Jersey Shore Magazine

J e r s e y s h o r e • S p r i n g 2 0 1 9 30 ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ATTRACTIONS and Activities in Monmouth and Ocean Counties PLACES TO GO & THINGS TO DO Amusement Parks, Rides, & Boardwalks ASBURY PARK Asbury Park, (732) 502-5749 www.CityofAsburyPark.com One of NJ's top ten beaches, unique shops and restaurants on the boardwalk plus Convention Hall and the Paramount Theatre. POINT PLEASANT BEACH BOARDWALK Point Pleasant Beach Chamber Of Commerce, (732) 899-2424 www.pointchamber.com Mile-long white sand beach, boardwalk, aquarium, arcades, restaurants, stores, and rides. Beach admis- sion fee in season. GSP Exit 98. SEASIDE HEIGHTS BOARDWALK Borough of Seaside Heights, George E. Tompkins Municipal Complex, 901 Boulevard, Seaside Heights (732) 793-9100 www.seaside-heightsnj.org Seaside Heights Business Improvement District/Tourism, P.O. Box 43 Seaside Heights (732) 830-3700 www.exit82.com Three-mile-long beachfront which has white sandy beaches and a mile-long boardwalk overflowing with games, rides, waterpark, restaurants, and shops. When visiting, be sure to take a ride on the antique Dentzel/Looff Carousel! Antiquing POINT PLEASANT BEACH ANTIQUE DISTRICT Arnold and Bay Avenues Point Pleasant Beach, (732) 899-2424 www.pointchamber.com RED BANK ANTIQUE DISTRICT West Front Street and Bridge Avenue Red Bank, (732) 842-4244 or (888) Hip-Town www.redbankrivercenter.org Aquarium JENKINSON'S AQUARIUM Ocean Avenue, Point Pleasant Beach (732) 899-1659 www.jenkinsons.com/aquarium Located on the boardwalk in Point Pleasant Beach, the whole family will love our exotic exhibits such as Atlantic sharks, Pacific sharks, coral reefs, African penguins, Harbor seals, and more. Take the kids to the touch tank for a hands on experience with live animals ranging from a sea star to a stingray. The Aquarium offers day camps, educational workshops, birthday parties, and rentals. Area Town POINT PLEASANT BEACH Borough of Point Pleasant Beach 416 New Jersey Avenue, Point Pleasant Beach, (732) 892-1118 pointpleasantbeach.org Point Pleasant Beach Chamber Of Commerce, 517A Arnold Avenue Point Pleasant Beach, (732) 899-2424 or 1-888-772-3862 Email: info@pointpleasantbeachnj.com www.pointchamber.com Please refer to our ad on page 42. The Jersey Shore's premier family vacation resort town! From our mile-long white sand beaches and landmark boardwalk to incredible shopping, dining, and special events, Point Pleasant Beach has it all! Visit our historic downtown shopping district, with numerous retail stores, antique shops, restaurants, and eateries. Fabulous dining and entertainment can be found all over town with dozens of choic- es, from fine to fun to waterfront and oceanfront dining. Our landmark boardwalk features arcades, rides, Jenkinson's Aquarium, miniature golf, dining, entertainment, and more! Free beach events all summer long including Jenkinson's Music Festival on Wednesdays and Fireworks every Thursday night. For the best in deep-sea fishing, our party and charter boat fleet offers a variety of choices for every angler, from novice to experienced. Contact us for a com- plimentary Point Pleasant Beach Guidebook or visit us online! UPCOMING EVENTS: 3-23: Beers On The Boards; 5-16 - 5-18: Townwide Sidewalk Sales; 6-1: Townwide Garage Sale; 6-3: Silvia Rossi Physic Night at The White Sands; June - September: Classic Car Cruises at Stewart's On Broadway (call for dates and times); 7-11 and 11-14: 5th Annual Ladies Night Out; 9-21: 42nd Annual Festival Of The Sea and 5K Run/Walk; October: Food Truck Show Weekend (call for dates and times); 10-12: Annual Tug O' War Across The Inlet. Auction & Flea Markets COLLINGWOOD PARK AUCTION & FLEA MARKET Routes 33 & 34 (just a half-mile west of the Collingwood Circle), Farmingdale (732) 938-7941 ENGLISHTOWN AUCTION 90 Wilson Avenue, Englishtown (732) 446-9644 www.englishtownauction.com ROUTE 70 FLEA MARKET 117 Highway 70, Lakewood, (732) 370-1837 www.rt70fleamarket.com Auto Racing NEW EGYPT SPEEDWAY 720 Route 539, New Egypt, (609) 758-1900 www.newegyptspeedway.net OLD BRIDGE TOWNSHIP RACEWAY PARK 230 Pension Road, off Route 527 Englishtown, (732) 446-7800 www.etownraceway.com WALL STADIUM 1803 Route 34 South, Wall Township (732) 681-6400 www.wallspeedwayracing.com Point Pleasant Beach boardwalk. Tom Lynch / AngryFishGallery.com ▼ ▼ ▼ Baseball LAKEWOOD BLUECLAWS FirstEnergy Park, 2 Stadium Way Lakewood, (732) 901-7000 www.blueclaws.com Boat Rides & Sightseeing Cruises JERSEY SHORE PIRATES Pier 281 Marina, 281 Princeton Avenue (on the Metedeconk River), Brick (732) 899-6100 www.jerseyshorepirates.com MANASQUAN RESERVOIR 311 Windeler Road, Howell Township (732) 919-0996 or (732) 842-4000 www.monmouthcountyparks.com Please refer to the listing under "Parks." Tour the 1,203-acre Manasquan Reservoir on a thirty-six foot pontoon boat with a guide who will introduce you to the area's plants and wildlife. Forty minute weekend and Wednesday tours Memorial Day through September. $6. for adults and $4. for twelve and under. RIVER LADY CRUISES One Robbins Parkway, Toms River (732) 349-8664 www.riverlady.com Historic Villages HISTORIC VIKING VILLAGE 19th and Bayview Avenue, Barnegat Light (609) 361-7008 www.vikingvillage.net Come 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 everyone including antiques, clothing for the rugged Viking, jewelry, and other funky finds. THE HISTORIC VILLAGE AT ALLAIRE Allaire State Park, Route 524, Wall (732) 919-3500 www.allairevillage.org Please refer to page 25 and the listings under "Parks" and "Historic Sites & Museums." TUCKERTON SEAPORT 120 West Main Street, Tuckerton (609) 296-8868 www.TuckertonSeaport.org Please refer to page 24. 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 baymen entertain, educate, and delight visitors of all ages. Stroll the 3/4 mile boardwalk and experi- ence life on the Tuckerton "Crik." Identify birds and plants on our 1/4 mile nature trail. Tour our site and view garveys, sneakboxes, cruising yachts, and party boats displayed on land and water. Open daily from 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

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