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ALPINE , ZOO , BARBECUE & HIRAM ’ S : THE RECORD ; GWB : DANIELLE PARHIZKARAN / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ; BISCHOFF ’ S : CHRIS PEDOTA / THE RECORD ; GOLF : COURTESY OF RIDGEWOOD COUNTRY CLUB ; WHITE MANNA : CHRISTOPHER SADOWSKI ; RACETRACK : DAVID BERGELAND / THE RECORD ; SADDLE RIVER INN : KEVIN WEXLER / THE RECORD ; KINCHLEY ’ S : ANNE-MARIE CARUSO ; THE BARN : LESLIE BARBARO / THE RECORD ; MARSH : TARIQ ZEHAWI / THE RECORD ; FAIR : TYSON TRISH / THE RECORD ; BERGENPAC : JEREMY SMITH |
9 . DINE AT THE BARN IN WYCKOFF – IF YOUCAN FIND IT !
First it was a dairy barn , then a speakeasy . Now it ’ s a popular local restaurant , but not the easiest place to find – and that ’ spartofthe fun ! 359 Sicomac Ave ., Wyckoff ,( 201 ) 848-0108
10 . VISIT THE BERGEN COUNTY ZOO
One of the most popular places forkids of all ages , the Bergen County ZoologicalPark is locatedinside Van Saun County Park in Paramus . The zoohighlights wildlife fromNorth and South America , including alligators , tapirs , condors , tamarins , ocelots , cougars and mountain lions . Be sureto visitthe petting zoo , and take a ride on the carousel and miniature train . 216 Forest Ave ., Paramus , ( 201 ) 262-3771
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11 . SEE ASHOWAT BERGENPAC IN ENGLEWOOD
If youare among the few who have neverbeen to this cultural gem , make it happen . This performing arts center in the heart of downtown Englewood hosts a wide variety of entertainment for all ages , including many famous entertainers . 30 N . Van Brunt St ., Englewood , ( 201 ) 227-1030
12 . GET LOST IN BERGEN COUNTY
Many winding colonial-era roads run through the heart ofBergen County – such as Kinderkamack and Knickerbocker roads . They pass through lots of small Bergen County communities , including some you may have neverbeen to before . Be suretolook forsome of Bergen County ’ s historic stone houses ; some are even open to the public .
13 . COOK YOUR OWN KOREAN BARBECUE
Bergen County has some stellar Korean barbecue restaurants , mostly in Palisades Park and Fort Lee , where waiters bring plates of raw meat to your tabletop grill . You can also enjoy other Korean specialities such as bulgogi , kalbi and seafood pancakes . One restaurant even uses hot coals in its grills instead of gas flames .
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14 . WALK ON THE MARSH DISCOVERYTRAIL
If you have never seen the natural Meadowlands up close , walk along the half-mile floating boardwalk in RichardW . DeKorte Park in Lyndhurst . You will see an authentic salt marsh , pass through tall marsh grass and spot lots of wildlife . 1 DeKorte Park , Lyndhurst , ( 201 ) 460-4667
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15 . GO TO THE STATEFAIR MEADOWLANDSINEAST RUTHERFORD IN JUNE
Enjoy rides , carnival games , performers , racing pigsand much more at this annual event . Be sure to try some carnival treats like Maryland pit beef sandwiches , gator kebabs , Pennsylvania sticky buns , Carolina-style pulled pork and – of course – all thingsdeep-fried : cookies , candy bars , grilled cheese sandwichesand peanut butter dough . 50 NJ-120 , East Rutherford ,( 201 ) 503-8083
16 . MUNCH ON A JERSEY HOTDOG
There are grilled dogs , “ dirty water ” dogs , even deepfried dogsserved with the casing ripped open . Check out Callahan ’ s in Norwood , Hiram ’ s in Fort Lee , Johnny and Hanges in Fair Lawn , or Cubby ’ s in Hackensack .
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