Jersey Shore Magazine

J e r s e y s h o r e • F A L L / H O L I D A Y 2 0 2 3 38 ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ 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.apboardwalk.com www.CityofAsburyPark.com One of NJ's top ten beaches, unique shops and restaurants on the boardwalk plus Convention Hall and the Paramount Theatre. FANTASY ISLAND AMUSEMENT PARK 320 7th Street, Beach Haven (609) 492-4000 www.fantasyislandlbi.com Thrilling rides, exciting games, free entertainment, and a delightful ice cream parlor and food court. All this is combined in a clean, safe, friendly atmo- sphere. 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. 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 100 Grant Avenue, Seaside Heights (732) 793-9100 www.seaside-heightsnj.org Seaside Heights Business Improvement District/Tourism, P.O. Box 43 Seaside Heights, 833-4SEASIDE www.exit82.com Three-mile-long beachfront that has white sandy beaches and a mile-long boardwalk in Seaside Heights overflowing with games, rides, waterpark, restaurants, and shops. Historic Villages HISTORIC VIKING VILLAGE 19th Street and Bayview Avenue Barnegat Light www.vikingvillage.net www.vikingvillageshows.com Bring the family to Barnegat Light's Historic Viking Village. A visit will bring you back in time to the early days of a quaint fishing village. The tiny fish- ing shacks have been turned into little shops with something for everyone including art, antiques, gifts, clothing, candy, handmade wares, and nauti- cal items. A fresh seafood market, gourmet coffee bar, produce stand, and seafood takeout may also tempt your palate. Take a free one hour tour to learn how the fishing industry works (Fridays, July and August, 10:00 AM). Viking Village holds three Arts & Crafts Shows (5-28, 7-9, and 9-3), two Antique & Collectible Shows (8-6 and 9-17), and Santa's Viking Christmas Village (11-25). All shows are free to the public. Visit the shops and watch the scallop boats, longliners, and gillnetters unload their fresh, abundant catch. Check out the Fishermen's Memorial Statue celebrating the legacy of commer- cial fishing. THE HISTORIC VILLAGE AT ALLAIRE Allaire State Park, Route 524, Wall (732) 919-3500 www.allairevillage.org Please refer to page 23 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 25. 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 Saturday to Wednesday from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Party / Charter Boats DAUNTLESS Broadway Basin, 47 Broadway Point Pleasant Beach, (732) 892-4298 www.DauntlessFishing.com MISS BARNEGAT LIGHT 18th Street and Bayview Avenue Barnegat Light, NJ 08006; (609) 494-2094 www.missbarnegatlight.com PURPLE JET SPORTFISHING FLEET Docked at Spike's Fishery, 415 Broadway Point Pleasant Beach, (732) 996-2579 www.PurpleJet.com QUEEN MARY Docked at Spike's Fishery, 415 Broadway Point Pleasant Beach, (732) 899-3766 www.NJQueenMary.com Petting Farms & Zoo ALLAIRE COMMUNITY FARM 1923 Baileys Corner Road, Wall Township (732) 796-3298 www.allairecommunityfarm.org This non-profit farm rescues animals and supports special needs populations—teens suffering from mental health issues, veterans with PTSD, and local families battling cancer. Enjoy zoo tours, scenic trac- tor-pulled barrel train rides, wagon rides, and more. At the petting zoo, visitors will encounter Nigerian Dwarf goats, sheep, chickens, rabbits, guinea hens, ducks, geese, Tofu the Turkey, a donkey, a nine- hundred-pound pig named Lily, Al the Alpaca, Lola Grace the cow, and a number of horses. Entrance and ride fees. On-site horseback riding lessons available for ages six through adult. The farm mar- CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE & TOURISM INFORMATION JERSEY SHORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 1856 Highway 35, Wall, (732) 280-8800 www.JSCCnj.com Please refer to our ad on page 39. Help your business grow and prosper by joining this premiere networking and business-generating organization. As a member of the Jersey Shore Chamber of Commerce, you will automatically open doors to more than 70 networking oppor- tunities throughout the year! You'll enjoy weekly breakfast meetings, informative business seminars, tasteful after hours, dinner and cocktail events. You will also have access to the business development tools and resources available at our con- venient and welcoming chamber office. You will have the ability to connect with a premiere network of professional business men and women…people who want to do business with you! Yet, the success of the JSCC is no accident. Guiding the Chamber for more than 17 years is Executive Director Evelyn Mars and her very hard-working Board of Directors. Thinking of joining? Visit www.JSCCnj.com or call the chamber office at (732) 280-8800. 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 the inside back cover. 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 choices, 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 experi- enced. Contact us for a complimentary Point Pleasant Beach Guidebook or visit us online! UPCOMING EVENTS: 10-8: 5th Annual Inlet Tug; 10-12: Ladies Night Out; 10-21: Annual Beach Sweeps; 11-4: Beers On The Boards; 11-24: Annual Tree Lighting & Santa's Arrival; Dec.: dates t.b.a.: Breakfasts and Brunches with Santa and Free Horse & Carriage Rides!

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