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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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