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PARK: CARMINE GALASSO; CLIFF: FILE PHOTO; HOUSE & TOWER: ANNE-MARIE CARUSO MURAL: KAREN KLEIMANN; MONUMENT, FELL HOUSE & FLOWERS: MARION BROWN
ALLENDALE
ESTABLISHED1894 allendalenj. gov
A mix of well-kept farmhouses and colonials, the Borough of Allendale is a picture of quiet suburbia. This oasis in Bergen blends a mixture of tree-lined neighborhoods, expansive municipal parks and a bustling downtown to create a vibrant community. With a population of more than 6,100, focal points include the Celery farm, which consists of more than 107 acres of preserve and is one of the most unique bird sanctuaries in the state, and Crestwood Lake Park, host to a picturesque swim club.
Landmarks
Crestwood Lake Park
The Celery Farm
ALPINE
ESTABLISHED 1903 alpinenj07620. org
With fewer than 2,000 residents, Alpine is an affluent borough in the Northern Valley with recent home sale prices reaching beyond $ 11 million. Known for providing residents a quiet privacy and proximity to New York City, it’ s home to a number of celebrities and leaders of industry. It also offers easy access to the Palisades Interstate Park system, perfect for aday hike or picnic along the Hudson River. It doesn’ t have a real“ downtown,” but there are plenty of options in neighboring towns.
Landmarks
The Memorial Rock on Memorial Drive
The Alpine Community Church The Alpine Community House The KearneyHouse Alpine BoatBasin Devil’ sTower
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