Westwood, New Jersey is the hub of Bergen County's Pascack Valley.

With specialty shops and unique boutiques as well as hometown general stores, plenty of parking and excellent restaurants from casual to sophisticated, Westwood really has it all.

Start at the Fireman's monument at Kinderkamack and Westwood Avenue and visit L&N Grand and Lewis drugstore.If you can't find it here, they don't make it or you don't need it. Then visit the premier photography store in New Jersey, Bergen County Camera and speak to the experts who can answer all of your questions as well as show you how to make the most of your cameras. Walking toward Veterans park and the Train Station,the next block features Irish Eyes Imports for all things from the Emerald Isle.

After shopping there you'll want a bit of refreshment around the corner at PJ Finnegans where owner Luke Farrelly will greet you with a thousand welcomes.

If you're craving something sweet, Conrad's Confectionery is a real soda fountain, not a mall wannabe, with homemade chocolates and ice cream and a counter with stools. When you're finished with the fine dress shops, jewelers, beauty and massage salons, bookstore, movie theater, and art galleries, you will need the best burger in Bergen County, at The Iron Horse, just across the tracks.

Insiders tip: Don't miss the Rolling Pin, Ginger and Cream, Creative Knitworks or Banchettos Feast, all located on downtown Westwood's charming sidestreets.

This is just a sampling of what this remarkable community offers shoppers, diners or strollers.Visit www.westwoodchamberofcommerce.com for more information about Westwood, New Jersey.