Long Beach Island Guidebook & Map

28 ATTRACTIONS & ACTIVITIES Continued from page 27 Historic Villages BAY VILLAGE 9th and Bay Avenue, Beach Haven (609) 492-2800 www.bayvillagelbi.com HISTORIC VIKING VILLAGE 19th Street and Bayview Avenue Barnegat Light www.vikingvillage.net www.vikingvillageshows.com Please refer to our ad on page 46. Bring the family and browse through the shops, watch commercial boats sail in with their fresh catch, take home some fresh seafood, enjoy a cup of cappuccino, or indulge in a delicious take-out dinner of fresh scallops at Off The Hook restaurant. The shops offer something for every- one including antiques, clothing for the rugged Viking, jewelry, and other funky finds. Learn how the commercial fishing industry works and take a free one-hour guided Dock Tour every Friday in July and August at 10:00 AM. Each summer, Viking Village also holds three Arts & Crafts Shows (5-29, 7-10, and 9-4) and two Antique & Collectible Shows (8-7 and 9-18). All shows are free admission. TUCKERTON SEAPORT 120 West Main Street, Tuckerton (609) 296-8868 www.TuckertonSeaport.org Tuckerton Seaport, a working maritime village, is located along the Tuckerton Creek. This one- of-a-kind attraction, in the heart of historic Tuckerton, brings the Jersey Shore's maritime traditions of the past and present to life through people, exhibits, and hands-on activities. Discover the Jersey Shore's unique maritime heritage and the interaction between culture and nature on the Barnegat Bay. Experience the rich traditions of the Jersey Shore and its Baymen through the Seaport's recreated and historic buildings, demonstrations, interpretive exhibits, events, festivals, live aquatic displays, and more. Decoy carvers, boat builders, basket makers, and bay- men entertain, educate, and delight visitors of all ages. Stroll the 3/4 mile boardwalk and experience life on the Tuckerton "Crik." Identify birds and plants on our 1/4 mile nature trail. Tour our site and view garveys, sneakboxes, cruis- ing yachts, and party boats displayed on land and water. Open daily from 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Kayak & SUP Rentals HOLGATE H20 SPORTS 83 Tebco Terrace in the Holgate Marina, Holgate, (609) 492-1342 www.holgateh20sports.com Please refer to our ad on the inside front cover and our listing on page 30. ROUTE 72 WAVERUNNER, SUP, & KAYAK RENTALS 2390 E. Bay Avenue (located next to the beautiful Bonnett Island Estate, just past The Dutchman's Restaurant), Stafford Township (609) 361-7147 www.Route72Waverunner.com Please refer to our ad on the inside front cover and our listing on page 30. Lighthouse BARNEGAT LIGHTHOUSE Broadway and the Bay Barnegat Light, (609) 494-2016 www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/ parks/barnlig.html More commonly known as "Old Bar ney," the lighthouse is the New Jersey Shore's most famil- iar landmark. The 172-foot tower, marking the entrance to Barnegat Inlet, was built in 1858. Climb the 217 steps to the top for amazing, breathtaking views from every angle. The park offers facilities for picnicking and fishing. Open: Memorial Day - Labor Day, daily 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM. Admission: ages 12 and older: $3.; 6 to 11: $1.; 5 and under: free. Labor Day - Memorial Day, Wed. - Sun. 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM. Admission is free in the off-season. Historic Viking Village. Kelly S. Andrews

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