About this city
Also known as: The Birthplace of the American Film Industry
Fort Lee is a dynamic, culturally rich city located in Bergen County, spectacularly perched atop the towering, volcanic cliffs of the New Jersey Palisades directly overlooking the Hudson River and Midtown Manhattan. Established in 1776 as a strategic Revolutionary War military fort under General George Washington to defend New York, the community achieved monumental global cultural prominence in the early 20th century as the undisputed 'Birthplace of the American Film Industry,' serving as the first motion picture capital of the world before Hollywood's rise. Today, anchored by the roaring western entrance of the George Washington Bridge, Fort Lee has evolved into a premier cosmopolitan epicenter characterized by an extraordinarily vibrant Korean-American community, towering luxury high-rises, and a fiercely independent tech sector.
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Suggested stay: 1–2 days
Photograph breathtaking panoramic views of the George Washington Bridge and Manhattan skyline from Fort Lee Historic Park, walk or bike across the massive pedestrian paths of the George Washington Bridge, savor authentic Korean BBQ along Main Street, and explore silent film relics at the Fort Lee Film Commission museum centers.
