Jersey Shore Magazine

j e r s e y s h o r e • s p r i n g 2 0 1 5 21 ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ 21 ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ termite as you crawl through our mudtube. Watch ants for- age for food and build tunnels in our live ant nest. Safely get up close to our observation hive and see our busy bees. Touch a live tarantula, scorpion, millipede, and a hissing cockroach before you leave. Historic Villages BAY VILLAGE 9th and Bay Avenue, Beach Haven 609) 492-2800 www.bayvillagelbi.com 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 sea- food, enjoy a cup of cappuccino, or indulge in a delicious take-out dinner of fresh scallops at Off The Hook restau- rant. 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 our listing under Historic Sites & Museums. 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 interac- tion 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 build- ings, demonstrations, interpretive exhibits, events, festivals, live aquatic displays, and more. Decoy carvers, boat build- ers, basket makers, and baymen 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, cruising yachts, and party boats displayed on land and water. Open daily from 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Horse Racing FREEHOLD RACEWAY Routes 9 and 33, Freehold, (732) 462-3800 www.freeholdraceway.com Harness racing, trotters, pacers, and daytime racing. MONMOUTH PARK RACETRACK 175 Oceanport Avenue, Oceanport (732) 222-5100 www.monmouthpark.com Simulcast racing, Thoroughbred racing. Ice Skating HOWELL ICE WORLD 269 Lakewood Farmingdale Road (Route 524/547), Howell, (732) 378-6600 www.howelliceworld.com Hockey, league play, skating lessons, public skating, and restaurant. JERSEY SHORE ARENA 1215 Wycoff Road, Wall, (732) 919-7070 Hockey programs, figure skating, public skating, parties, laser tag, restaurant, and game room. OCEAN ICE PALACE 197 Chambers Bridge Road, Brick, (732) 477-4411 www.oceanhockey.com Hockey, league play, skating lessons, public skating, pro shop, and restaurant. RED BANK ARMORY ICE COMPLEX 75 Chestnut Street, Red Bank, (732) 450-9001 www.redbankarmory.com Hockey, league play, skating lessons, public skating, pro shop, and parties. WINDING RIVER SKATING CENTER 1211 Whiteville Road, Toms River, (732) 244-0720 www.tomsrivertownship.com Kayaking & Stand Up Paddling JERSEY PADDLER SCHOOL - LESSONS & TOURS 1756 Rt. 88 West at Rt. 70, Brick, 888-22-KAYAK or (732) 458-5777 www.JerseyPaddler.com Please refer to our ad on page 36 and our listing on page 33. Learn how to kayak or stand up paddle, brush up on your paddling skills, or tour the Shore's waterways! The Jersey Paddler is pleased to provide kayak and stand-up paddle- board instruction and kayak tours with an emphasis on safety and fun in bays and rivers around New Jersey. Our instructors are certified by the American Canoe Association and the World Paddle Association and keep classes and tours small for personal attention. We offer classes, tours, and guided kayak fishing excursions. Contact us for more information or visit our website for our program listings. Party / Charter Boats DAUNTLESS Broadway Basin, 47 Broadway Point Pleasant Beach, (732) 892-4298 www.DauntlessFishing.com MISS BARNEGAT LIGHT 18th Street Dock, Barnegat Light, (609) 494-2094 www.missbarnegatlight.com QUEEN MARY Spike's Fishery, 415 Broadway, Point Pleasant Beach, (732) 899-3766 www.NJQueenMary.com Petting Farms & Zoos ATLANTIC FARMS 1506 Atlantic Avenue, Wall Township (732) 528-8680 Operating farm market, petting farm, and hayrides. POPCORN PARK ZOO Humane Way at Lacey Road, (Bamber Lake) Forked River, (609) 693-1900 www.popcornpark.org Located in the heart of the Pine Barrens and originally established in 1977 as a refuge for wildlife which could no longer survive on their own in the wilderness, Popcorn Park Zoo now has over two hundred domestic and exotic ani- mals living in large surroundings. Each animal has its own story. Perfect for children and adults alike. Pistol Range SHORE SHOT PISTOL RANGE 30 Airport Road, (off Route 70 in the Lakewood Industrial Park), Lakewood, (732) 905-6888 www.shoreshotpistolrange.com Please refer to our ad on page 38. Shore Shot offers ten indoor firing positions for pistol and small bore shooting as well as lessons with our top, NRA- certified instructors. Gun rentals are available for range use; no permit or license required. There is no age limit for firing on the range. Our retail shop has a complete line of new and used firearms as well as accessories for all of your shooting needs. Hourly rates and special membership plans are avail- able. Gift certificates available. Come on down and have a blast with us! Open Mon. 12:00 noon - 6:00 PM; Tues. - Sat. 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM; Sun. 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Planetarium THE NOVINS PLANETARIUM Ocean County College, Route 549 S. (Hooper Avenue), Toms River, (732) 255-0342 www.ocean.edu/campus/planetarium/index.htm The theater's upgraded technology brings viewers the universe as never before. Observing sessions and other events are held in conjunction with the local astronomy club, ASTRA. Visit the website for shows, times, and more information. Sailboat Rides SEASIDE SAILING Nelson's Marine Basin, 12 Lake Drive Island Heights, (732) 830-9285 www.SeasideSailing.com Waterparks CASINO PIER & BREAKWATER BEACH WATERPARK 800 Ocean Terrace, Seaside Heights (732) 793-6488 www.casinopiernj.com HURRICANE HARBOR AT SIX FLAGS GREAT ADVENTURE Route 537 (one mile south of I-195), Jackson, NJ 08527 www.sixflags.com Wineries CREAM RIDGE WINERY 145 Route 539, Cream Ridge, (609) 259-9797 www.creamridgewinery.com FOUR JG'S VINEYARDS 127 Hillsdale Road, Colts Neck, (908) 930-8066 www.4jgswinery.com LAURITA WINERY 35 Archertown Road, New Egypt, 1-800-Laurita or (609) 758-8000 www.lauritawinery.com u Historic Viking Village in Barnegat Light. Kelly S, Andrews continued on page 22 Judy Cardella The Novins Planetarium in Toms River.

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