One thing that visitors to Fort Lee, NJ can’t miss is the Fort Lee Historic Park and Visitor Center. It’s right near the base of the George Washington Bridge by Hudson Terrace.

This wonderful sight houses many historical exhibits that takes up two floors. They showcase Fort Lee’s historical past and highlight the area’s significance in the American Revolutionary War. There was a time when the likes of George Washington himself graced this area, and the land here was the site of some important actions in the war of the Colonists against the British. There’s also an auditorium that holds 150 and a small gift shop. Additionally, this acts as a visitor center, where tourists can get information on the area and the various sights.

One of the main attractions of this sight is the park, according to the Fort Lee blog. The park alone spans 33 acres. You can catch some truly awe-inspiring views of the Hudson River, New York City skyline and the George Washington Bridge from the northern end of the park.

The southern side of the park also has its own features and things you don’t want to miss. There are many trails here that wind you through the park’s historic section. Here there’s a really peaceful beauty among the many historic sights. The things to see here include huts constructed in the 18^th century style, an old-fashioned woodshed, an authentic oven for baking and a cannon.

One real gem is to catch a view of New York City from here at night, according to the Fort Lee, New Jersey blog. It’s a real hidden treasure.

This spot is a popular one among school children on field trips and other groups, according to the Fort Lee, NJ blog. You’ll defiantly want to carve out a good bit of time to spend here, so you can take in all it has to offer. More information is available at (201) 461-3956 or www.njpalisades.org/flhp.htm

Fort Lee, NJ is home to a sizeable Asian population, including many people of Korean ancestry. Almost 18% of the population in Fort Lee identify as Korean, making it the fifth highest Korean population in the United States. It’s one of the top three in New Jersey.

This robust community has created what’s commonly known as Koreatown in Fort Lee. The epicenter of Fort Lee’s Koreatown is the Main Street and Lemoine Avenue intersection. Here you’ll see many Korean shops, restaurants and service providers, according to the Fort Lee blog. It’s also common to see signs in Korean as part of the landscape in Koreatown.

Fort Lee, New Jersey’s Koreatown is one of two largest in Bergen County, NJ. The other is centered along Broad Avenue in Palisades Park and Leonia. Of course, New York City has its own Koreatown, according to the Fort Lee, New Jersey blog. This trio – the Koreatown in New York City plus the two in Bergen County – have created an epicenter for this community. In fact, the population is so great here that it’s the second largest population of Koreans outside of Korea itself.  The area also has many people of Chinese and Japanese ancestry.

A great – and delicious – way to explore Koreatown is through the traditional food many of these ethnic restaurants serve up, according to the Fort Lee, NJ blog. One massively popular type is Korean Barbecue, known also as gogi gui. Fort Lee boasts many such restaurants that are delicious and come highly recommended by locals.

Korean barbecue restaurants generally have built-in grills at the tables, where diners grill chicken, pork, beef and other meats. This meal is not only delicious – it’s fun! The fare is traditionally accompanied by various side dishes, including salads and kimchi, which is a traditional fermented vegetable dish. Many American diners will recognize a popular way that Korean barbecue is eaten as a “lettuce wrap.” Many people enjoy wrapping the grilled meat along with various other accompaniments into large lettuce leaves and digging in.

You’ll have fun no matter how you choose to explore Fort Lee’s Koreatown. Go, enjoy and savor the diversity of flavors!