Jersey Shore Magazine

J e r s e y s h o r e • s p r i n g 2 0 1 5 20 ▼ 20 ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ 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. CASINO PIER & BREAKWATER BEACH WATERPARK 800 Ocean Terrace, Seaside Heights (732) 793-6488 www.casinopiernj.com Seaside is waiting for you! When visiting, make sure you don't miss Casino Pier on the legendary boardwalk, featur- ing new and classic rides, delicious food, games of chance and skill and their huge arcade. Many different promotions and events throughout the summer! Across the street, Breakwater Beach Waterpark is loaded with good, clean family fun! Let the little ones splash away in the safe, soft toddler area while the bigger kids take on the brand new thrilling slides! Family Value Packs and Ride/Slide admis- sions are outstanding value! FANTASY ISLAND AMUSEMENT PARK 320 West 7th Street, Beach Haven (609) 492-4000 www.fantasyislandpark.com 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! JENKINSON'S BOARDWALK Ocean Avenue, Point Pleasant Beach (732) 295-4334 or (732) 892-0600 www.jenkinsons.com Jenkinson's Boardwalk in beautiful Point Pleasant Beach is white sandy beaches, games, rides, delicious food, even a world class Aquarium. It's everything you expect from a true iconic Jersey Shore Boardwalk! Whether you are visit- ing for the day or making it your summer getaway, family memories are guaranteed. 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 admission fee in season. GSP Exit 98. ATTRACTIONS and Activities in Monmouth & Ocean Counties SEASIDE HEIGHTS BOARDWALK Seaside Heights Borough Hall, (732) 793-9100 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! SIX FLAGS GREAT ADVENTURE, SAFARI, AND HURRICANE HARBOR Route 537 (one mile south of I-195), Jackson, NJ 08527 www.sixflags.com Aquarium JENKINSON'S AQUARIUM Ocean Avenue, Point Pleasant Beach (732) 892-0600 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 sting ray. The Aquarium offers day camps, educa- tional workshops, birthday parties, and rentals. Area Town POINT PLEASANT BEACH 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 34. 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. There is fabulous dining and entertainment 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, entertain- ment, 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. Just some of our upcoming events include: 3-28: Annual Beer On The Boards (at Martell's); 5-14 - 5-16: Townwide Sidewalk Sales; 7-7, 8-4, 9-1, 10-4: Classic Car Cruises (downtown); 8-13 - 8-15: Townwide Sidewalk Sales; 9-19: Annual Festival Of The Sea (downtown); 10-17: Rhythm & Chowder Festival (Inlet Drive). Contact us for a compli- mentary Point Pleasant Beach Guidebook or visit us online! Auction & Flea Markets BASICS FLEA MARKET HOWELL FLEA MARKET & MINI-MALL 2301 Route 9, Howell, (732) 308-1105 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 NEW EGYPT FLEA MARKET VILLAGE AND AUCTION 933 Route 537, New Egypt, (609) 758-2082 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 Home of the National Hot Rod Associa tion's Summer Nationals. Drag racing. Motorcross. Bicycle Motor cross. WALL STADIUM 1803 Route 34 South, Wall Township (732) 681-6400 www.wallspeedway.com Baseball LAKEWOOD BLUECLAWS First Energy Park, 2 Stadium Way, Lakewood (732) 901-7000 www.blueclaws.com Boat Rides & Sightseeing Cruises MANASQUAN RESERVOIR 311 Windeler Road, Howell Township (732) 919-0996 or (732) 842-4000 www.monmouthcountyparks.com Please refer to our listings under "Parks" and "Canoeing & Kayaking." 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. $5.14 for adults and $3.27 for twelve and under. RIVER BELLE & RIVER QUEEN SIGHTSEEING & DINING CRUISES 47 Broadway, Point Pleasant Beach (732) 892-3377 www.riverboattour.com RIVER LADY CRUISES One Robbins Parkway, Toms River, (732) 349-8664 www.riverlady.com Bug Museum INSECTROPOLIS 1761 Route 9, Toms River, (732) 349-7090 www.insectropolis.com Over a dozen exhibit areas, view thousands of beautiful and bizarre exotic insects from all over the world. Play bug games on our touch-screen computers. Pretend you are a For more Attractions & Activities, please visit www.jerseyshorevacation.com. PLACES TO GO & THINGS TO DO continued from page 19 Point Pleasant Beach boardwalk. Jill Ocone

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