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Bergen County
Bucket List
Bergen is home to many wonderful places to
visit and things to do. But, for whatever reason,
we don’t take advantage of what’s right in our
own backyard. Below is our bucket list – try to
do them all before you lose the chance!
1. MAKE OUT
AT THE ALPINE
LOOKOUT
This popular overlook on the
Palisades Interstate Parkway is a
romantic place to view the Hudson
River and New York. Alternately,
if love is not in the air, take a
hike through Palisades Interstate
Park. There are three main park
entrances.
2. WALK ACROSS
THE GEORGE
WASHINGTON
BRIDGE –
AND BACK
The views of New York City and the
Palisades in New Jersey are spectacular – and be sure to look up at the
570-foot steel towers. Park south of
the bridge on Hudson Terrace, the
street perpendicular to the bridge,
then walk to the entrance ramp of the south sidewalk,
which is also on Hudson Terrace in Fort Lee.
3. ENJOY A TREAT
AT BISCHOFF’S IN TEANECK
This ice cream parlor has been making its own ice cream for
more than 80 years. It still serves up sundaes and ice cream
sodas, with all the trimmings – including real whipped cream.
Try the pineapple soda, with ice cream and pieces of pineapple
in it. 468 Cedar Lane, Teaneck, (201) 836-0333
4. PLAY A ROUND OF GOLF AT
RIDGEWOOD COUNTRY CLUB
This famous course, designed by A.W. Tillinghast, is open only
to members of this exclusive country club. But supporting a
charity event that hosts a golf fundraiser there – such as The
Valley Hospital Auxiliary or the Adaptive Sports Foundation
– is a good way to play Bergen’s best course of 27 holes if you
are not a member or don’t know one. 96 W. Midland Ave.,
Paramus, (201) 599-3900
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5. EAT A BURGER –
OR TWO,
OR THREE – AT
WHITE MANNA
IN HACKENSACK
This famous eatery serves sliders
and seats only a handful of people,
but you can also get the burgers
to go. The burgers are smashed on
the griddle, served on a steamed
potato bun and – if you like – can
be topped with grilled onions. 358
River St., Hackensack, (201) 342-0914
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6. WATCH A
HORSE RACE AT
MEADOWLANDS
RACETRACK
The $88 million grandstand, which
opened in 2013, features the
upscale Victory Club, a great view
of Manhattan from the rooftop bar,
a bright, modern design, and exciting races. 1 Racetrack Drive, East
Rutherford, (201) 843-2446
7. INDULGE IN A GOURMET MEAL
AT THE SADDLE RIVER INN
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8. EAT A THIN-CRUST PIZZA
AT KINCHLEY’S TAVERN
IN RAMSEY
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One of Bergen County’s most acclaimed restaurants, this culinary icon has a New American menu full of ethnic influences,
but rooted in classic French techniques. Try the well-known
“maribar” – a plump center-cut filet mignon with a lively
béarnaise sauce, chestnut butter and potato gratin. The Record
gave the Saddle River Inn three-and-a-half stars. Also notable:
Saddle River Inn is BYO. 2 Barnstable Court, Saddle River,
(201) 825-4016
A Bergen County landmark still serving its ultrathin-crust pizza to a devoted following. Great for
families, and easy on the wallet. Feeling adventurous? Try the
Garbage Pie. 586 Franklin Turnpike, Ramsey, (201) 934-7777
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