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BEST OF NJ
BICYCLE SHOP
Bernie’s Bicycle Center in Hamilton “has bikes
for everyone—kids to elders, casual to serious
riders,” says manager Eli Rivera. Customers
of the 50-year-old shop praise the service
and the selection. The inventory of more than
600 two-wheelers includes road, mountain,
hybrid, comfort, BMX, tandem, cruiser, electric
and foldable bikes. Owner Tim Cannon and
sta; are all experienced riders who support
local charity rides. Bernie’s newest
o;ering: stand-up paddleboards.
(111 Route 33; 609-586-5126;
berniesbicycles.com)
RUNNERS;UP
Jay’s Cycle Center, Westfield
Walter’s Bicycles, Ship Bottom
BOWLING
ALLEY
What started in 1949 as a
bowling alley in Lawrenceville
has morphed into Colonial
Bowling & Entertainment,
which the Sheft family, owners since 1963, terms “the
epitome of a modern-age
family entertainment center.”
The 38,000-square-foot complex features 24
lanes—replete with couches, lane-side food-and-beverage service, black lighting and Jum-botrons—plus multilevel laser tag, an 80-game
arcade and a bar and grill. The Shefts take
pride in o;ering “a kid-friendly atmosphere
with more adult-oriented nightlife.” (2420
Brunswick Avenue/U.S. 1; 609-882-7700; colo-nialbowlingnj.com)
RUNNERS;UP:
Plaza Lanes, Madison
Ocean Lanes, Lakewood
FISHING HOLE
Lake Musconetcong was created in the
mid-1800s to bolster Lake Hopatcong as
a water source for the Morris Canal—New
Jersey’s industrial highway of the 1800s.
The Musconetcong River flows through the
shallow lake, which tends to get choked
with weeds. On the plus side, the state
stocks Musconetcong every spring with
brown, rainbow and brook trout. In spring
and summer, anglers pull those beauties,
plus largemouth bass, catfish, perch and
pickerel, from the lake, which covers 329
acres of Morris and Sussex counties. In
winter, fishermen cut holes in the ice, and
Musconetcong yields up hungry perch and
pickerel. ( stateparks.com)
RUNNERS;UP:
Brainerd Lake, Cranbury
Cape May Point, Cape May
recreation
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