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Attractions
BARNEGAT LIGHTHOUSE
Broadway and the Bay
Barnegat Light, (609) 494-2016
More commonly known as "Old Bar ney," the light-
house is the New Jersey Shore's most familiar land-
mark. 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 and 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
HISTORIC VIKING VILLAGE
19th Street and Bayview Avenue
Barnegat Light
www.vikingvillage.net
www.vikingvillageshows.com
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 three Arts
& Crafts Shows (5-24, 7-12, and 9-6) and two
Antique & Collectible Shows (8-2 and 9-20). All
shows are free admission.
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 West Main
Street, Tuckerton, (609) 296-8868
www.TuckertonSeaport.org
Please refer to our listing under "Historic
Sites & Museums."
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.
Kelly
S.
Andrews
Historic Viking Village, Barnegat Light.
