Quality of life may represent the real trump card for Bergen County, beginning with unparalleled transportation facilities for commuters. Although the glittering “Big Apple” with all of its cultural, artistic, and tourism magnets is just across the famous George Washington Bridge, the county offers its own dynamic attractions. Distinguished galleries, museums, science and environmental centers, and unique performing arts venues like Englewood’s John Harms Center are scattered throughout the municipalities. Two of New York’s most popular professional franchises play their home games in Bergen County: East Rutherford’s Meadowlands Sports Complex includes Giants Stadium, the home of the NFL Giants and the New York Jets. The Continental Airlines Arena is home to the NBA New Jersey Nets and the New Jersey Devils hockey team. This sprawling complex also encompasses one of the finest thoroughbred and standard bred racetracks in the world. Among the major events held annually at the Meadowlands Racetrack, the Hambletonian is the most prestigious event in harness racing.

Recreational opportunities abound in beautiful county parks that offer more than 8,000 acres of lush greenery and first-rate facilities. Picnic spots, tennis courts, swimming areas, riding trails, golf courses, and skiing trails can all be found in the vast park system. The picturesque and popular Hudson River adds to the opportunities for fishing, boating, and water sports. Golfers can look forward to perfecting their backswing on more than a dozen challenging courses. For weekend getaways, New Jersey’s internationally famous Atlantic Ocean beaches and resorts are little more than an hour’s drive.

Newcomers can look forward to a diverse and attractive housing selection. Primarily owner-occupied, homes in Bergen county range from towering high-rises that reflect the early morning sunlight on the banks of the Hudson River to comfortable suburban subdivisions on quiet, tree-lined streets. Lovely wooded estates, meticulously refurbished historic homes, and stately mansions add classic style, elegance, and charm to traditional neighborhoods. For those who prefer newer construction, both single-family developments and multi-family developments of townhouses or condominiums are available. With its strategic location, diverse economy, outstanding schools, and exceptional recreational amenities, Bergen County blends a pleasing mix of urban and suburban flavors to offer just the right atmosphere for an enviable lifestyle.