The Shops at Riverside® is Bergen County's premiere indoor shopping destination featuring an unrivaled collection of 72 specialty shops including such luxury brands as Hermes, Salvatore Ferragamo, Omega Boutique, Louis Vuitton, Brooks Brothers, Tory Burch and Tiffany & Co. Conveniently located only minutes from Manhattan by the George Washington Bridge off of Route 4 on Hackensack Avenue, The Shops at Riverside serves the affluent suburban area of Bergen County, New Jersey, parts of Rockland County and Manhattan. To complete the fashionable mix, The Shops at Riverside also features a full-service day spa, Dine-In AMC Theatres and is topped off by “New Jersey’s own Restaurant Row” with eight appetizing dining options from fine dining at Morton’s The Steakhouse to casual family dining at Smashburger. The Shops at Riverside provides a pleasant, sophisticated shopping experience for guests with distinctive taste. Thank you for making The Shops at Riverside your Simon mall. We welcome your next visit and hope that you enjoy your experience.
The mall is closed on Sundays, however the restaurants, spa, AMC Theatres, and Barnes & Noble are open for business.
Manhattan via George Washington Bridge:
George Washington Bridge (GWB) to Route 4 West, take exit 72A to merge onto Route 4 West toward Paramus. Approx. 10 miles. Cross Hackensack River Bridge and the LukOil Gas Station and the entrance is immediately on the right.
NJ Turnpike & Newark Airport:
Turnpike North to Route 3 West. Follow to Route 17 North. Continue 10 miles and take the Route 4 East Exit. Continue 2 miles and take 2nd Hackensack Ave. exit, which is immediately after the overpass. Cross over Route 4 and enter mall on the right.
From Central and South Jersey via the NJ Turnpike:
Take the NJ Turnpike North through the last exit, Exit 18. Go approximately two more exits to the Hackensack/Fort Lee/Route 46 Exit. Take the Hackensack/Route 46 West fork on the exit ramp. On Route 46 go through approximately 3 lights. The last light will be located across the Hackensack River Bridge at a large intersection (former traffic circle). Take the first quarter turn on the right to Bergen Turnpike. Bergen Turnpike turns into River Street and River Street turns into Hackensack Avenue. Continue on Hackensack Ave. approximately 3 to 4 miles. Continue over Route 4 overpass and turn right into The Shops at Riverside.
From Westchester County:
I-287 West to I-87 North (New York State Thruway) to the Tappan Zee Bridge. Continue on I-287 West/I-87 North to Exit 14A, which is the Garden State Parkway Connection. Continue on Garden State Parkway South to Exit 163 (left hand exit) to Route 17 South. Continue on Route 4 East (second Route 4 exit) to second Hackensack Ave. Exit. Continue over overpass. Turn right into the parking lot of the mall.
From Rockland County:
Take Exit 14A from I-87 North/I-287 West (New York State Thruway), which is the Garden State Connection. Then follow directions from above from GSP connection.
From Parkway North:
Take GSP North to Exit 161 for Route 4 East. Continue for 2 miles and take the 2nd Hackensack Avenue exit, which is immediately after the overpass. Cross over Route 4 and enter the mall on right.
From Parkway South:
Take GSP North to Exit 163 for Route 17 South. Continue to Route 4 East. Continue on Route 4 East for 2 miles and take the 2nd Hackensack Avenue exit, which is immediately after the overpass. Cross over Route 4 and enter the mall on right.
From Route 287:
Take 287 North to 208 South (Franklin Lakes) and this runs into Route 4 East. Continue for 10 miles continue for 2 miles and take the 2nd Hackensack Avenue exit, which is immediately after the overpass. Cross over Route 4 and enter the mall on right.
From Route 17 South:
Take Rte. 17 South to the Passaic Street Exit. Turn right and continue 2 miles. Make a left onto River Street and continue 2 miles. Cross Rte. 4 overpass and enter mall on right.
From Route 17 North:
Take Route 17 North to the Midland Avenue Exit. Cross the overpass and continue 2 miles to the end and make a right onto Kinderkamack Road. Continue 2 miles and at the 4th traffic light turn left onto Grand Avenue. Cross the railroad tracks and turn right onto Hackensack Avenue. Bear right after the first traffic light and follow signs into the mall.
From Route 80 East:
Take Route 80 East to GSP North. Continue to Exit 161 for Route 4 East. Continue for 2 miles and take the 2nd Hackensack Avenue exit, which is immediately after the overpass. Cross over Route 4 and enter the mall on right.
From Route 80 West:
Take Route 80 West to Exit 65 for Polifly Road. Make a right on Polifly and continue to the first light. Make a right onto Essex Street which ends at the courthouse. Go around the courthouse to the front and make a left at the light onto River Street/Hackensack Ave., continue for 4.5 miles. Mall entrance will be on the right.
From Jersey City, North Bergen & Hoboken:
Take 1 & 9 to Route 3 West. Continue to Route 4 East. Continue for 2 miles and take the 2nd Hackensack Ave. exit, which is immediately after the overpass. Cross over Route 4 and entrance to the mall is on the right.
NJ Transit Buses #756 & #762:
The two local bus lines that come directly into the mall. Unfortunately, these lines do not run directly to/from New York City. There are several options that will connect you to these buses (connections can be long ).
Port Authority Bus Terminal on 41st Street:
-#165 NJ Transit Bus to Main Street & Anderson Street in Hackensack (by Sears) and transfer to the #762 or # 756 – both routes come directly into the mall. (You can also stay on the #165 and you will be dropped off at the intersection of Kinderkamack Road and Main Street in River Edge. From there, you will walk to the mall. Approximately, a 4 block walk.) -#11A Coach Bus and be left off on Route 4 West by the Continental Plaza where you will see Bloomingdales and the mall- cross Hackensack Avenue to enter the mall. Return: Pick up 11A Bus on Rte. 4 East by Coach House Diner.
From Manhattan:
Take the A Train to the GW Bridge Bus Terminal (175th St.). Exit Subway into the lower level of the Terminal and walk straight to the Jitneys going to Paterson, NJ (these vans go along Rte. 4 and stop at all the malls, The Shops at Riverside is the first mall they pass). Tell the driver you are going to Hackensack, NJ. Ask to get off at The Shops at Riverside. You will be let off on Route 4 West. Cross Hackensack Avenue to the mall.
The Spanish Bus Transportation Corporation runs the Jitneys that travel along Route 4 from the George Washington Bus Terminal in NY to Paterson, NJ. The Buses read: New York & Paterson, Paterson & New York. They generally charge $4.00 per trip from NY to NJ and vice versa. Jitney service runs from 6am - 12am. They do pick ups and drop offs anywhere along Route 4, including all shopping malls.
Also from the GW Bridge Bus Terminal – you can take the NJ Transit #171 Bus and you will be let off on Route 4 West. Cross Hackensack Avenue and you will be at the mall.
From The Shops at Riverside:
From main entrance (by Bloomingdales) walk over Route 4 and down to Bus Stop by the Coach House Diner. Mini Vans come every 10-15minutes. Take the Vans to the GWB Terminal from there get the A Train.
The NJ Transit Trains Pascack Valley Route runs on a limited schedule. Trains run from the New Bridge Landing Station (closest to the mall) to Hoboken and Secaucus in the morning and return from Hoboken and Secaucus in the evening. Call NJ Transit for more information.
Bus # 11A
From Port Authority Platform #220 route 4, just passed the mall. Same bus returns to NYC with a pick up at The Coach House Diner. (Red & Tan Lines)
Red & Tan Lines- Called 201-263-1254 ext.401
Bus# 756/762
The only two buses that stop WITHIN the mall property.
Bus # 756
Travels between Bergen Mall and Garden State Plaza
Bus #762
Bergen Mall, Fashion Town Center and Paramus Park
#165
From Port Authority
#168
From Port Authority to Continental Plaza
#171
From GWB Bus Terminal to Riverside, Bergen Mall and Garden State Plaza
Driving Directions to nearest Hospital; Hackensack Medical Center
1 Riverside Square Mall, Hackensack,NJ
Make sharp right turn on Route 4
Take ramp on Hackensack Avenue toward Hackensack/FDU Hackensack Campus Rothman Center
Take ramp onto Hackensack Avenue
Continue on River Street
Turn Right on E Anderson Street
Turn Left on Main Street
Bear Right on Ward Bear left on State Street
Turn Right on Central Avenue
Arrive at the center of Hackensack, NJ
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Order your travel money online for convenient home delivery. Did you know that some Simon center locations also include retail Travelex stores for your convenience. Travelex is the world's largest retail foreign currency exchange specialist, with over 1000 stores around the world. We can provide you with over 75 foreign currencies as well as a Cash Passport that can be pre-loaded with either Pounds or Euros and includes chip & PIN technology, a must when traveling in Europe.
Custom Gift Wrap service is available at the following retailers:
Bloomingdale's
Coach
Godiva
Hanna Anderson
Hermes
Ilori
J.Crew
L’Occitane
Lee Perla
Louis Vuitton
Papyrus
Pottery Barn
Pottery Barn Kids
Salvatore Ferragamo
Tiffany & Co.
Tumi
Vera Bradley
Williams Sonoma
Manhattan via George Washington Bridge: George Washington Bridge (GWB) to Route 4 West, take exit 72 A to merge onto Route 4 West towards Paramus. Approx 10 miles. Cross Hackensack River Bridge and the Luk Oil Gas Station and the entrance is immediately on the right.
Manhattan via Lincoln Tunnel: Exit the tunnel and follow signs for Garden State Parkway (GSP) North. Take GSP North to Exit 161 (Route 4 East) and continue for 2 miles. Take 2nd Hackensack exited which is immediately after the overpass. Cross over Route 4 and enter mall on right.
NJ Turnpike: Turnpike North to Route 3 West. Follow to Route 17 North. Continue 10 miles and take the Route 4 East Exit. Continue 2 miles and take 2nd Hackensack Avenue exit, which is immediately after the overpass. Cross over Route 4 and enter mal on the right.
Newark Airport: Same as NJ Turnpike
JFK Airport: Take the Van Wyck expressway North to the Whitestone Expressway and the Whitestone Bridge. Follow signs to but the Bronx Expressway. Take the GWB to Route 4 West and follow directions from above.
Upstate New York: Garden State parkway to exit 163 for Route 17 South(exit will be on the left). Follow to Route 4 East. Continue on Route 4 East for 2 miles. Take 2nd Hackensack Avenue exit, which is immediately after the overpass. Cross over Route 4 and enter mall on the right.
From Central & South Jersey via the NJ Turnpike: Take the NJ turnpike North through the las exit, Exit 18. Go approximately two more exits to the Hackensack/Fort Lee/ Route 46 Exit. Take the Hackensack Route 46 West fork on the exit ramp. On Route 46 go through approximately 3 lights. The last light will be located across the Hackensack River Bridge at a large intersection (former traffic circle) Take the first quarter turn on he right to Bergen Turnpike. Bergen Turnpike turns into River Street and River Street turns into Hackensack Avenue. Continue on Hackensack Avenue. Approximately 3 to 4 miles. Continue over Route 4 overpass and turn right into The Shops at Riverside.
If you have questions regarding leasing, directions, store information, or would like to make a comment please visit our Mall Management Office located on the lower level near The Fountain Spa. The Management Office is open Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5pm and closed Saturday and Sunday.
You can charge your phone while you are shopping. Conveniently located Device Charging Stations allow visitors to charge their phones, tablets, and other communication devices while enjoying the mall. The Charging Station features comfortable seating - and is the perfect spot to rest and recharge!
Personal Shopper Program... at your service
Several of The Shops at Riverside's fine retailers offer a Personal Shopper Program. A dedicated representative will provide world class one-to-one service for guests. For more information or to book your appointment, please inquire directly with the store of your choice.
Ann Taylor
Banana Republic
Bloomingdale's
Brooks Brothers Men & Women
Coach
Cole Haan
Godiva
Hanna Andersson
J. Crew
Pottery Barn
Pottery Barn Kids
Riverside Gallery
Talbots Woman
Vera Bradley
Williams -Sonoma
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The Simon Mobile App can help you find your favorite stores, dining and entertainment options at the Simon shopping center nearest you. You'll also be able to check out the latest deals, news and events available at your favorite center right from your smartphone or tablet. And there are many more features designed to enhance your shopping experience including mall maps, gift card balance check and more. Download the free app from your favorite app store.
All Simon Malls, Mills and Premium Outlets in the U.S. have achieved the national 'StormReady' designation by the National Weather Service. This designation recognizes Simon centers' preparedness to handle all types of severe and potentially life-threatening weather situations.
Complimentary strollers are available at the Concierge Desk with the exchange of a (current ) valid I.D. which will be returned at end of stroller use.
Valet parking is available near Maggiano's and P.F. Chang's; Thurs. through Sat. 5pm-11pm $6 per car.
Morton's The Steakhouse has their own valet parking for Morton's guests only.
We offer free wireless internet to our shoppers at this Simon mall. Any shopper with a Wi-Fi enabled laptop, tablet or smartphone can easily log onto the Wi-Fi network. All shoppers have to do is open their web browser or select "Simon WiFi" (the SSID name) from their available list of wireless networks to get to the Simon Malls Wi-Fi landing page. All shoppers that choose to use the Wi-Fi network at this mall must agree to Simon Wi-Fi Terms & Conditions of Use prior to using this free service. If there are any issues or questions, shoppers and tenants should contact the Wi-Fi network technical support hotline at (888) 726-5930 for assistance.
