Readers’ Choice Features

Starry, Starry Sight

Ready for a 3-D trip to the Great Red Spot of Jupiter? Or a look at a supernova? Find them at the County College of Morris Planetarium

Make a Splash

Whether you own a boat or just want to go for a swim, Morris County offers many places for you and your family to get wet on hot summer days.

A Peaceful Path

If you sometimes feel your hectic life has you going in circles, try an ancient means of seeking peace: walking a circular path.

Happy Trails

Get out of town and go hiking on one of Morris's beautiful outdoor trails.

Join the Club

With these 6 groups, activity and camaraderie go hand in hand

Delightful Bites

Good things come in small, exquisitely presented packages at Boonton's Dulce & Petit Dessert Shop on Main Street.

Bark Park

Attention, dog lovers! There's a new place where you can let Fido run free: The Canine Activity Center at Parsippan's new Central Park, site of the old Greystone Hospital Complex. This summer marks the opening of the canine hot spot, Morris County's second off-leash dog park. (The other is at Lewis Morris Park in Morris Township.)

ABCs of style

It's as if a huge home décor fantasyland dropped from the sky and landed beside Route 80.

Flatly flavorful

"The better part of a year"-that's how long Chris "The better part of a year"-that's how long Chris Saville says he and wife Kate spent in their kitchen before perfecting recipes for the tasty, healthier pizza alternatives they serve up at The Flatz Company in Wyckoff

For the eco-epicure

If you crave a heaping plate of chemicals, hormones and preservatives, pass right on by the Green Door Café in Tenafly (201-567-8226, www.greendoorcafenj.com).

The loaf of the Irish

Soda bread is, for most of us, a Saint-Patty's-Day-only treat- so you might as well have the best there is! Here's how our judges ranked the local offerings.

Yoga for youngsters

"Child's pose" takes on a whole new meaning at the Happy Elephant Yoga School (201-788-5031, www.happyelephantyoga.com), a Franklin Lakes-based studio that offers private and group yoga to kids and families alike.

Cuban infusion

We're guessing eating at your mom's place is nothing like this: At the new Madre's Cuban Cuisine in Teaneck (201-530-5100, www.kryptics.net/madres), expect dim lighting, sleek black furniture, crystal chandeliers-not to mention heaping plates of empanadas, paella, mofongo and other Cuban favorites.

The ride of a lifetime

Maybe that Ferrari F430 or Lamborghini Gallardo is a bit out of reach as a permanent fixture in your garage-but thanks to Gotham Dream Cars (212-957-4400, www.gothamdreamcars.com), getting behind the wheel of a coveted car doesn't have to be a mere fantasy.

Culinary caboose

For a fun twist on a classic summer treat, stop by The Hot Dog Caboose in Midland Park (201-444-2531; www.hotdogcaboose.com) - a genuine train caboose parked off Greenwood Avenue.