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 art galleries 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 art galleries and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
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.
Branch Brook Park
Explore the great outdoors at Branch Brook Park, a lovely green space in Newark. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event 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.
Top hotels in Hackensack River Waterfront
Hyatt Grand Central New York
The hotel staff was top notch. So kind and accommodating. They went above and beyond. The market was very convenient. The rooms were nothing special, but clean and comfortable. Would def stay here again!
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
There is only one reference for breakfast and it would close by 10:30 AM always a humongous line, never made it inside. Had to walk out to be able to get a bite to eat.. the line to get coffee was insane. My room was next to the eye machine. I had no idea until the last day. I couldn’t understand ...
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Hotel Edison Times Square
I have always stayed at the Hotel Edison when traveling to NY. Marco - at the front desk is amazing…he remembers his returning guests and treats us royally. If it wasn’t for Marco I would try different hotels. Yes - the rooms are starting to get tired but the location can’t be beat. Thank you for ...
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Hyatt Regency Times Square
We had a great experience here traveling as a family. Would definitely stay again.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton New York Downtown
Good
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS
Check-in was easy. Mohammed at the front desk was pleasant and able to get us into the room early. Good location next to Penn Station. No problems at all.
Reviewed on 11 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.
