Meadowlands Live! 2023 Official Visitors Guide to NJ's Event Capital

WHERE TO STAY, EAT, PLAY, SHOP IN THE MEADOWLANDS

Aquarium

Hackensack Riverkeeper

MetLife Stadium

Field Station: Dinosaurs

Bergen County is a wonderful place to live, work and raise a family. Nearly one million residents live in one of our 70 unique and vibrant municipalities. Our county attracts thousands of visitors and tourists each day to our businesses, educational facilities, historical sites and special events. Our retail shopping facilities are second to none. Places to visit include the Meadowlands, Steuben House (home to the Bergen County Historical Society), Overpeck Park, the Bergen County Zoo in Van Saun Park and the New Jersey Naval Museum— to name a few.

As the largest county in New Jersey, Bergen County offers a sizable pool of diverse, well-educated, highly skilled workers for employers in the region. Our business community is a thriving mix of Fortune 500 companies and small businesses alike. My administration is proud to partner with the Meadowlands Chamber and other agencies and organizations to grow our economy and capitalize on opportunities for public-private partnerships. We will continue to strive every day to make Bergen County the best place for our residents, businesses and visitors. This visitor’s guide is a valuable resource of countywide information for anyone who lives in, works in or visits Bergen County. Should you need anything, please do not hesitate to reach out to my office by contacting (201) 336-7300 or emailing countyexecutive@co.bergen.nj.us. My staff and I are here to help.

Sincerely,

James J. Tedesco, III

Bergen County Executive

Meadowlands Live! Visitors Center | Meadowlands Chamber Headquarters (MCHQ) and Business Hub 1099 Wall Street West, Suite 110, Lyndhurst NJ 07071, (201) 939-0707

Kelsey Sarro, Tourism & Destination Marketing Team Leader Meadowlands Chamber & Meadowlands Live! Convention & Visitors Bureau, ksarro@meadowlands.org

Jim Kirkos, President & CEO Meadowlands Chamber & Meadowlands Live! Convention & Visitors Bureau, jkirkos@meadowlands.org

Jessica LoCicero, Tourism & Marketing Engagement Specialist Meadowlands Chamber & Meadowlands Live! Convention & Visitors Bureau, jlocicero@meadowlands.org

Communications & Content Manager: Cindy Capitani, (201) 939-0707, ccapitani@meadowlands.org

Media & Editorial Production Coordinator: Brianne Hailey Killeen, bkilleen@meadowlands.org

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Hudson County offers a range of partnership opportunities to help you grow your business.

The Hudson County Economic Development Corporation offers small business loans; The Hudson County Office of Business Opportunity can provide valuable technical expertise; and our Workforce Development One Stop Center can provide you with trained, prequalified workers with the training and skills you need.

We’realsoproudofthemanycivic institutions we work with to create a strong and stable business environment in Hudson County, like the Meadowlands Chamber. This economic development guide is one of many services they provide to deliver quality information to their members and the larger community. If you would like to know more about why Hudson County is your address for business success, please contact the Hudson County Economic Development Corporation at (201) 369-4370.

Let’s get together and get to work.

Sincerely,

omas A. DeGise Hudson County Executive

ACCOMMODATIONS

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Hampton Inn & Suites Teaneck Glenpointe

One Glenwood Ave Suite B, Teaneck, NJ 07666 (201) 883-9777 | hilton.com

With a stay at Hampton Inn and Suites Teaneck Glenpointe in Teaneck, you’ll be within a 15-minute drive of MetLife Stadium and Yankee Stadium. This hotel is 9.1 mi (14.7 km) from Central Park and 10.2 mi (16.4 km) from Bronx Zoo. ROOMS: Make yourself at home in one of the guestrooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and desks, and you can also request cribs and infant beds.

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Hilton Hasbrouck Heights

650 Terrace Ave, Hasbrouck Heights, NJ (201) 288-6100 | www.hilton.com

Convenience and functionality are the essence of Hilton Hasbrouck Heights/Meadowlands. We offer easy access to New York City, the airport and major highways, and are also close to lots of businesses, shopping, sports venues and attractions. Discover everything you need for a memorable meeting or celebration at our Hasbrouck Heights hotel—and make the most of your leisure time in our seasonal pool and 24-hour fitness center.

Homewood Suites at Teaneck

One Glenwood Ave Suite A, Teaneck, NJ 07666 (201) 883-1777 | hilton.com

This brand new, all-suite hotel is conveniently located just off I-80 and I-95, just 15 minutes from New York City and minutes from the George Washington Bridge. We offer the ideal spot when attending events at MetLife Stadium/Meadowlands and we are conveniently located to Northern NJ businesses. You’ll feel right at home in your spacious suite at this Bergen County hotel. Relax on the comfy bed and enjoy homelike comforts including a living area with an HDTV, complimentary WiFi and a fully equipped kitchen. Wake up each morning to a free, full hot breakfast and enjoy complimentary evening dinner and drinks.

Renaissance Meadowlands Hotel

801 Rutherford Avenue, Rutherford, NJ | Toll free Reservations (800) HOTELS-1 (201) 231-3100 | Fax (201) 231-3111 | www.marriott.com/ewrbr

Experience the best that the Meadowlands has to offer at the Renaissance Meadowlands Hotel. The hotel is perfectly situated on the northwest corner of the Meadowlands Corporate Park with easy access to Routes 3 & 17, the NJ Turnpike and Garden State Parkway. We are located close to the new American Dream, one mile to the MetLife Stadium and Meadowlands Racing & Entertainment and only six miles from New York City.

Renaissance Meadowlands Hotel features 167 beautifully appointed guest rooms and suites including king spa, executive suites and club level rooms. The hotel meeting rooms are the perfect choice for gatherings of 10 – 240 people. Our guests may also dine at our award winning Finch’s restaurant and lounge serving farm-to-table cuisine. We welcome you to come and experience how the Renaissance Meadowlands Hotel provides luxury, style and sophistication.

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Hampton Inn & Suites and Homewood Suites at Teaneck

Two great Hilton brands in one ideal location convenient to 1-95 and NJTPK in Teaneck NJ. This locations offers a modern Hampton Inn & Suites for short trips and a Homewood Suites for those longer stays where a home style suite is needed with kitchens. Your guests will enjoy value added amenities including free full daily breakfast, WiFi, indoor pool, full fitness facilities and guest laundry.

Located just minutes from Manhattan, Newark Airport and the Meadowlands, we feature 351 newly renovated guest rooms, a new Starbucks Store, and New Jersey’s only M Club Lounge.

Dine on-site at the Pancetta Restaurant and Wine Bar. Enjoy cocktails in the Glen Bar.

We also offer 26,500 square feet of meeting space, including a 10,500 square foot ballroom.

We’re conveniently located just off the NJ Turnpike and I-80.

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Teaneck Marriott at Glenpointe

100 Frank W. Burr Boulevard, Teaneck, NJ 07666

(201) 836-0600 www.marriott.com

Located at the crossroads of I-95 and I-80, 3 miles from the George Washington Bridge and 15 minutes from mid-town Manhattan. Our Hotel in Teaneck, NJ features stylishly updated guest rooms, dedicated concierge floors, the M Club, Pancetta Regional Kitchen + Bar, as well as an experienced sales and events team to plan and execute flawless meetings and events.

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“A diamond in the shadow of the Meadowlands, old-style cuisine that never disappoints”

Survey, America’s Top

“Best of Award of Excellence” - Wine Spectator Magazine

Since 1979, Il Villaggio has been consistently providing guests with truly memorable dining experiences. Il Villaggio specializes in classic Northern Italian dishes, as well as, a wide variety of fresh fish & seafood specials that change daily. Indulge in our many fresh homemade desserts. Il Villaggio is available for

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four miles from New York City. Our family-friendly attractions include DreamWorks water park, Nickelodeon Universe theme park, Angry Birds and Blacklight mini golf, The Rink indoor ice skating and Big SNOW indoor ski slope! World-class shopping at flagship locations including H&M, Uniqlo, Zara, Primark as well as Lululemon, Sephora, Aritzia and IT’SUGAR, the world’s first “candy department store.” For luxury shoppers, experience The Avenue, a brand new retail collection including Hermes, Mulberry, St. Laurent, Dolce and Gabbana, Tiffany & Co. and Saks Fifth Avenue.

BergenPAC

30 N. Van Brunt Street, Englewood, NJ | (201) 227-1030 | www.bergenpac.org

NJ’s most vibrant not-for-profit performing arts center! A home to hundreds of world class performances at affordable prices.Bergen Pac is one of the busiest Performing Arts and Art Institution in the State of NJ. Each season Bergen Pac strives to create a dynamic schedule of artistic and educational programs. From Bergen Pac’s arts education allows us to reach more than 30,000 children throughout Northern New Jersey.

City Cruises

Lincoln Harbor Marina, 1500 Harbor Blvd, Weehawken, NJ Phone: 866.817.3463 | Website: Citycruises.com/NewJersey

Bring your casual dining experience or planned event to life with a picture-perfect backdrop and experience the iconic New York skyline from a new perspective! Enjoy high-quality cuisine, onboard entertainment, and spectacular skyline views. Savor the moment while sailing past the Empire State Building, One World Trade Center, the Brooklyn Bridge, Statue of Liberty and more!

Field Station: Dinosaurs

Overpeck County Park, Henry Hoebel Section, Fort Lee Road, Leonia, NJ Phone: (855) 999-9010 | Fax: 973.748.4317 info@fieldstationdinosaurs.com | JerseyDinos.com

Along with a dinosaur exhibit featuring over 30 life-size animatronic dinosaurs, Field Station: Dinosaurs offers a full schedule of live games, shows and activities each day, including the “T-Rex Feeding Frenzy”, featuring a 15’ juvenile Mighty T-Rex interactive puppet. The park in Leonia is situated on 6 acres along the scenic banks of Overpeck Creek. Experience a hands-on science activity at the Paleontologists’ Laboratory, a dinosaur dig site and take your chance at a hole-in-one at the new Dinosaur Discovery Miniature Golf Course. Group rates available. For hours of operation, please visit JerseyDinos.com.

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Destination Meadowlands

Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament

149 Polito Avenue, Lyndhurst, NJ (201) 933-2220 | 1-888-wejoust www.medievaltimes.com

Medieval Dinner & Jousting Tournament set in an 11th century style castle. Show includes a full four-course dinner, and dramatic jousting and swordfight are featured. Our arena seats 1,350 and is fully enclosed and climate controlled. Reduced group rates for 15 people or more.

Liberty Science Center

222 Jersey City Blvd., Jersey City, NJ 07305 | 201-200-1000 | LSC.org

Liberty Science Center in Jersey City is your family’s all-ages destination for science learning and fun. Explore 12 exhibition halls, a live animal collection with 110 species, giant aquariums, and the Western Hemisphere’s biggest planetarium. Enjoy live science demonstrations, animal shows, seasonal science programming, an on-site café, gift shop, and much more. You won’t believe how much there is to see and do! For directions, pricing, and current exhibitions, visit LSC.org.

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21 Meadowlands Racing & Entertainment

1 Racetrack Drive, East Rutherford, NJ 07073 | PlayMeadowlands.com

Meadowlands Racing & Entertainment boasts year-round horse racing, FanDuelAmerica’s #1 Sportsbook, multiple dining areas, corporate and private events spaces, as well as family-friendly activities. Meadowlands Racetrack creates an exciting environment that everyone can enjoy. For more information please visit: www.playmeadowlands.com or call (201-843-2446).

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RPM Raceway

99 Caven Point Road, Jersey City, NJ | (201) 333-7223 | www.rpmraceway.com

Forget the typical office party. No more trust falls or water cooler talk. Quit your day jobs for a few hours and be race car drivers. Put the pedal to the metal. At RPM Raceway, rent a go-kart track and find out who the office speed demons are. Or, rent out the whole building, arcade and all. Your office party stories will never be the same. RPM Raceway is the ultimate corporate event venue. Company party? Let’s race! Birthday party? Team Building? Let’s race! Corporate retreat? You get the idea. Check out our group event packages and find one that will take your company party to the redline.

Westfield Garden State Plaza 1 Garden State Plaza, Paramus | (201) 843-2121

Dine along the skyline

Sara Evans

February 25

Steven Adler of Guns N' Roses

March 31

Bone ThugsN-Harmony

April 1

Floyd Nation: Experience Pink Floyd

April 14

Arturo Sandoval

April 20

RESTAURANTS & EATERIES

Bahama Breeze

1600 Bergen Town Center, Paramus, NJ 07652

(201) 368-5860 | www.bahamabreeze.com

Conveniently located near the NJ Route 4 and The Outlets at Bergen Town Center Mall. Vibrant island atmosphere with Happy Hours serving exotic and legendary handcrafted cocktails made with fresh juices, sugar cane and island expertise, half-priced appetizers. Serving the best in Caribbean-inspired seafood, chicken and steaks. Patio seating and live music.

Elia

240 Hackensack St, East Rutherford, NJ | (201) 939-9292 | www.elianj.com

Elia Modern Mediterranean is a unique dining experience that offers tantalizing tastes, exquisite ingredients, and an authentic, white-washed Mediterranean atmosphere. The moment you step through our doors you will feel as if you have been transported to a Mediterranean island. Executive Chef Jose Luis Falcon’s makes every dish with zeal and a devotion to exceptional Mediterranean cuisine. Our open kitchen, with its magnificent fish display, prepares the freshest selection right from the sea, including Mediterranean specialties such as Lavraki, Fagri and Barbounia. We also have a full-service bar, serving cocktails from our master bartenders.

Goya Foods

Goya Foods, 350 County Rd, Secaucus, NJ 07094 | www.goya.com

Goya Foods, Inc. is the largest Hispanic-owned food company in the United States and the premier source for authentic Latin cuisine. Combined with authentic ingredients, robust seasonings, and convenient preparation, Goya provides consumers with over 2,500 high-quality and affordable food products from the Caribbean, Mexico, Spain, Central and South America.

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Il Villaggio

650 Route 17 North, Carlstadt, NJ (201) 935-7733 | Fax: (201) 935-3111 | www.ilvillaggio.com

Zagat top-rated restaurant serving fine Northern Italian cuisine. Wide variety of fish, seafood specials and homemade desserts. Weddings and private events from 20 to 250 people.

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Meadowlands Racing & Entertainment

1 Racetrack Drive, East Rutherford, NJ 07073 | PlayMeadowlands.com

Meadowlands Racing & Entertainment boasts year-round horse racing, FanDuelAmerica’s #1 Sportsbook, multiple dining areas, corporate and private events spaces, as well as family-friendly activities. Meadowlands Racetrack creates an exciting environment that everyone can enjoy. For more information please visit: www.playmeadowlands.com or call (201-843-2446).

Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament

149 Polito Avenue, Lyndhurst, NJ

(201) 933-2220 | 1-888-wejoust | www.medievaltimes.com

Medieval Dinner & Jousting Tournament set in an 11th century style castle. Show includes a full four-course dinner, and dramatic jousting and swordfight are featured. Our arena seats 1,350 and is fully enclosed and climate controlled. Reduced group rates for 15 people or more.

Eat & Drink

Olive Garden Restaurant

500 Route 3 West, Secaucus, NJ | (201) 867-3543 | www.olivegarden.com

Gather with friends and family, and experience the abundance of Italy, only at Olive Garden where you’ll find a warm, welcome, and inviting Italian atmosphere. From delicious new entrées to time-tested favorites, our menu is full of flavorful meals that will delight and satisfy the senses—all served in a genuine and friendly setting that brings you to the heart of Italian hospitality.

Yard House

1 American Dream Way, East Rutherford, NJ 07073 (201) 528-2875 | www.yardhouse.com

Located in the American Dream shopping mall in Court A, Level 3. Situated off of I-95 in the Meadowlands Sports Complex you can enjoy New American-style dishes and the world’s largest selection of draft beer with 130 taps at our full-service bar. There’s something for everyone to enjoy for lunch, dinner happy hour and late night dining. Yard House is within walking distance from MetLife Stadium via the pedestrian bridge.

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Event & Convention Services

CATERING & VENUES

Meadowlands Exposition Center

355 Plaza Drive, Secaucus, NJ

(201) 330-7773 | Fax (201) 330-1172

This privately owned 61,000 square foot exhibition facility is ideal for trade shows, meetings and special events. It is located just five miles outside New York City and is surrounded by hotels, restaurants, retail shops and recreational facilities.

MetLife Stadium

1 MetLife Stadium Drive, East Rutherford, NJ (201) 559-1500 | www.metlifestadium.com

MetLife Stadium is the home of the New York Jets and New York Football Giants. It is one of the largest stadiums in the NFL and has hosted over 500 major events and 2,500 private events. Event highlights include the first outdoor, cold-weather Super Bowl XLVIII, WrestleMania 29 and 35, the Copa America Centenario Soccer Final, the 2021 Army-Navy Game, and many concerts and international soccer matches.

MetLife Stadium offers behind-the scene tours of the venue and can also serve as home to your next private event (Bar/Bar Mitzvah, company team building, meeting, special celebration, etc.). Its dedicated event specialists and executive chef will ensure your event receives the attention and service that only a world-class facility can provide. Impress your guests with a venue that boasts fireside lounges, a rustic wine bar and allows you the chance to walk on the same field as your NFL idols.

For more information on events and to purchase tickets, visit www.metlifestadium.com

For private events, please contact us at specialevents@metlifestadium.com or 201-5591710

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Nanina’s In The Park

540 Mill Street, Belleville, NJ (973) 751-1230 | www.DreamWeddingsInThe Park.com

Nanina’s in the Park of Belleville, New Jersey, is proud to announce a marriage of preeminent catering, like no other. The Park Savoy Estate in Florham Park is now part ofthe Nanina’s In The Park tradition of excellence. Two historic landmarks with legendary histories and decades of catering expertise have tied the knot, offering you a one of a kind wedding experience in the venue of your dreams. Nanina’s In The Park and Park Savoy Estate have joined together bringing you… Dream Weddings In the Park.

Park Chateau

678 Cranbury Rd., East Brunswick, NJ (732) 238-4200 | info@parkchateau.com

The Park Savoy Estate

236 Ridgedale Ave, Florham Park, NJ (973) 751-1230 | www.DreamWeddingsInThe Park.com

PARKS, ECOTOURISM & HERITAGE TOURISM

Hackensack Riverkeeper

231 Main Street, Hackensack, NJ

(201) 968-0808 | Fax: (201) 968-0336 | www.hackensackriverkeeper.org

Celebrating our 20th Anniversary protecting, preserving, and restoring the Hackensack River and the Meadowlands, we invite you to join us on one of our famous Eco-Cruises out of Laurel Hill Park in Secaucus aboard our 30-ft. pontoon research vessels. For the adventurous, we also offer canoe and kayak rentals and guided paddles at Laurel Hill and Overpeck County Park in Teaneck.

Historic New Bridge Landing | Bergen County Historical Society

HNBL, 1201 Main St., River Edge, NJ

(201) 343-9492 | bergencountyhistory.org

Bergen County’s Premier Historic Site. American Revolutionary War Battleground. Three 18th c. sandstone houses including the Steuben House (a state-historic site), the Campbell-Christie House & Demarest House Museum, barn, tavern, BCHS collections, gift shop & out-kitchen. Open for events, reenactments, lectures and tours, visit website for times & dates. Grounds open dawn to dusk.

HERITAGE TOURIS

Historic New Bridge Landing | Bergen County Historical Society (River Edge)........................www.BergenCountyHistory.org

BERGEN COUNTY PARKS

Belmont Hill County Park (Garfield)

Borg’s Woods Nature Preserve (Hackensack)

Dahnert’s Lake County Park (Garfield)

Losen Slote Creek Park (Little Ferry)

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TRANSPORTATION

Minutemen Limousine & Car Service

800-867-1216 | reservations@mm2limo.com

Minuteman Limousine and Car Service’s mission is to provide clients with the highest quality of service possible, one client at a time.  They strive to treat each customer like family and at want each client to experience the absolute best in chauffeured transportation. Offering airport, corporate, port, concert and event transportation

HEALTHCARE

CBH Care

25 East Salem Street, Hackensack, NJ (201) 646-0333 | www.cbhcare.com

516 Valley Brook Avenue, Lyndhurst, NJ 07071 (201)935-3322 | www.cbhcare.com

CBH Care offers a full spectrum of behavioral health services, family support services and mental health services to help you get the treatment you need. The CBH Care review team provides wrap-around and advocacy on an individualized basis to promote wellness in every area of a person’s life including physical and social services when suitable. Consumers, families and customers count on CBH Care to follow through with comprehensive care that goes above and beyond conventional expectations. This includes providing a wide range of therapeutic services such as family, individual, couples counseling, child therapy, parenting skills, psychiatric services and medication monitoring.

Hackensack University Medical Center

30 Prospect Avenue, Hackensack (201) 996-2000 | www.humc.com

775-bed teaching and research hospital affiliated with the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. One of the largest providers of healthcare services in the nation, HUMC offers patients the most comprehensive services, state-of-theart technologies, and facilities. A leader in providing the highest quality patientcentered care, the medical center has been recognized for performance excellence encompassing the entire spectrum of hospital quality and service issues. Honors include being named one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals by HealthGrades® for four years in a row. HealthGrades also named HUMC a Distinguished Hospital for Clinical Excellence™ for the ninth consecutive year. This prestigious distinction places HUMC among the top five percent of hospitals nationwide for clinical performance. HUMC is the hometown hospital of the New York Football Giants.

Steuben House at Historic New Bridge Landing

Photo Courtesy: Bergen County Historical Society

TODAY AND EVERY DAY, WE’RE READY.

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