Not many amenities, and cost too high. Perfect proximity to times Square.
Reviewed on Dec 13, 2025
Hotel Edison Times Square
Hotel is great overall. Rooms and bathrooms are very small, but i guess ok since you don’t spend a lot of time in them.
Reviewed on Dec 13, 2025
Empire Hotel
Staff was very accommodating when we arrived with a special request. Hotel was clean and decorated beautifully for the Christmas holiday. Only down side was the rooms were a little small.
Reviewed on Dec 15, 2025
Millennium Hotel Broadway Times Square
Staff and room was great
Reviewed on Dec 14, 2025
PUBLIC, an Ian Schrager hotel
Great site
Reviewed on Dec 13, 2025
Hotel St. James
Staff was excellent
Reviewed on Dec 14, 2025
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Other neighborhoods around Hackensack River Waterfront
Greenville
Primarily residential with parks such as Bayside Park and Audubon Park, this affordable area offers historic sites like Bayview – New York Bay Cemetery. Easily accessible via Hudson-Bergen Light Rail and New Jersey Transit buses.
West Side
Lincoln Park offers various recreational facilities, while West Side Avenue boasts shopping options. Easily accessible via West Side Avenue Station and multiple bus routes, the area is undergoing expansion with new residences and retail spaces.
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
North Ironbound might not have many top sights, but Sports Illustrated Stadium and Prudential Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Ironbound District
Experience a European market town vibe in this Portuguese-influenced area, with waterfront recreation along the Passaic River and parks like Riverfront Park. Easily accessible from Newark Penn Station, enjoy local amenities within walking distance.
Newark Central Business District
If you're spending time in Newark Central Business District, check out sights like New Jersey Performing Arts Center or Prudential Center and hop on the metro to see more the city at Military Park Station or Washington Street Station.
