The best things to do in Bergen County in 2024, according to (201) Magazine readers
You voted, we tallied. Here are the results for (201) Magazine's Best of Bergen Readers' Poll Places to Go, Things to Do and People to Meet categories.
How we determined the Best of Bergen winners
There were two rounds of voting.
The first round, voting by nomination, started Oct. 6 and ended on Oct. 27, 2023.The second round featured the top 7 nominations from the first round in a head-to-head vote that started on Dec. 13 and ended Dec. 28, 2023. Voters were allowed one vote per category, per person, per round.
Finalists are listed in their order of finish.
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Art Gallery/Museum
The Hermitage
335 Franklin Turnpike, Ho-Ho-Kus, (201) 445-8311, thehermitage.org
Finalists
Historic New Bridge Landing, River Edge
Hackensack Performing Arts Center, Hackensack
Mahwah Museum, Mahwah
Athletic Instruction
Goldfish Swim School
327 Franklin Ave. Suite 20, Wyckoff, (201) 890-4942, goldfishswimschool.com
Finalists
Aeon Fitness and Gymnastics, Hillsdale
Go Low Indoor Golf, Paramus
The Tumbleground, Park Ridge
Craft or Paint Activity Place
Painting on Park
104 Park Ave., Rutherford, (201) 507-0550, paintingonpark.com
Finalists
Board and Brush Creative Studio, Ramsey
Pinot’s Palette, Ridgewood
Yellow Door Art Studio, Westwood
Dance School
Infinite Motion Performing Arts Academy
21 Franklin Turnpike, Suite 1, Mahwah, (201) 529-1130, infinitemotion-paa.com
Finalists
Anita Ehrler’s Dance Extensions, Park Ridge
Backstage Performing Arts Center, Rutherford
Christina Dadamo Dance Academy, Mahwah
Downtown Destination
Ridgewood
Finalists
Rutherford
Westwood
Ramsey
Extracurricular/Hobby Instruction
Painting on Park
104 Park Ave., Rutherford, (201) 507-0550, paintingonpark.com
Finalists
School of Rock, Maywood
Broadway Theater Workshops, Montvale
The Flavor Labs, Norwood
Family Attraction
Van Saun County Park
216 Forest Ave., Paramus, (201) 336-7275, Co.bergen.nj.us
Finalists
Abma’s Farm Market, Greenhouse, and Barnyard Petting Zoo, Wyckoff
Demarest Farms, Hillsdale
Nickelodeon Universe American Dream, East Rutherford
Golf Course
Edgewood Country Club
449 Rivervale Road, River Vale, (201) 666-1200 edgewoodnj.com
Finalists
Go Low Indoor Golf, Paramus
The Ridgewood Country Club, Paramus
River Vale Country Club, River Vale
Kid Party Venue
Aeon Fitness and Gymnastics
157 Patterson St., Hillsdale, (201) 664-0304, aeonfitgym.com
Finalists
Painting on Park, Rutherford
Humdingers, Paramus
Glitter & Glam, Paramus
Library
Rutherford Public Library
150 Park Ave., Rutherford, (201) 939-8600, rutherfordlibrary.org
Finalists
Mahwah Public Library, Mahwah
Ridgewood Public Library, Ridgewood
Midland Park Memorial Library, Midland Park
Live Music/Theater Venue
Bergen Performing Arts Center
30 N. Van Brunt St., Englewood, (201) 227-1030, bergenpac.org
Finalists
Steel Wheel Tavern, Ridgewood
Williams Center, Rutherford
Hackensack Performing Arts Center, Hackensack
Movie Theater
AMC DINE-IN Shops at Riverside 9
390 Hackensack Ave., Hackensack, (201) 397-1994, amctheatres.com
Finalists
Westwood Cinemas / Pascack Theatres, Westwood
AMC Garden State 16, Paramus
AMC Ridgefield Park 12, Ridgefield Park
Place to Work (more than 50 employees)
The Valley Hospital
223 N. Van Dien Ave., Ridgewood, (201) 447-8000, valleyhealth.com
Finalists
Hackensack University Medical Center, Hackensack
Holy Name Medical Center, Teaneck
Wegmans, Montvale
Place to Work (less than 50 employees)
Aeon Fitness and Gymnastics
157 Patterson St., Hillsdale, (201) 664-0304, aeonfitgym.com
Finalists
Dog House Saloon & Grill, Washington Township
The Flavor Labs, Norwood
House of Beauty, Woodcliff Lake
Preschool
Cooperative Nursery School of Ridgewood
100 Dayton St., Ridgewood, (201) 447-6232, ridgewoodcoop.com
Finalists
LEAP Preschool, Ramsey
The Village School, Waldwick
Apple Montessori Schools & Camps, Mahwah
Private School: K-12
Bergen Catholic High School
1040 Oradell Ave., Oradell, (201) 261-1844, bergencatholic.org
Finalists
Don Bosco Preparatory High School, Ramsey
Immaculate Heart Academy, Washington Township
Academy of the Holy Angels, Demarest
Special Town Event
Westwood Home for the Holiday
Finalists
Rutherford Day
St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church Greek Festival, Wyckoff
Ridgewood Fourth of July
Favorite Bergen Pro Athlete
CC Sabathia
Finalists
Phil Simms
Matt Turner
Justin Tuck
Favorite Bergen TV/Radio Personality
Melissa Gorga
Finalists
Pat Battle
Natalie Pasquarella
Chris Wragge
Favorite Bergen TV/Movie Actor or Musical Act
Jonas Brothers
Finalists
Chris Rock
James Gandolfini
Tracy Morgan
This article originally appeared on NorthJersey.com: Best of Bergen 2024 results: Things to Do and local favorites
