Came here at night. It was so beautiful and amazing. Truly breathtaking…read more I want to come back and see it during the day.

Growing up in Garfield, I never even knew that we had waterfalls b/c river road wasn't the nicest…read moreroad to drive down. Now, they really changed it. They paved the entire street, added a sidewalk, a playground, and a ramp down to the waterfall. It definitely adds beauty to our town. I now run down there and enjoy the sites. Now this isn't the Niagara Falls by any measure, but its a simple citys gem.. I think its great and i'll be running around here a lot more often... not to mention- they will be opening up a new wawa right around here very shortly!!

Three major Colonial American homes stand at the bend of the Hackensack River: Steuben House…read more(stone), Demarest House and the Westervelt Barn. General George Washington escaped the English over a draw bridge, while fighting a rear-guard retreat: in whose location now stands a metal-wrought foot bridge! There are military parades in Spring. Major Henry Lee and General 'Mad' Anthony Wayne organized their militias here. In summer Veteran bikers somberly evoke men and great deeds of the Past. Awesome for family lunch. Fast food and Riverside Mall nearby. Tons of parking. Walk in the footsteps of General Washington's Continental Army 1776. Rebel review: 5

Celebrating today on this gorgeous spring-like Sunday, my partner and I came to this historic…read morelocation in Bergen county NJ to celebrate George Washington's 288th Birthday. New Bridge was a prosperous mill hamlet centered around a bridge strategically placed at the narrows of the Hackensack River. It served as a battleground, fort, encampment ground, military headquarters, and intelligence-gathering post in every year of the American Revolutionary War. We arrived a bit early and walked around the grounds which contained three 18th century homes. We met James Smith one of the reenactors gave us some fascinating history about the location. The most famous building is called the Steuben House . It was here that General Washington made the house his headquarters for 10 days in 1780. In 1783 as a thank you, the State of New Jersey presented this confiscated house to Major-General Baron von Steuben. The other buildings on site were Campbell-Christie House and Demarest House. For those Revolutionary War buff in NJ, this place would be worth a visit as they have several events through the year.

Joe made my trip! I had an excellent experience…read more My father was born and raised in the Bronx, but this is my first time in NYC. I am very interested in my father's upbringing, and wanted to see his neighborhood, as well as important personal landmarks. Several people- including other local tour guides, told me this neighborhood was too dangerous and I should do something else with my time. Joe met me at my hotel, and we took the subway together to the old neighborhood. Not only did Joe make me feel safe, he was friendly, knowledgeable, and prepared. He brought pictures of special landmarks, like my father's apartment building (which no longer exists) and my father's favorite candy shop, which has been a bodega for decades. He was also able to tell me a great deal about the history of the neighborhood. I strongly recommend Joe to anyone looking for a tour guide.

Joe is awesome! If you are thinking about a tour of Harlem or any tour that Joe offers, do it. We…read morebooked the Harlem tour at 10pm the night before. He met us at our hotel promptly the next afternoon, took us on the subway and chatted with us the whole time. Joe is very personable. We arrived in Harlem in 15 -20 mins later and began our tour the minute we exited the station. We were stopped a few times, because Joe is well-known in Harlem, being a native. Folks love him, and we understand why. He is a genuinely nice guy who loves his city and is proud of his and its culture. Joe's knowledge of the city and it's history made for an informative experience. If we had more time in NYC, we certainly would have booked him again for another tour in a different part of the city. Do yourself a favor and book a tour with Joe!

There's something charming about an old school movie theater. Teaneck Cinemas is an affordable and…read moreenjoyable option for watching newly released films. First of all... you simply cannot beat the pricing!!! All movies beginning before 3pm are just $8! After 3pm, adults are $10 and children (under 12) + senior citizens are $9. Unbeatable prices. You can buy your ticket(s) online and they'll email you the QR code. Note that there's a 50 cent fee. It's located on a busy main street, so street parking can be tough. Luckily there's a free municipal lot around the corner. So if you don't mind walking a block or so, park there! Yes, it's outdated and a little dingy. But I think it adds to the nostalgic charm. Carpets and wallpapers with funky patterns, retro arcade games, antique artifacts, vintage photos... such a throwback! They have a concessions station with your favorite snacks like popcorn, nachos, and candy. Not a lot of food options like the big name theaters, but the prices are a lot lower. You can even get free refills on popcorn and fountain drinks when you purchase the largest size. They only show four movies at a time with limited showtimes, so that can be a drawback. But they do have a good selection of first-run films for both children and adults. Of course, you get what you pay for. This isn't AMC Theatres lol. The theaters are small, so I would suggest coming early during popular times, especially if you're watching a newly released film. There aren't reserved seats, so first come first serve. No stadium seating. The chairs are leather and were comfortable with enough leg room. No recliner. There's a small table with a cup holder for each seat. I didn't experience any technical issues during the movie. Visual and audio quality were clear. They have a surround sound system and the screens were the perfect size. I watched a 6pm showing on a Thursday and had the whole theater to myself. I loved it. You can even book a private event or birthday party. I'll be coming here more often. Keep supporting your local movie theaters :')

Booked a private event recently and the staff was extremely accommodating and responsive! They…read moreadded personalized touches for our event. The theater was clean and had a very classic feel.

I absolutely love this park for hiking. I usually hike along the coast and the views are amazing! I…read morelove a nice water view and this park provides it. You get views of New York City from here. There is a small fee to park in the parking lot here. During my last visit, we encountered a friendly trooper who gave us a park map. We didn't need it, but it was a nice gesture. There is a beach like area along the trail and I enjoy stopping in this section and looking for seashells. If you're not into hiking or biking, this still seems like a nice park to sit and enjoy the day for a few hours. Pack a picnic lunch and go!

Hiking and biking in Alpine, with views of the Hudson River and plenty of shade and rocks. Its…read moreproximity to the Palisades Parkway can be either a plus for convenience or a con because you're not really escaping cars or noise. Trails are pretty well maintained and there are a few hikes of varying lengths to do. Ive never been to Huylers landing which has bathrooms and some basic food and drinks for sale but parking is paid. Not my favorite place to hike but not bad every once in awhile.

Quaint little station in Oradell serviced by the Pascack NJ Transit rail line running between…read moreSpring Valley and Hoboken. Weekdays trains come about every 20 min during weekday morning rush hour toward Hoboken and every 30 min for weekday morning and weekday evening commutes toward Spring Valley. Weekends trains run about every other hour during the daytime morning into mid-evening. Total end-to-end ride time is about 1hr 35min. The station itself consists of a couple small rooms with a front foyer facing a single lane for passenger drop off/pick up, and back foyer facing the train tracks where passengers can wait. The station isn't always manned, on a Saturday afternoon it looked empty and practically so, since there aren't many passengers exiting at this stop on weekends. The building is a historic landmark and the little clock in front of the building looks like it's been there for at least 50 years. Overall the building appears pretty well-cared for, older though functional. The bricks paving the sidewalk area around the clock are engraved with names of donors. There quite a bit of grassy lawn surrounding the immediate station, maybe a couple acres in total, they could use a good raking and bagging with the amount of dried leaves littered over the grounds from autumn. They've been quite careful about safety even keeping crosswalk flags in a little can for pedestrians to hold so oncoming traffic can see they are crossing the lane in front of the station (didn't see anyone using them though).

PROS: This castle has been here for about 100 years which was funded by the womens federation in…read moreorder to preserve the cliffs. Nice view of the Hudson and still in mint condition. You can climb to the top if you'd like as well. The path to it is very simple and it's a great place to take pics around CONS: They keep the ground floor locked up so you can't go inside even though its safe OVERALL: a great place to go to if you want to see a piece of palisades cliff history

The Women's Federation Monument is located inside the Palisades Interstate Park, accessible from…read morethe Long Path and the Forest View Trail. It's really quite cool. It was built in 1929 to honor the women who helped turn the Palisades into a park. There's also a small bit of landscaping in the area, with some flower gardens and plaques. You can climb up to the top of the monument and get a good view, or you can explore the structure in general. Sadly, there's a bit of graffiti spoiling it as of our visit, hopefully that will get cleaned up.

This "park" is basically just an encapsulation for the bell tower, a stretch of side walk for…read morepeople to walk on so visitors aren't standing in the street. It's quite pretty and is one of those million little things you won't find in a tour guide, but is something that makes NYC special.

The landmark of central Riverdale…read more Although the bell tower is considered a "park" I can't concieve actually hanging out there on one of the benches and reading or any other relaxing activity one would partake in at a park considering it's smack in the middle of the traffic circle (if you can even call it that...because a proper one does not have traffic lights) where Johnson Avenue/Henry Hudson Parkway East, Riverdale Avenue and 239th Street converge. Hardly peaceful to say the least. During the holidays it's decorated with Christmas stuff and a giant menorah which is a nice touch.

I think our first safari was "Iconic New York", which was not only instructive but also fun-- and…read morewe came home with a stunning number of wonderful images. Prior to that we'd been on other photo trips with noted photographers like Ken Rockwell, but NYC Photo Safari offered much more detailed "hands-on" instruction and feedback about our shots. It was a very fulfilling experience and after three hours we had more great shots than we ever got during three days of shooting elsewhere. Since then we've gone on almost all of the safaris; e.g., Iconic NY Parts 1&2, Brooklyn Bridge, Central Park and Composition Boot Camp. The pictures we captured were good enough that we've printed and sold many of them. Another interesting aspect of these tours is that they attract interesting people from all over the world. A few months ago we completed a recent nighttime 3-1/2 Bridges Tour that involved taking just about every mode of transit NYC has to offer. Again it was a superb time and yielded a bevy of presentation-quality, marketable images.

On September 15th,16th and 17th 2017 I was fortunate to have attended Manhattan Photo Boot Camp - 3…read morefull day session. Each day, the photo sessions started at 12:30 pm and ended approximately 10:30 pm each evening touring every part of Manhattan in every direction. It sounds like alot but each day just flew by. The instructors were incredibly professional and patient. They imparted their vast photographic knowledge, taking their time to explain the composition and reason/purpose of each shot. It was a lot of information and I definitely grow as a photographer. I want give big thank you Zim, who took her time to answer all of my question not matter how insignificant. She help me "think outside the box" to examine some of my preconceived ideas and in a new light (no pun intended...not). Thank you, Thank you Zim for opening eyes and ears and to new ideas and images. Your generosity and support was very much appreciated. Anyone who is thinking of taking a 3 hours or 3 day session with NYC Photo Safari, you will not be disappointed. Enjoy !!!