New Jersey may not be the first place that comes to mind when considering country line dancing, but there are plenty of places in the Garden State to practice that boot scootin' boogie. Many country line dancing bars also offer lessons. So put on your 10 gallon hat, dig out your bolo tie, pull up your boots and release your inner cowboy or cowgirl—somewhere between New York City and Philadelphia.
The Colorado Cafe
On Wednesdays, Saturday and Sundays, the Colorado Cafe in Watchung offers country line dancing for singles and couples. Happy Hour is from 4:30 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday through Fridays. For all the would-be cowboys and cowgirls, there is also a mechanical bull.
The Colorado Cafe 154 Bonnie Burn Road Watchung, NJ 07060 (908) 322-7200 coloradocafe.com
The Whiskey Cafe
Tucked inside the Meadowlands complex, the Whiskey Cafe in Lyndhurst offers a variety of dance packages, including country line dancing on Wednesday nights. Dance lessons start at 7:45 p.m.
The Whiskey Cafe 1050 Wall Street West Lyndhurst, NJ 07071 (201) 939-4889 whiskeycafe.com
Adelphia Restaurant
In southern New Jersey, the place to be for country line dancing on Tuesday nights is the Adelphia Restaurant in Deptfort, not far from Philadelphia. Lessons are available from 8 to 9 p.m., and Miller Lite beer is available at $2 a bottle. Happy Hour is held Monday through Friday from 3 to 7 p.m.
The Adelphia Restaurant 1750 Clements Bridge Road Deptford, NJ 08096 (856) 845-8200 adelphiarestaurant.com