Hackensack River Waterfront Travel Guide
Newark
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Popular places to visit
Prudential Center
Catch an event at Prudential Center during your trip to Newark. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
New Jersey Performing Arts Center
Enjoy a stop at New Jersey Performing Arts Center, an entertaining place to visit in Newark. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Sports Illustrated Stadium
Catch an event at Sports Illustrated Stadium during your trip to Harrison. Experience the fascinating museums 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.
Branch Brook Park
Explore the great outdoors at Branch Brook Park, a lovely green space in Newark. 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.
Top hotels in Hackensack River Waterfront
Hyatt Grand Central New York
"Great hotel and comfortable stay! House keepers stay on top of keeping that room clean!"
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Empire Hotel
"We really enjoy the location and convenience of the Empire Hotel. Front desk staff and doormen were friendly and helpful. Bed is stiff as a board, but everything else is great."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
"clean"
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS
"Stayed 5 nights in a metro two double bed room (23rd floor ) . Just 2 persons and 4 would have been a bit of a squash and a squeeze . Room cleaned well every day . Great location opp Penn station and subway entrance 25 m away . Happy with decision to stay here after going through many options ."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Pod Times Square
"Clean, compact and exactly what I needed. Whenever I need to be in the city for longer days at work, this place is my go-to. Love the rainfall shower. I've stayed here on numerous occasions, and recommended it to visiting friends."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
PUBLIC, an Ian Schrager hotel
"The hotel is very nice and modern. Check-in was a little delayed, but the hotel did good by us by extending a late check-out on our departure day to make up for the delay. We were also originally put in a connecting room which was a little loud, but the hotel MOD Andy took really good care of us ..."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
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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 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.
