Bergen County

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Places to Go

8 places

Anna Maria Ciccone Theatre

Entertainment

Paramus

Bergen Community College's 1,150-seat performing arts theater hosting student productions, touring shows, concerts, and community events. Home to the Theatres at Bergen program and professional-quality stagings year-round.

Bergen County Zoo

Attraction

Paramus

Home to over 300 animals — red pandas, Amur leopards, arctic foxes, Patagonian maras, and many more — set inside Van Saun County Park. The zoo is free with park admission and includes a miniature train ride, a vintage carousel, and shaded picnic areas, making it one of the best free family outings in the county.

Bergen Museum of Art & Science

Museum

Paramus

Bergen County's flagship museum featuring rotating art exhibitions, natural history displays including a mastodon skeleton, and science exhibits. Offers educational programs, workshops, and family-friendly special events throughout the year.

Bowlero Paramus

Entertainment

Paramus

Upscale bowling center with 40 lanes, an arcade, billiards, and a full food and drinks menu. A reliable go-to for birthdays, bad-weather days, and family outings any time of year. Open late on weekends.

Fritz Behnke Historical Museum

Museum

Paramus

Set inside an authentic Dutch colonial farmhouse, this local history museum displays period farmhouse furnishings, early household appliances, and everyday objects that paint a vivid picture of 18th and 19th century life in Bergen County. Run by the Paramus Historical & Preservation Society, it is a quiet and evocative step back in time.

Museum

Paramus

The public art gallery at Bergen Community College presents rotating exhibitions of regional and national artists, free and open to the community. Showcases painting, sculpture, photography, and mixed media throughout the year with artist talks and opening receptions.

The Capital Grille

Restaurant

Paramus · Steakhouse · $$$$

The polished national steakhouse at Garden State Plaza, known for steaks dry-aged in house for up to 24 days and hand-cut by an on-site butcher. White-tablecloth service, a deep wine list, and clubby booths make it a Bergen go-to for a special-occasion dinner.

Van Saun County Park

Park

Paramus

Bergen County's most popular park at 146 acres. Home to the Bergen County Zoo, a working train ride, picnic areas, sports fields, and beautiful walking paths. The zoo features over 300 animals and is free with county resident ID.