Long Beach Island Vacation Guidebook & Map
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Places to go Continued from page 23 ▲ Attractions Broadway and the Bay Barnegat Light, (609) 494-2016 More commonly known as "Old Barney," the lighthouse is the New Jersey Shore's most familiar landmark. The 172-foot tower, marking the entrance to Barnegat Inlet, was built in 1858. The park, a one time hideout of Captain Kidd and his pirates, offers facilities for fishing, swimming, and picnicking. BAY VILLAGE 9th & Bay Avenue, Beach Haven (609) 492-2800 www.bayvillagelbi.com FANTASY ISLAND AMUSEMENT PARK 320 7th Street, Beach Haven (609) 492-4000 www.fantasyislandpark.com Please refer to our ad on page 25. Fantasy Island Amusement Park features thrilling rides, exciting games, free entertainment, and a delightful ice cream parlor and food court. All this is combined in a clean, safe, friendly atmosphere. Fantasy Island's family casino arcade is open all year and designed to be fun for all ages. There are hundreds of exciting games with thousands of prizes to suit every taste. A vacation to the Jersey Shore just isn't complete without a visit to Long Beach Island's Family Fun Park! HISTORIC VIKING VILLAGE 19th Street and Bayview Avenue Barnegat Light, (609) 361-7008 www.vikingvillage.net Please refer to our ad on page 44. 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 everyone 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 at 10:00 AM. Each summer, Viking Village also holds two Arts & Crafts Shows (5-26 and 9-1) and two Antique & Collectible Shows (8-4 and 9-15). All shows are free admission. 24 RitchVision Photography BARNEGAT LIGHTHOUSE Fantasy Island Amusement Park, Beach Haven. LAKEWOOD BLUECLAWS First Energy Park, 2 Stadium Way Lakewood, (732) 901-7000 www.blueclaws.com THE LONG BEACH ISLAND FOUNDATION OF THE ARTS AND SCIENCES 120 Long Beach Boulevard, Loveladies (609) 494-1241 www.lbifoundation.org The Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences (LBIF) was established in 1948 as a non-profit institution. Its mission is to promote the arts and sciences on LBI and the surrounding communities by enlightening, by educating, and by stimulating thought and discussion about current trends in the arts and sciences and by providing broad educational and cultural programs for all ages. Classes, workshops, performances, juried exhibitions, film talks, concerts, lectures, nature walks, book discussions, and a myriad of related programs. Classes for adults: painting, ceramics, sculpture, cooking, drawing, basketry, glass, fitness, and more! Children's classes (age 3 and up): art, marine science, children's theater, and more! Please call for current information and annual events. MANAHAWKIN MART & FLEA MARKET 657 East Bay Avenue, Manahawkin (609) 597-1017 THE NEW JERSEY SURF MUSEUM AT TUCKERTON SEAPORT Tuckerton Seaport, 120 East Main Street, Tuckerton, (609) 296-8868 www.TuckertonSeaport.org Please refer to our listing under "Historic Sites & Museums."