Ridgewood is a quaint village in the heart of Bergen County, N.J. Located 45 minutes from New York City, it's an affluent town with plenty of opportunities for shopping, dining and fun. The town has a diverse range of restaurants, from American to French and from Indian to Thai. Shopping in Ridgewood is also a worthy experience -- try the local bookstore, Bookstop, which has attracted some well-known authors. Ridgewood also features a six-mile bike path beginning at the Ridgewood Duck Pond and extending into Saddle River. Recreation includes soccer, lacrosse and baseball fields, as well as Graydon Park Pool.
Located 40 minutes from New York City, Dumont is a small town in Bergen County. Though it is only 1.1 square miles in size, the town holds a wealth of shopping, dining and recreation experiences. The town mainly consists of small mom 'n' pop shops, but you're sure to come across a great find. Dumont also has an arm's-length list of little restaurants within its borders, such as the Italian Connection on West Shore Avenue. For recreational fun, try one of the town's parks, including Memorial Park on Pershing Street.
Paramus is a large town located within Bergen County. Located 40 minutes from New York City, Paramus is filled to the brim with shopping and dining opportunities. For example, the town has three major malls within its borders: Garden State Plaza, Paramus Park Mall and Bergen Towne Center. Garden State Plaza is home to more than 300 stores and a movie theater and has access to major highways, including routes 4 and 17. Paramus is home to Van Saun Park, one of the largest parks in the area. The park has playgrounds, walking paths and a large zoo.
Located 45 minutes from New York City, Parsippany is a large town within eastern Morris County. The town has access to several major highways, including routes 46, 80, 280 and 287. At just over 25 square miles, the town consists of six districts: Mount Tabor, Rainbow Lakes, Lake Parsippany, Lake Hiawatha, Rockaway Neck and Parsippany. The large town has many small eateries, including bagel shops and delis. The town's recreational activities are numerous, including bowling, soccer, volleyball, softball, as well as paved and unpaved walking paths in the many parks within the town.
North Arlington is a small town within southern Bergen County. Located 25 minutes from New York City, the town is close to many shopping and dining opportunities. The Secaucus outlet mall is only minutes away, which includes a wide variety of shops. North Arlington is also just minutes away from Medieval Times, located in Lyndhurst. The one of a kind experience provides "medieval" entertainment, including dinner and a show. Recreational activities like basketball, bowling, baseball and softball are available through the town's parks and recreation department.
