7 Scoops And Strolls For Summer
Grabbing a sweet treat is just part of the fun. Take your ice cream to go and enjoy it under the sun.
How are you staying cool this season? While kid-friendly day trips or a lakefront getaway are great ideas, we have the perfect recipe for summer fun: a cone in one hand and a walking path underfoot.
Sure, you can enjoy ice cream at the parlor, but nothing’s more quintessentially summer than taking a sweet stroll with family and friends. Below are just a few dessert-and-destination combinations in Bergen County to check out.
Bianco Nero Gelato, Englewood. In the mood for some gelato? This shop has dozens of traditional and creative flavors, all of which can be savored during a stroll to Depot Square in a quieter section of downtown.
*18 E. Palisade Ave., Englewood, 201.731.3088
Conrad’s Confectionery, Westwood. Most visitors of this longtime shop wander Westwood Avenue with their sweet treats but consider walking a little further to Veteran’s Memorial Park. There, you’ll find an expansive green area, walking paths and a gazebo.
*107 Westwood Ave., Westwood, 201.664.2895
Cranberry Junction Homemade Ice Cream, Hackensack. You won’t lose sight of this colorful ice cream parlor, winner for Best Ice Cream in last year’s Readers’ Choice poll, when you head to nearby Fairmount Park. There, you can sit and relax near the Hackensack firefighters’ memorial.
*19 Temple Ave., Hackensack, 201.546.8966
Ice Cream Charlie’s, Rutherford. Just block from the busiest section of downtown is this cash-only ice cream parlor. Grab your favorite flavors and people, then check out Lincoln Park across the street for a cozy spot in the gazebo or on the benches.
*200 Park Ave., Rutherford, 201.939.8133
L’Arte della Pasticceria, Ramsey. This Italian pastry shop has several frozen treats, including gelato and gelato cannoli, that can be devoured on the spot—or enjoyed on a slow saunter to the nearby Ramsey Bike Path.
*109 E. Main St., Ramsey, 201.934.3211
Maroons Creamery, Ridgewood. Carry your cup or cone filled with hand-crafted ice cream to nearby Memorial Park at Van Neste Square, which has great views of downtown Ridgewood. Live music takes place on select evenings during summer.
*57 E. Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood, 973.330.0960
Trina’s Treats, Lyndhurst. This Readers’ Choice honoree is just steps from Lyndhurst Municipal Park, which has ample seating, fountains and a grassy area where you and your crew can spread out.
*296B Stuyvesant Ave., Lyndhurst, 201.804.7659
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