NJ Monthly - December 2014

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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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