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35 Best and Fun Things To Do In Fort Lee, New Jersey


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Nestled by the Hudson River, Fort Lee boasts a vibrant past and a plethora of leisure options. It has earned a reputation as one of the top cities in New Jersey, drawing in both locals and tourists with its charm.

It is home to some great attractions, including the George Washington Bridge, the Fort Lee Historic Park, and Hazard Beach. There are also plenty of shops and restaurants to keep you entertained.

If you’re looking for somewhere to spend an afternoon with your family, Fort Lee won’t disappoint you! It is home to green areas like the Ross Dock Picnic Area and the Constitution Park, with playgrounds that can entertain children for a few hours.

Here’s our list of the best and most fun things to do in Fort Lee, New Jersey

The 35 Most Popular Things To Do In Fort Lee, New Jersey

35. Berrys Creek

5.0 ★★★★★ (1 review)

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34. Sinterra Marine Charters

5.0 ★★★★★ (2 reviews)

Location: Henry Hudson Dr Englewood Cliffs NJ

Web Address:   http://sinterramarinecharters.com/

33. Bergenfield Museum

4.3 ★★★★☆ (4 reviews)

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Location: Bergenfield NJ

32. Campbell-Christie House

4.7 ★★★★★ (7 reviews)

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Location: 1201 Main Street River Edge NJ

Tel:  201 343 9492

Web Address:   http://bergencountyhistory.org/

31. Undercliff Beach

4.1 ★★★★☆ (12 reviews)

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30. Bergen County Historical Society

4.6 ★★★★★ (15 reviews)

Location: 1209 Main Street River Edge NJ

Tel:  201 343 9492

Web Address:   http://bergencountyhistory.org/

29. Hazard Beach

4.3 ★★★★☆ (18 reviews)

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28. Veteran’s Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (26 reviews)

Location: Ridgefield Park NJ

27. Bloomer Beach

4.5 ★★★★★ (27 reviews)

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26. Steuben House at Historic New Bridge Landing

4.4 ★★★★☆ (28 reviews)

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Location: 1209 Main Street River Edge NJ

Tel:  201 487 1739

Web Address:   http://bergencountyhistory.org/

25. Allison Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ (30 reviews)

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Location: Allison Park Road Englewood Cliffs NJ

24. Undercliff Picnic Area

4.8 ★★★★★ (47 reviews)

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Location: Henry Hudson Dr Englewood Cliffs NJ

Web Address:   http://njpalisades.org/undercliff.html

23. Monument Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ (52 reviews)

Location: Palisade Ave & Angioletti Pl Fort Lee NJ

Tel:  201 592 3500

Web Address:   http://fortleenj.org/

22. Losen Slote Creek Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (54 reviews)

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Location: Mehrhof Road Little Ferry NJ

Web Address:   http://njwildlifetrails.org/MeadowlandsTrails/Sites/tabid/443/Scope/site/Guide/MEADOWLNDS/Site/96/Default.aspx

21. Overpeck Park Henry Hoebel Area

4.8 ★★★★★ (60 reviews)

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Location: 50 54 Fort Lee Road Leonia NJ

20. Englewood Boat Basin

4.7 ★★★★★ (72 reviews)

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Location: Parking lot Henry Hudson Dr Englewood Cliffs NJ

19. Fort Lee Dog Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (78 reviews)

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Location: 519 Streetillwell Ave Fort Lee NJ

Tel:  201 592 4699

Web Address:   http://fortleenj.org/

18. River Barge Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ (82 reviews)

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Location: 260 Outwater Ln Carlstadt NJ

17. Crystal Lake Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ (118 reviews)

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Location: Englewood NJ

16. Historic New Bridge Landing

4.6 ★★★★★ (125 reviews)

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Location: 1205 Main Street River Edge NJ

Tel:  201 343 9492

Web Address:   http://bergencountyhistory.org/

15. Palisades Interstate Park Commission: Ross Dock Picnic Area

4.7 ★★★★★ (234 reviews)

Location: Henry Hudson Dr Fort Lee NJ

Tel:  201 768 1360

Web Address:   http://njpalisades.org/

14. Cooper’s Pond

4.6 ★★★★★ (247 reviews)

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Location: 115 W Church Street Bergenfield NJ

13. Englewood Picnic Area

4.6 ★★★★★ (418 reviews)

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Location: Henry Hudson Dr Englewood Cliffs NJ

Tel:  201 768 1360

Web Address:   http://njpalisades.org/

12. Veterans Field Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (472 reviews)

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Location: 1057 1165 River Road Edgewater NJ

Tel:  201 943 1700

Web Address:   http://edgewaternj.org/

11. Rockefeller Lookout

4.7 ★★★★★ (587 reviews)

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Location: Englewood Cliffs NJ

Tel:  201 768 1360

10. Alpine Lookout

4.7 ★★★★★ (610 reviews)

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Location: Alpine NJ

Web Address:   https://njpalisades.org/stateline.html

9. Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ (2,081 reviews)

Location: 69 Wesley Street South Hackensack NJ

Tel:  201 212 6454

Web Address:   https://urbanair.com/new-jersey-south-hackensack

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8. Firemen’s Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ (122 reviews)

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Location: 272 Whiteman Street Fort Lee NJ

Tel:  201 592 3750

Web Address:   http://fortleenj.org/index.php

7. Constitution Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (547 reviews)

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Location: Fletcher Ave & Lewis St 2018 Fletcher Ave Fort Lee NJ

Tel:  201 592 3500

Web Address:   https://fortleenj.org/facilities/facility/details/Constitution-Park-4

6. Fort Lee Historic Park, Palisades Interstate Park Commission

4.6 ★★★★★ (618 reviews)

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Location: Hudson Terrace Fort Lee NJ

Tel:  201 461 1776

Web Address:   http://njpalisades.org/fortlee.html

5. Flat Rock Brook Nature Center

4.7 ★★★★★ (805 reviews)

Location: 443 Van Nostrand Ave Englewood NJ

Tel:  201 567 1265

Web Address:   http://flatrockbrook.org/

4. Ross Dock Picnic Area

4.7 ★★★★★ (1,317 reviews)

Location: Henry Hudson Dr Fort Lee NJ

Tel:  201 768 1360

Web Address:   http://njpalisades.org/rossdock.html

3. Field Station: Dinosaurs

4.0 ★★★★☆ (1,370 reviews)

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Location: 3 Overpeck Pk Driveway Leonia NJ

Tel:  855 999 9010

Web Address:   http://jerseydinos.com/

2. Overpeck County Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (4,597 reviews)

Location: 40 Fort Lee Road Leonia NJ

Tel:  201 336 7275

Web Address:   https://co.bergen.nj.us/parks-recreation-areas/overpeck-county-park

1. George Washington Bridge

4.1 ★★★★☆ (5,066 reviews)

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Location: George Washington Bridge Fort Lee NJ

Web Address:   http://panynj.gov/bridges-tunnels/george-washington-bridge.html

Final Words:

Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Fort Lee, New Jersey! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!

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