Bergen County

Explorer

Places to Go

3 places

Bergen County Players / The Little Firehouse Theater

Entertainment

Oradell

One of New Jersey's oldest and most beloved community theater companies, founded in 1932 and performing in a charming converted firehouse. The intimate 150-seat venue stages six productions per season — musicals, dramas, and comedies — with talented local actors. A true community gem.

Hiram Blauvelt Art Museum

Museum

Oradell

Founded in 1957 and housed in a Victorian carriage house, this museum is dedicated to wildlife art and conservation education. Its collection of paintings, bronzes, and prints celebrates the natural world and the artists who interpret it. A lovely and peaceful visit, especially for families who love animals and the outdoors.

Van Buskirk Island County Park

Park

Oradell

Van Buskirk Island is one of the best fishing spots in Bergen County, and a beloved outdoor destination for kayaking, canoeing, and stand-up paddleboarding on the calm, clear, forest-lined waters of the Hackensack River. The island was created when the Hackensack River was dammed in the 19th century and is home to a rich variety of bird species. The historic Hackensack Water Works treatment plant on the island is listed on both the New Jersey State and National Registers of Historic Sites. The Van Buskirk Island Paddling Center, operated by Hackensack Riverkeeper, is ideal for beginners, families, and those getting back on the water - located just downstream of the Oradell Dam and above the head of tide. Boat rentals available on weekends and holiday Mondays. Call 201-968-0808 for the current schedule.