How to Entertain Kids in Bergen County, New Jersey

Bergen County, New Jersey, is the most populous county in the state. Claimed in 1609 by Henry Hudson for the Dutch East India Company, this region has a charming, historical feel. You can take advantage of this long history when you are looking for entertainment for your kids by considering one of the region's museums or other educational opportunities. The region also has a host of more traditional, fun options for kids of all ages and tastes.

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  1. Younger Kids

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      Take your little kids to the New Jersey Children's Museum in Paramus. This highly interactive playground has more than 30 exhibits for children with a variety of interests. Hit the Construction Zone to climb in a backhoe or build with blocks, then swing into Dinosaur Cave to search for fossils in the sand and look at the cave paintings while you are in this museum.

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      Splatter some paint with your kids at Color Me Mine in Ridgewood. This hands-on art experience will entertain kids of all ages as they pick one of 400 different pieces of pottery, paint it, then let the helpful staff fire it and prep it to take home 7 days later.

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      Swing like a monkey with your youngsters in the Bounce Safari indoor inflatable playground. The Bounce Safari has bounce houses and other climbing items for younger kids and a comfortable sitting area for adults with free Wi-Fi.

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      Bowl your kids over with a trip to Holiday Bowl in Oakland. This 24-lane facility has bumper bowling for your little kids and regular bowling for everyone else. The facility has periodic day and night open bowling hours and includes an arcade for kids not interested in the bowling experience.

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      Check out the Van Saun County Park for a variety of options. This 146-acre park has pony rides, a miniature train and a carousel. It also features the Bergen County Zoological Park, which displays a host of animals and also entertains in an outdoor amphitheater.

    Older kids

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      Visit Monster Mini Golf with your kids. This indoor mini-golf and arcade, located in Paramus, has black-lighting and neon throughout to create a visually stimulating and fun time. Older kids can download the golf scoring app to their smartphones for a convenient and fun scoring experience.

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      Head over to the Old Station Museum and Caboose, located insider of the Mahwah Museum. This interesting museum celebrates the railroad industry with many artifacts and an opportunity to visit a restored 1929 Erie cupola caboose. The museum also includes a tribute to Les Paul, the famous jazz guitarist.

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      Fight over whether you prefer the New York Giants or the New York Jets by taking in a game at the MetLife Stadium. This enormous stadium is home to professional and college sporting events, nationally known entertainers and trade shows throughout the year. No act, including Super Bowl XLVIII, is too big for this venue.

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      Fly over with your family for the trip through the Aviation Hall of Fame & Museum of New Jersey. The museum holds thousands of aviation artifacts and hands-on exhibits pertaining to air and space flight and has periodic special events, during which your kids can check out planes and helicopters up close. The facility also is home to an X-15 rocket engine, which holds some breathtaking speed and height records.

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      Grab your credit card and head with the kids to the Shops at Riverside. Anchored by Saks Fifth Avenue and Bloomingdale's, this upscale mall is a shopper's paradise.

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