Location: Elmwood Park
Top Things to do in Elmwood Park
- 1. Twisted Elm
- 2. Van Saun County Park / Bergen County Zoological Park
- 3. Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park
- 4. Saddle River County Park
- 5. Sharky's Wings & Raw Bar
- 6. Gun For Hire
- 7. The Other Tales - Escape Rooms
- 8. Yogi Berra Museum & Learning Center
- 9. Blackjack Mulligan's Public House
- 10. Presby Iris Gardens
Top 10 Things to do in Elmwood Park, United States
Elmwood Park is a borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough's population was 19,403, reflecting an increase of 478 (+2.5%) from the 18,925 counted in the 2000 Census, which had in turn increased by 1,302 (+7.4%) from the 17,623 counted in the 1990 Census.
Restaurants in Elmwood Park
1. Twisted Elm
Overall Ratings
4 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By BrianC645710 - Saddle Brook, New Jersey, United States
this restaurant has so many choices of food to enjoy. excellent dishes of steak, pasta, seafood and pizza. definitely try the disco fries, mac-n-cheese and garlic butter they serve before appetizer! great local beers for those that enjoy micro-brews.
2. Van Saun County Park / Bergen County Zoological Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 364 reviews
Reviewed By Liza H - Dumont, New Jersey
We love the Bergen County Zoo. It is a family favorite! We are members and they have many great activities all year long! Wonderful new updates and fantastic programs. My kids go to their zoo camp for a week in the summer as well! Love it!
3. Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park
Overall Ratings
4 based on 322 reviews
The history of the City of Paterson includes its beginnings as the ambitious project of Alexander Hamilton and the Society for Establishing Useful Manufacturers (S.U.M.) in 1792 at the Great Falls, the early development of water power systems for industrial use, and the various types of manufacturing that occurred in the District's mills into the 20th Century. These included cotton fabrics, railroad locomotives, textile machinery, jute, and silk spinning, weaving, and dyeing, among many others. The Great Falls also represents compelling stories of the lives of immigrants who labored in the mills, those who owned and operated manufacturing concerns and became wealthy, and the quest of laborers and the labor movement for better working conditions and pay. Immigrants still settle today in Paterson to pursue their versions of Hamilton's vision, creating a diverse and vibrant culture.
Reviewed By riggi5 - Wayne, New Jersey
First time I visited the Falls was last year and I was pleasantly surprised. However, there was litter scattered about and the garbage baskets were overflowing. I don’t know if there are food carts, bathroom facilities or on site maintenance in the park but that may boost visitor attendance.
4. Saddle River County Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By Lady G
Took my 6 and 9 year old here. The bike trail is 6 miles long, and is really fun. Lots of interesting bridges to cross and tunnels to bike thru. The scene was beautiful. Lots of tree coverage make the heat very bearable. There's lots of places to stop and rest and playgrounds in case the kids want a change. The trail has lot of variations that make the ride very interesting. We're already looking forward to going back.
5. Sharky's Wings & Raw Bar
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 40 reviews
Reviewed By Jeffrey M - Clifton, New Jersey
Grrrreat Wings - done EXACTLY as requested, raucous - but friendly - crowd, many sports TVs, in short: atmosphere, atmosphere,
atmosphere ...... everything you'd want - and hope for - in a neighborhood Dive Bar. Can't wait to go back for the Raw Bar and seafood which will be very soon based on this happy, Friday afternoon experience
6. Gun For Hire
Overall Ratings
5 based on 74 reviews
Want to shoot? Just stop in! We have everything you need. Just bring your ID. We have earned a 6 star rating and have been voted NJ's Best of the Best of the Best. We have 19 indoor ports both 25 and 50 yard, over 120 guns for rent, comfortable lounge, indoor gourmet cafe and an incomparable family environment. 8 years old and up can shoot! Free to watch with several shooting packages available.
Reviewed By featherdiane - Bloomfield, New Jersey
Gun For Hire is our favorite shooting range. The place is clean, well organized, and safe. Great place for any level of comfort. My husband is far more experienced than I am, but I would feel comfortable going here on my own. Everyone I've come in contact with is knowledgeable and helpful.
7. The Other Tales - Escape Rooms
Overall Ratings
5 based on 26 reviews
The Other Tales - Escape Rooms offers real life mystery adventure games. Our games are an immersive experience, where players become part of the story as they look for clues, solve puzzles and uncover the mystery. Movie-like sets, deep story, and unusual riddles are fun for adults of all ages.
Reviewed By millasha - NJ
Clues are well designed and distributed along the room, so if you are (like me) come in a company of 8 people, there is plenty of room to work together on clues and not feel crowded. Clues are hard enough, but not impossible to crack. Highly recommend as fun weekend family activity, an anniversary outing, or even small office celebration.
8. Yogi Berra Museum & Learning Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 39 reviews
Reviewed By RoadLessTravelledNJ - Trenton, New Jersey
On a beautiful weekend afternoon, we travelled up to Montclair University to visit the Yogi Berra Museum. We are not baseball fans, and only found out about this museum through a Groupon. We were definitely NOT disappointed.
There is dedicated free museum parking available across from the museum. The museum is the building in front of the Yogi Berra Stadium, which was open the day we visited. We were able to see athletes warming up on the cozy field, choose our stadium seats, check out the picnic area.
Inside the museum, there is a Yogi Berra timeline that follows an American History timeline. The cases were filled with memorabilia from Yogi Berra's life, and from baseball in general. There were opportunities to press buttons for interactive videos, sit in antique stadium seats, purchase new merchandise. There is even a theater that looks like a ball field.
9. Blackjack Mulligan's Public House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By Albert F Z - Garfield, New Jersey
Great atmosphere to enjoy a night out with friends or that special person. Food is good and affordable. Go early on weekends in order to find a seat either at the bar or a table.
10. Presby Iris Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 61 reviews
Reviewed By Marc S - Randolph, New Jersey
Presby Memorial Iris Gardens is a remarkable garden, with over 10,000 irises, 1,500 varieties and over 100,000 blooms over the entire season. Like any other garden, it makes sense to inquire about the stage of the bloom. Visiting the garden in late May, we still saw many beautiful irises. However the majority of viewed irises looked well past their prime.
Parking is available on the street, and I am sure it can sometimes be challenging. We easily found a spot. Importantly be sure to check the weather. Overcast skies with little or no wind will help with your photography.
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