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Fort Lee is one of the true hidden gems in northern New Jersey.

Each year thousands trudge past this borough sitting atop the Palisades as they sit in traffic trying to get onto the George Washington Bridge. They write it off as a waypoint, signifying they’re nearly on the other side of the Hudson … even if traffic is moving an inch an hour.

Yet, a quick turn off the Turnpike will take you to an epicenter of film, a fertile crescent of food, and the home to breathtaking views, wide open green space and elite hiking trails — all on less than 3 square miles of land.

Fort Lee, to the surprise of most, is steeped in cinematic history. Its relative distance to West Orange, where Thomas Edison birthed American cinema at Black Maria, found Fort Lee as a frequent filming location during the pioneer days of American film.

The Barrymore Film Center (153 Main St.) celebrates and documents For Lee’s place in cinematic history. The building houses a non-profit museum and a 260-seat movie theater which hosts special screenings as well as monthly showcases on film noir, cult classics, sensory friendly films, and silent classics as well as weekly family friendly films on Saturdays.

IPIC Theaters (Hudson Lights) is a high-end home to Hollywood’s latest releases. Seating pods complete with comfortable reclining chairs and complimentary blankets elevate the cinematic experience. Their “dinner and a movie” concept is two-fold: Order sandwiches, popcorn, entrees, and cocktails to your pod or sit down at the in-house restaurant City Perch Kitchen + Bar, which serves New American comfort food.

HIKING

If you’re not a cinephile and fancy yourself an outdoor challenge, head over to the many parks in the borough. Fort Lee’s geographical location puts it in the enviable position of having a breathtaking view of the New York City skyline, and the Palisades.

Fort Lee’s location on the Palisades places it in the heart of The Palisade Trail System. Hikers can choose the Long Path which runs along the cliffs, or the Shore Trail which parallels the Hudson River.

The Long Path runs for about 11 miles and is for easy to moderate hikes — but be prepared for steep stone steps along the way. The Shore Trail is 12 miles long and ranges from easy to challenging hikes as there are plenty of rocky areas.

Hikers can engage with multiple connecting trails: the Carpenter’s Trail, Dykman Hill Trail, Huyler’s Landing Trail, Closter Dock Trail, and Forest View Trail. You can also grab a hiking map for suggested specialty hikes, as well.

If hiking isn’t your thing, there’s plenty of parks with room for walks and runs, picnics, and just sitting on a blanket and soaking in nature.

Constitution Park (Fletcher Avenue and Lewis Street, 2018 Fletcher Ave.): There’s a walking track here to get your steps in as well as fields for baseball and softball, a bocce and shuffleboard court.

Ross Dock Picnic Area (Henry Hudson Drive): The northern end provides sweeping views of the George Washington Bridge and Hudson River along with a boat launch. The southern end is more picnic-friendly, with tables and grills and spots open for fishing and crabbing.

Fireman’s Park (272 Whiteman St.): This 1.5-acre park has space for walks, picnics, a playground for the kiddos, and a wading pool (in-season only and you must have a pass).

Fort Lee Historic Park (Hudson Terrace): This park is home to a recreated Revolutionary War encampment. The encampment features an officer’s hut with a working fireplace. In November, it’s home to a “Retreat Weekend” where life in this encampment is recreated to illustrate how people lived in November 1776. The visitor center serves as a hub for diving deeper into the history of the American Revolution.

Those who like to get their endorphins up but are more of the indoor type can head over to PingPod (located at Hudson Lights). This high-end location allows for guests to reserve a table ahead of time for one-on-one games, or you can call ahead to reserve for larger groups or private parties.

SHOPPING

If the whole exercise thing isn’t for you and you’re looking for some much-need retail therapy, Fort Lee offers plenty of options.

Shoppers can pop into various art galleries: Paris Koh Fine Arts, Sfumato Gallery, Ikon Art Gallery or EFX Gallery to gaze upon the creations from artists whose works are for sales and display. Meanwhile, K Pop Fancy on Main Street is the home to all your K Pop and Kawaii needs.

Local shopping is the star of the monthly Artisan Market at Hudson Lights Park located in the heart of Fort Lee. Local makers, artists, artisans, and business owners set up shop in the park — the final date being in October for locals and visitors alike to shop.

DINING

Fort Lee is a foodie’s dream. You can find yourself dining at a wide array of culinary destinations morning, noon, or night.

Those looking for romance might be tempted to stroll over to Park Avenue to a chic building known as The Modern. There they can dine at Ventana’s, voted one of the most romantic restaurants in the state by BestofNJ.com. Ventana’s serves America, Latin, and Asian Fusion.

Fans of smoked meats can head over to OISO BBQ Pit on Main Street. This restaurant serves both Texas-style pit BBQ and a seafood boil menu featuring shrimp, snow crab, mussels, and clams.

You can also grab Italian at In Napoli or La Noma Steakhouse, Indian at Curry Bar, seafood boil at Cap’t Loui and Dancing Camaron, Greek at Gyro Project, breakfast at Eggty 8 Cafe, Mexican at Punta Cana and El Asadero, organic, healthy conscious items at Fudgarten, classic American at, Burger Play, The Beer Spot, Chiller’s and Hudson Manor.

The borough is home to a cavalcade of Asian cuisine. If you’re looking for sushi bars, hot pot, dumplings, BBQ, buffets, Pho, Soba, Ramen quick bites, casual spots or tablecloth restaurants, For Lee has you more than covered.

This article originally appeared in the Fall 2025 issue of Jersey’s Best. Subscribe here for in-depth access to everything that makes the Garden State great.

BERGEN COUNTY, NJ — The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for Bergen County for Sunday, saying "significant snow" is possible — and at least one event already has been canceled by a Bergen County-based group.

While forecasters say it's too early to tell exactly which track the storm will take, local governments are preparing.

“The National Weather Service is forecasting a 90 percent chance of precipitation,” said Derek Sands, a spokesperson for Bergen County, on Wednesday. “We have a fleet of more than 100 trucks equipped for salting and plowing and are prepared to maintain over 120 miles of county roadways, as well as county parks and facilities."

The county has issued a "Code Blue" through next Tuesday, meaning if you're homeless or aware of an unsheltered person, you can call a number to get to a local warming center. (Information is here.)

The Bergen County Audubon Society said that because of the forecast, they were canceling their scheduled program for Sunday about how to attract nesting birds. It was to take place at the New Jersey Botanical Garden in Ringwood.

A few forecasters have given early predictions.

How Much Snow?

The National Weather Service said that in Bergen County, snow could begin falling after 1 a.m. Sunday morning and continue through early Monday.

Accuweather's early prediction for the Ridgewood area calls for 3-6 inches during the day on Sunday and another 1-3 at night, with a bit of snow Monday. They said, "Storm total 6-10 inches; the exact track of the storm could bring variations in snow totals."

(What's your own snow prediction for Bergen County for this weekend? Tell Patch.)

Taking a broader look, Accuweather said, "A large zone of 6-12 inches of snow is expected from New Mexico and Texas to Virginia and along parts of the I-95 corridor in the mid-Atlantic and Northeast."

To get the most up-to-date information, come back to Patch and use the links below to the local forecast, radar, maps, and warnings.

Track Storms Here

Updated NWS forecasts, watches, and warnings in each county:

What about the rivers? This NWS map of the United States will show the potential for river flooding.