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Area Towns • Tourism Information • Colleges / Universities • Hospitals & Healthcare
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Attractions & Activities
Amusement Parks, Rides, & Boardwalks • Antiquing • Aquarium • Artists’ Guilds
Auction & Flea Markets • Auto Racing • Bicycle Rentals
Boat Rides & Sightseeing Cruises • Bug Museum
Casinos • Charter Fishing • Golf Club • Historic Villages
Horse Racing • Ice Skating • Kayaking & Canoeing • Lighthouses
Petting Farms, Zoos, & Wildlife Safari • Pistol Range • Planetarium
Sailboat Charters • Water Parks
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Theaters, Theater Companies, & Concert Halls
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Parks, Recreation Areas, Trails, & Scenic Overlooks
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Historic Sites & Museums
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Area Towns

Highlighted below are a just some of the towns and regions in Ocean and Monmouth Counties at the Jersey Shore.

ASBURY PARK
Asbury Park, (732) 502-5749
www.CityofAsburyPark.com
Beach days. City nights. Asbury Park is summer. Soak up the sun on our pristine boardwalk and beach, or stroll through the downtown and take in a unique shopping experience. From art to fashion to furnishings, Asbury's streets hold everything you desire. When you're full of the sun and the shops, grab a bite at one of Asbury's specialty eateries and dive head first into the music scene. Alive with vibrant personalities and places, Asbury Park welcomes you. Come on in.

ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS
Atlantic Highlands Chamber Of Commerce
P.O. Box 141, Atlantic Highlands, (732) 872-8711
www.atlantichighlands.org
Atlantic Highlands is one of the towns that comprise the Bayshore Region of the Jersey Shore. Thought of as “the jewel of the Bayshore,” this upscale, historic village offers great shopping, antiquing, and dining, a five-plex cinema, and a full and half-day fishing fleet. Nestled among the hills along the Bayshore, Atlantic Highlands has more Victorian homes than any other town in New Jersey except Cape May. To learn more about the town's unique architecture, visit The Atlantic Highlands Historical Society located in the Strauss Mansion Museum, a late Victorian Queen Anne style “summer cottage.” Scenic Ocean Boulevard winds along the cliffs to Mt. Mitchill Scenic Overlook, the second highest point on the eastern seaboard, with spectacular views of the surrounding area and NYC skyline. Ten minutes away are the beautiful ocean beaches of Sandy Hook.

BAY HEAD
Bay Head Business Association
P.O. Box 135, Bay Head, (800) 422-9422
www.bayhead.org and www.bayheadnj.org
Aptly dubbed the "crown jewel" of the strand of beaches that constitutes Barnegat Beach Island, Bay Head is a dazzling historic haven by the sea, a town of timeless beauty with a friendly and elegant but down-home atmosphere for its 1,300 permanent residents and scores of visitors alike. The residents of Bay Head invite you to share in their places of worship, magnificent, unspoiled beaches, lovely Centennial Park, and numerous year-round social events. Stroll picturesque streets with well-kept homes and gardens and visit Twilight Lake, a waterfowl sanctuary. Enjoy the warmth and hospitality of comfortable hotels and fine bed and breakfast inns. Treat yourself to fun outdoor cafes and fine restaurants. Discover Jersey Shore artwork in the gift shops, find unique boutiques, antiques, food, and other specialties. Enjoy these many attractions and share with the pride as "Bay Headers" welcome you to a very special place, Bay Head! Summer 2010 Events: 6-5: Davey Jones Day, Bay Head School 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM; 6-5: Town-wide Garage Sale; 6-12: Art in the Park, Centennial Park, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM (rain date 6/13); 6-14: Gardens by the Sea Tour, advanced tickets only, call (732) 701-1276; 6-26: Coffee House at St. Paul's UMC, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM; 7-24: Christmas in July Arts and Crafts Show, St. Paul's UMC, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM; 8-2 - 6: Vacation Bible School, St. Paul's UMC; 8-21: Firemen's Clambake, 12:00 noon - 5:00 PM; 9-18: 26th Annual Classic Boat Show, Johnson Bros. Boatworks, Bldg. 12, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM; 9-25: Bay Head Historical Society House Tour, (732) 892-0223; 10-2: Shark Run, sponsored by Bay Head Home & School, Bridge Ave., 8:30 AM. For a complete list of events and historical society activities, see the Calendar of Events at www.bayhead.org.

THE BAYSHORE REGION
Monmouth County Department Of Economic Development/Tourism
31 East Main Street, Freehold, (732) 431-7476 or (800) 523-2587
www.visitmonmouth.com/tourism
Northern Monmouth Chamber Of Commerce
1340 Highway 36, Suite 22, P.O. Box 5007, Hazlet, (732) 203-0340
www.northernmonmouth.org
Bayshore Development Office
945 Highway 36, Leonardo, (732) 291-4206
www.bayshorenj.com
The Bayshore Region is comprised of the following communities: Aberdeen, Atlantic Highlands, Hazlet, Highlands, Keansburg, Keyport, Matawan, Middletown Township (including Middletown, Belford, Leonardo, Navesink, and Port Monmouth), and Union Beach as well as Sandy Hook, part of the Gateway National Recreation Area. The Bayshore is situated on the Raritan Bay and the Atlantic Ocean and is in close proximity to New York City and other New Jersey attractions by ferry, train, or car. Along the Bayshore, you'll find great shopping, antiquing, dining, places to stay, and homes to buy or rent. You'll also find beaches for sunning and swimming or quiet exploring, and many of these true boating and fishing communities still retain the warmth and feel of the vanishing “old Jersey Shore.” Its wonderful historic sites, parks, trails, scenic overlooks, and two lighthouses are some of the best and most unique in New Jersey. Whether you're visiting the Bayshore for business or pleasure, there's plenty to do and see. From its northern bay shoreline, to its pristine environmental jewel, Sandy Hook, to its hills and rolling horse pastures, along the Bayshore you'll find a sampling of everything that life at the Jersey Shore has to offer.

FREEHOLD / MANALAPAN / MARLBORO REGION
Information coming soon!

HIGHLANDS
Information coming soon!

KEYPORT
Keyport Business Alliance
14 West Front Street, P.O. Box 636, Keyport, (732) 739-0690
www.keyportonline.com
Keyport is one of the towns that comprise the Bayshore Region of the Jersey Shore. Thought of as “the pearl of the Bayshore” and located at the foot of Keyport Harbor and Matawan Creek, Keyport is surrounded by Hazlet and Aberdeen Townships and the Borough of Union Beach. In Keyport you'll find great shopping, antiquing, dining, places to stay, and homes to buy or rent. Visit the website to see days of fun to be had in this unique Jersey Shore town. Keyport is accessible from Highways 35 and 36 and from GSP Exit 117; it is only forty miles from NYC by car, bus, or train and only twenty nautical miles by passenger ferry to downtown Manhattan.

LAVALLETTE
www.lavallette.org
www.lavallettebusiness.com
The Lavallette Heritage Committee is celebrating their twenty-fourth anniversary. They invite you to attend outstanding events that are wonderful for the entire family. Please visit their website for many other events. Summer 2010 Events: 7-4: Independence Day concert and fireworks; 7-17: Flea Market at the Firehouse, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (rain date 7-18); 7-25: Annual Arts & Crafts Show and Concert, 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM; Tuesdays in July and August: Movies on the Bay, 8:00 PM; Wednesdays, 7-14, 7-28, 8-11: Sidewalk Sales; Sundays in July and August: Band Concerts at the gazebo, 7:00 PM; 8-21: Flea Market at the Firehouse, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (rain date 8-22); 9-11: Annual Heritage Day Festival, featuring all day events and entertainment, over 200 vendors, food, arts, and crafts, and fun rides for kiddies, 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM (rain date 9-12).

MANASQUAN
Manasquan Chamber Of Commerce
107 Main Street, Manasquan, (732) 223-8303
www.manasquanchamber.com
Manasquan Tourism Commission
201 East Main Street, P.O. Box 199, Manasquan, (732) 223-0544
Manasquan derives its name, Man-A-Squaw-Han (stream of the Island of Squaws), from the Lenni Lenape Indians who summered here for hundreds of years. The town was first settled as a part of Shrewsbury in the late 1600s. Because of its prime Jersey Shore location, it has been an ideal summer resort and year-round community for centuries. For sunbathers, swimmers, and surf fishers, Manasquan has one mile of clean, sandy beaches. There is also a thriving business community—a variety of stores, shops, services, restaurants, and hotel and rental accommodations are available. 2010 Events: Every Thursday, 7-1 – 9-2: Farmers' Market, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM; 5-23: Taste of Manasquan, noon – 4:00 PM; 8-6 – 8-7: Summer Sidewalk Sale, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM; 9-25: Fall Arts & Crafts Festival, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (rain date 9-26); 10-18: - 11-1: Scarecrow Contest, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM; 12-3: Tree Lighting Ceremony, 6:00 PM (rain date 12-10).

OCEAN GROVE
Ocean Grove, (732) 775-0035
www.oceangrove.org
Ocean Grove is God's Square Mile on the Jersey Shore. For 141 years, the Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association has been about the business of providing a place for spiritual birth, growth, and renewal in this beautiful seaside setting. It is an authentic Victorian seaside town that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, filled with all the charm and peace of a bygone era, and yet, ready to serve your family in the 21^st century. The centerpiece of Ocean Grove is the historic Great Auditorium and summer tent community where some of the world's greatest preachers can be heard every Sunday. A pristine beach and commercial free boardwalk look much the same as they did in the 1800s. Worship, free boardwalk praise events and concerts, and recitals of the 100-year-old Hope-Jones pipe organ as well as popular entertainment, Christian concerts, and a classical music series are scheduled throughout the summer. Come and stay with us for a day or a lifetime!

POINT PLEASANT BEACH AMUSEMENT AREA
Point Pleasant Beach Chamber Of Commerce, (732) 899-2424
Deep-sea fishing, wonderful seafood restaurants, inland waterways as well as a mile-long white sand beach, boardwalk, arcades, stores, and rides. Daily beach admission fee. GSP Exit 98.

RED BANK
• Red Bank RiverCenter, 20 Broad Street, (732) 842-4244; Toll Free Info Line: (888) Hip-Town
www.redbankrivercenter.org
• Eastern Monmouth Area Chamber Of Commerce, 47 Reckless Place, (732) 741-0055
www.emacc.org
• Red Bank Arts & Antique District, (732) 530-7300
www.redbankartsantique.com
Red Bank is a combination of historic charm and progressiveness. Situated along the banks of the Navesink river, embraced by established neighborhoods and tree lined streets, the downtown shopping district is anchored by two waterside parks and features shopping variety and evening excitement. New Jersey Monthly Magazine tagged Red Bank the "hippest town in New Jersey" and more recently said, "this town is loaded with antique shops, restaurants, clothing stores, art galleries, and atmosphere." Right now Red Bank has recently improved on an already delightful shopping district by adding wider brick sidewalks, benches, historic lampposts, and new landscaping. Combined with Red Bank's "outrageous customer service," this will guarantee an exciting shopping day or a wonderful weekend escape! Easy access from GSP Exit 109. Train just fifty minutes from NYC. Sail or motor right into the Broad Street shopping area!

RED BANK ATTRACTIONS & ENTERTAINMENT:

THE ANTIQUE CENTER OF RED BANK
Corner of West Front Street and Bridge Avenue, Red Bank, (732) 842-4336
150 Dealers in three buildings.

COUNT BASIE THEATRE
99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, (732) 842-9000
A 1,500-seat theater featuring a year-round performance schedule of symphonic and popular music, ballet, jazz, modern dance, and children's programs. For a list of upcoming events please call the theater.

THE GALLERIA
Corner of West Front Street and Bridge Avenue in the heart of the Antique District, Red Bank, (732) 530-7300
Collection of unique shops, restaurants, and a billiard club in a historic setting

HISTORIC DOWNTOWN RED BANK
RiverCenter: (732) 842-4244
Toll Free Info Line: (888) Hip-Town
Enjoy a variety of more than 300 shops, dining, and entertainment in an exciting yet relaxing downtown environment. Seasonal events are held throughout the year from weekly summer jazz concerts to holiday activities. Broad Street is the heart of downtown where you can experience a unique shopping day and/or a great restaurant for your dining pleasure.

MARINE PARK
Located in the heart of downtown Red Bank and overlooking the picturesque Navesink River
Marine Park is an attraction all year long. From hosting spring and summer jazz concerts and festivals to watching ice boating in the winter, Marine Park is a must see.

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.

RIVERSIDE GARDENS PARK
Front Street, Red Bank
This newly renovated park, which also overlooks the Navesink River, is perfect for an afternoon picnic or an evening stroll.

SEA LAND MARINE
261 West Front Street, Red Bank, (732) 741-5753
Spend the day fishing on the Navesink River.

SEASIDE HEIGHTS / PARK AMUSEMENT AREA
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, restaurants, and shops. When visiting, be sure to take a ride on the antique Dentzel/Looff Carousel!

SPRING LAKE
Spring Lake Chamber Of Commerce
304 Washington Avenue, Suite 104, Spring Lake, (732) 449-0577
www.springlake.org
The picturesque seaside town of Spring Lake offers its residents and vacationers an unhurried atmosphere of gracious living which has made it a unique resort at the Jersey Shore for more than 100 years. Two miles of uncluttered beach and the longest non-commercial boardwalk in New Jersey add to the one-of-a-kind atmosphere. Turn-of-the-century architecture borders the wide, tree-lined streets which surround a large lake. "Spring Lake" is named for the fountains of crystal clear water which emanates from a multitude of underground springs. Paths, shady nooks, and rock gardens extend through the weeping willow lined shores of the lake and provide a peaceful spot for a quiet evening walk. Shoppers also have a reason to enjoy Spring Lake. The town is noted for more than sixty fine shops and boutiques. A variety of gourmet restaurants are here to tempt your appetite. Everything from home-cooked meal in a quiet atmosphere to continental cuisine in elegant surroundings is available. Entertainment may include a band concert at the Gazebo, or an evening of theatre at the Community House. Of course, golf, tennis, fishing, bicycling, water skiing, boating, horseback riding, and even thoroughbred racing and trotters are available nearby. Lodging for your ideal family vacation (or just a quick getaway) is available from more than two dozen wonderful bed & breakfast inns and hotels.

TOMS RIVER
Toms River - Ocean County Chamber of Commerce
1200 Hooper Avenue, Toms River, (732) 349-0220
www.oc-chamber.com
Visit historic downtown Toms River for its unique stores, shops, antique stores, art galleries, and restaurants or stop by the many shops and accommodations along Route 37. Take a cruise on a paddlewheel boat or shop across town at a large ninety-six store indoor mall. Toms River, the county seat, boasts a vast library system, excellent medical facilities, various places of worship, and outstanding educational institutions. Money Magazine called Toms River the “3rd Best Place to Live in the Nation”; Readers' Digest called it the “23rd Best Place in the Country to Raise a Family”; and Fortune Magazine called it “One of the Five Best Places to Retire.” Just minutes from white sandy beaches and attractions at the Seaside boardwalk and only forty-five minutes to Six Flags.

Tourism Information

MONMOUTH COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT / TOURISM
Jeanne DeYoung, Tourism Representative
1 East Main Street, Freehold, (800) 523-2587
www.visitmonmouth.com/tourism
The Battle of Monmouth on June 28, 1778 was the turning point of the Revolutionary War. We won the battle then, and we are still a winner––226 years later. Monmouth County, the Heart of Coastal New Jersey, offers pristine beaches, parks, cultural centers, historical sites, the arts, and antiques. Good roadways, excellent transportation, and accommodations galore! Please call, Jeanne DeYoung, Tourism Representative, for information on all that Monmouth County offers.

MONMOUTH COUNTY PARKS SYSTEM
805 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft, (732) 842-4000
www.monmouthcountyparks.com
Over 14,500 acres of preserved open spaces are available for your fitness and relaxing pleasure. From hiking trails and campsites to golf courses and historic sites, there are opportunities for all. Visit us on-line or call for brochures and directions.

OCEAN COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PARKS & RECREATION
1198 Bandon Road, Toms River, 1-877-OC PARKS
www.co.ocean.nj.us/parks
On 2,474 acres in sixteen parks, The Ocean County Dept. Of Parks & Recreation offers adults' and kids' programs, classes, sports events, trips, festivals, and more! All of the parks have at least a few picnic tables, and some parks are able to accommodate large groups. Three parks offer swimming facilities: Ocean County Park in Lakewood, A. Paul King County Park in Stafford Township, and Berkeley Island County Park in Berkeley Township. The first two have beautiful, freshwater lakes and sandy beaches. The third is on the Barnegat Bay, also with a sandy beach. All three beaches are staffed with lifeguards from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM daily from mid-June until Labor Day (conditions permitting). All three locations also have playgrounds, restrooms, and picnic facilities. There is no charge to use any of the county facilities. Call for brochures and directions.

OCEAN COUNTY PUBLIC AFFAIRS/TOURISM DEPARTMENT
101 Hooper Avenue, P.O. Box 2191, Toms River, (732) 929-2138 or (800) ENJOY33 (recording to leave name/address for tourism guide)
www.oceancountytourism.com
Ocean County, NJ—someplace special in the heart of the Jersey Shore—offers forty miles of sugar sand oceanfront beaches and the sheltered water playland of Barnegat Bay. Stroll lively boardwalks in Point Pleasant Beach, Seaside Heights, and Seaside Park. Visit the state's longest offshore island, Long Beach Island for cultural and fun activities. For mainland fun, visit Six Flags Great Adventure Theme Park, Hurricane Harbor, and drive thru Wildlife Safari. Visit heritage museums, nature centers, or historic Tuckerton Seaport. Climb Barnegat Lighthouse or tour beautiful Island Beach State Park. Try our B&B's and campgrounds. Spend a day at the ballpark with the BlueClaws minor league baseball team. Festivals and outdoor concerts abound. Boat, fish, swim, attend live theater, hike, parasail, crab, watch a parade, clam, antique hunt, or relax on your favorite beach. It's all yours to enjoy!

Colleges / Universities

DREXEL UNIVERSITY ONLINE
www.DrexelOnline.com
Drexel University offers degrees online from one of America's Best Colleges. Drexel's accredited online degree programs are designed for professionals who want to complete or advance their education at an online college without compromising quality. Drexel University's online degree programs—master's degrees, bachelor's degrees, and certificate programs—offer the same accredited curricula as their on-campus equivalents and are competitive with other colleges, online and traditional. Drexel's online college degree programs are backed with the experience of being a leader in education for more than 115 years.

Ocean County

GEORGIAN COURT UNIVERSITY
Lakewood Avenue, Lakewood, (732) 364-2200
www.georgian.edu

OCEAN COUNTY COLLEGE
College Drive, Toms River, (732) 255-0400

Monmouth County

BROOKDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Newman Springs Road, Lincroft, (732) 842-1900

MONMOUTH UNIVERSITY
Cedar Avenue, West Long Branch, (732) 571-3456

NEW JERSEY COASTAL COMMUNIVERSITY
Monmouth Boulevard, Wall Township, (732) 280-7090
www.njcommuniversity.org

Hospitals / Healthcare

Ocean County

SAINT BARNABAS HEALTH CARE SYSTEM
COMMUNITY MEDICAL CENTER
99 Highway 37 West, Toms River (732) 240-8000

SAINT BARNABAS HEALTH CARE SYSTEM
KIMBALL MEDICAL CENTER
600 River Avenue, Lakewood, (732) 363-1900

MERIDIAN HEALTH
OCEAN MEDICAL CENTER
425 Jack Martin Boulevard, Brick, (732) 840-2200
www.meridianhealth.com

SOUTHERN OCEAN COUNTY HOSPITAL
1140 Route 72 West, Manahawkin, (609) 597-6011

SOUTHERN OCEAN CENTER FOR HEALTH
730 Lacey Road, Forked River, (609) 693-9300

SOUTHERN OCEAN CENTER FOR HEALTH
279 Mathistown Road, Little Egg Harbor, (609) 812-1001

Monmouth County

BAYSHORE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
727 North Beers Street, Holmdel, (732) 739-5900
www.bchs.com

CENTRASTATE HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
901 West Main Street, Freehold, (732) 431-2000

MERIDIAN HEALTH
JERSEY SHORE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
1945 Route 33, P.O. Box 397, Neptune, (732) 775-5500
www.meridianhealth.com

MERIDIAN HEALTH
RIVERVIEW MEDICAL CENTER
One Riverview Plaza, Red Bank, (732) 741-2700
www.meridianhealth.com

SAINT BARNABAS HEALTH CARE SYSTEM
MONMOUTH MEDICAL CENTER
300 Second Avenue, Long Branch, (732) 222-5200

Attractions & Activities

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.

KEANSBURG AMUSEMENT PARK & RUNAWAY RAPIDS WATER PARK
75 Beachway, Keansburg, (800) 805-4FUN; (732) 495-1402
www.keansburgamusementpark.com
State of the art water park. Dozens of unique rides and games of skill. 2,500 foot fishing pier and free beach admission.

POINT PLEASANT BEACH BOARDWALK
Point Pleasant Beach Chamber Of Commerce, (732) 899-2424
Mile-long white sand beach, boardwalk, aquarium, arcades, restaurants, stores, and rides. Beach admission fee in season. GSP Exit 98.

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, water park, restaurants, and shops. When visiting, be sure to take a ride on the antique Dentzel/Looff Carousel!

SIX FLAGS GREAT ADVENTURE, WILD SAFARI, AND HURRICANE HARBOR
Route 537 (one mile south of I-195), Jackson, (732) 928-1821
www.sixflags.com
Six Flags Great Adventure & Wild Safari offer fun for the entire family! With 13 thrilling roller coasters such as Kingda Ka, Bizarro, and El Toro, four children's areas, interactive animal shows like Dolphin Discovery and Temple of the Tiger and a sensational concert line-up, there is entertainment for the whole family. After the sun goes down, the park will light up with the Glow in the Park parade and Saturday Night Lights fireworks. Adjacent to the theme park, encounter more than 1,100 exotic animals from six different continents in the largest drive-thru safari outside of Africa. Don't forget to stop-by Six Flags Hurricane Harbor to ride the all-new Tornado, offering more wet and wild fun at the No. 1 water park in the Northeast.

Antiquing

THE ANTIQUE CENTER OF RED BANK
Corner of West Front Street and Bridge Avenue, (732) 842-4336
Voted the "best all-around, not-to-be-missed antique center in New Jersey" by The Star Ledger and "the Best of the Best in 2008" (as well as the past eight years) by the Asbury Park Press. The oldest antique center in America! For over 45 years, the place to discover treasures of an-other era. Over 100 dealers in every conceivable specialty—furniture, paintings, china, brass, silver, toys, vintage clothing and linens, and much more—offer a world of beauty for your home and your collector's instinct. New stock arriving daily! Al-low plenty of time to roam the build-ings. Located in the heart of the Red Bank antique district. Off GSP Exit 109. Open daily 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM; Sun. 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM.

RED BANK ANTIQUE DISTRICT
West Front Street and Bridge Avenue, Red Bank, (732) 842-4244 or (888) Hip-Town
www.redbankrivercenter.org

POINT PLEASANT ANTIQUE EMPORIUM
corner of Bay and Trenton Avenues, Point Pleasant Beach, (732) 892-2222
This antiques center features more than one hundred twenty five individual dealers under one roof who offer a wide selection of fine antiques, curios, collectibles and more.

POINT PLEASANT BEACH ANTIQUE DISTRICT CT
Arnold and Bay Avenues, Point Pleasant Beach, (732) 899-2424
www.pointpleasantonline.com

Aquarium

JENKINSON’S AQUARIUM
Boardwalk, Point Pleasant Beach, (732) 892-0600
www.jenkinsons.com/aquarium

Artists’ Guilds

GUILD OF CREATIVE ART
620 Broad Street (Route 35 South), (732) 741-1441
www.guildofcreativeart.com
The Guild of Creative Art is the oldest and largest art community of its kind in New Jersey. It is a non-profit dedicated to advancing excellence in visual arts through art exhibits, special events, and art instruction for all ages and all levels. Studio classes include drawing, painting, and sculpture. Visit our website or call for the current schedule.

OCEAN COUNTY ARTISTS' GUILD
Ocean and Chestnut Avenues, Island Heights, (732) 270-3111
www.ocartists.org
A non-profit organization working to promote the arts in Ocean County, this lovely Victorian Guild offers exhibition galleries displaying works by members and guest artists. Classes, workshops, and special programs are also available. Children's classes are a specialty. Come explore the newest addition—The Studio, the museum room, and gift shop as well. Open Tues. - Sun. 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

Auction & Flea Markets

BASICS FLEA MARKET
HOWELL FLEA MARKET & MINI-MALL
2301 Route 9, Howell, (732) 308-1105
A place to shop till your heart's content. Open Wed., Fri., and Sat. 10:00 to 9:00; Thurs. and Sun. 10:00 to 6:00.

COLLINGWOOD PARK AUCTION & FLEA MARKET
Routes 33 & 34 (just a half-mile west of the Collingwood Circle), Farmingdale, (732) 938-7941
A bargain hunter's paradise, rain or shine. Over 600 indoor and outdoor table. Fresh farm produce, bakery, delis, groceries, gifts, antiques, flowers, unusual finds, jewelry, slot car racing track. Open Fri., Sat., Sun. year-round.

ENGLISHTOWN AUCTION
90 Wilson Avenue, Englishtown, (732) 446-9644
www.englishtownauction.com
Over 700 vendors sell their wares in-clud-ing antiques and collectibles, automotive supplies, clothing, electronics, hardware, health and beauty supplies, home furnishings, gifts, jewelry, outerwear, pet supplies, plants for the home and garden, specialty food items, toys, jewelry repair, tailoring, vacuum repair, fast food delights, produce, and bakery items. Five indoor buildings and outdoor vendor area. Open Sat. or Sun. rain or shine.

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.co
A true flea market with hundreds of outdoor tables and dozens of indoor stores. Find antiques, new and used clothing, shoes, electronics, car parts and accessories, audio equipment, produce, flowers, home improvement goods, and much more. Open Fri., Sat., Sun. year-round.

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

Bicycle Rentals

D.J.'s CYCLES
1318 Main Street, Belmar, (732) 681-8228
www.DJsCyclesBelmar.com
D.J.'s ™ Cycles is the family bike store at the Jersey Shore. A leader in cycling for over 35 years, D.J.'s is now under new ownership, bringing increased experience, innovation, and excellence to the master custom building and service for which the store is known. We have hundreds of bikes and accessories for the advanced cyclist or the beginner. We are the largest carrier of cruisers in NJ with Jamis, Electra, Nirve, and Schwinn and offer a variety of bikes in many styles: hybrids, mountain, road, comfort, and youth. Our rental fleet of cruisers and tandems is updated and ready for you to enjoy. We specialize in providing bikes for the rider with special needs at all ages. We know bikes are a tool for empowerment and a vehicle for change.

Boat Rides & Sightseeing Cruises

JERSEY SHORE PIRATES
Riverfront Marina, Princeton Avenue (on the Metedeconck River), Brick, (732) 899-6100
www.jerseyshorepirates.com
Come sail with Jersey Shore Pirates as we bring the most unique form of family entertainment to the NJ Shore area. Bring your young pirates aboard the Sea Gypsy for a swashbuckling Pirate Adventure on the Metedeconk River. Your mini mates will have the opportunity to dress-up like pirates, get face painted with pirate "tattoos", and learn some pirate lingo before setting sail on an hour and fifteen minute long action packed adventure. Once on board, the mates will participate in an interactive treasure hunt on the high seas. They will learn the rules of the Sea Gypsy pirate ship, read a treasure map, discover a secret message in a bottle, and work as a team to defeat the enemy pirate who has stolen the keys to their treasure. Prepare to man our famous water cannons to win back the keys from our nemesis Pirate Pete! Once we have won back the keys, we’re off in search of the sunken treasure. X marks the spot for our crew’s hard earned spoils. The mates will use all of their might to hoist the treasure from the seas below onto the Sea Gypsy. Their reward: each child takes with them a handful of loot and a lifetime of authentic pirate tales to tell. The adventure continues when we discover the secret stash of "Pete’s Grog" and celebrate by dancing the Pirate Limbo as we safely return to port. While the adventure is the focus of our mates, SAFETY is the focus of our experienced captain and crew aboard our Coast Guard Certified Vessel. Jersey Shore Pirates is conveniently located in Riverfront Marina on Princeton Avenue in Brick NJ, next to the beautiful Windward Beach Park. This complete adventure lasts a total of an hour and forty-five minutes from face paint and dress up to our triumphant return to the dock. Call about birthday parties.

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 tours mid-May through October. $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for twelve and under.

RIVER BELLE & RIVER QUEEN
SIGHTSEEING & DINING CRUISES
47 Broadway, (732) 892-3377
www.riverboattour.com
Cruise the calm inland waters of the Manasquan River, Point Pleasant Canal, and Barnegat Bay aboard the River Belle, a replica of a Mississippi Riverboat. Narrated sightseeing cruises discuss the many points of interest along the route, and our lunch, brunch, and dinner cruises offer a bountiful buffet and full cash bar. All cruises offer a spectacular view, outside balconies, and plenty of sunsets. The season begins with a Mother's Day Brunch and a Father's Day Brunch from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM. Brunch Cruises sail selected Sundays July through August. Cruises sail seven days-a-week from July through Labor Day: Brunch: Sun. 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM, adults: $30., children: $20. Lunch: Wed.: 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM, adults: $30., seniors: $28., children: $22. Starlight Dinner Buffet: Sat. 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM, adults: $52., children: $30. Pizza & Fireworks: Thurs. 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM, adults: $30., children: $22. Sightseeing Cruises: 90 minute cruises sailing seven days-a-week, afternoons and evenings, adults: $18., seniors: $17., children: $8.25. Please contact our office for the sailing times. (All children's prices are for under twelve years.)

RIVER LADY
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
Insectropolis is a fun and unique insect learning center that dazzles visitors of all ages. There is plenty to see and do here! Set within the architecture of a bug-themed city, our creative displays entertain guests as they learn about these fascinating creatures. 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 termite as you crawl through our mudtube. Watch ants forage for food and build tunnels in our live ant nest. Safely get up close to our observation hive and see our busy bees. Or spy on our many other live insects. Of course, your visit is not complete unless you touch a bug! Touch a live tarantula, scorpion, millipede, and a hissing cockroach before you leave. Whether you are a bug enthusiast or just a curious visitor, Insectropolis has over a dozen exhibit areas that are sure to educate and entertain. Call about birthday parties.

Casinos

ATLANTIC CITY
Garden State Parkway Exit 38
Whether you want to spend a day at one of the eleven casinos or an evening watching some of the biggest names in show business, Atlantic City is perfect for a day or evening excursion.
Atlantic City Hilton
Boston Avenue & Boardwalk, (609) 347-7111
www.hiltonac.com
Bally's Hotel and Casino
Park Place & Boardwalk, (609) 344-3483
www.ballysac.com
Borgata
Renaissance Pointe, (609) 317-1000
www.theborgata.com
Caesars Hotel and Casino
Arkansas Avenue & Boardwalk, (609) 348-4411
www.caesarsac.com
Harrah's Resort Casino and Hotel
777 Harrah's Boulevard at Brigantine Bay, (609) 441-5000
www.harrahsresort.com
Resorts Casino Hotel
North Carolina Avenue & Boardwalk, (609) 343-3119
www.resortsac.com_
Showboat Hotel and Casino
801 Boardwalk at Delaware Avenue, (609) 343-4000
www.showboatac.com
Tropicana Casino And Resort
Iowa Avenue & Boardwalk, (609) 340-4000
www.tropicana.net
Trump Marina Casino Hotel
Huron Avenue & Brigantine Boulevard, (609) 441-2000
www.trumpmarina.com
Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino
Mississippi Avenue at the Boardwalk, (609) 441-6000
www.trumpplaza.com_
Trump Taj Mahal
1000 Boardwalk, (609) 449-1000
www.trumptaj.com

Charter Fishing

PURPLE JET SPORTFISHING FLEET
Canyon River Club, 407 Channel Drive, Point Pleasant Beach, (732) 996-2579 or 1 (888) 780-TUNA
www.purplejet.com
Purple Jet Charter Fleet offers a custom 44' Henriques Sportfish featuring a fun family atmosphere, fast cruising speeds, and quality custom tackle. Whether you desire a pleasant day of inshore action, a serious offshore/canyon tuna battle, or our family favorite, the Wednesday and Thursday evening Fish/Fireworks Special, Captain Dave Riback and crew will share their thirty-plus years of knowledge. Catering to both novice and professional. Full or half-day fishing, sunset cruises, inshore, or canyon tuna and our famous 3 1/2 Hour Family Fishing Special: only $499.!

Golf Club

EAGLE RIDGE GOLF COURSE
2 Augusta Boulevard, Lakewood, (732) 901-4900
www.EagleRidgeGolf.com
Eagle Ridge Golf Club is the only semi-private twenty-seven hole golf course in Ocean or Monmouth County! With generous fairways and bent grass hills, a natural Pinelands look is maintained throughout the course. Breathtaking views, bluffs, and tremendous topography changes to complete the visual imagery. A beautifully appointed 25,000 square foot clubhouse offers a well stocked professional golf shop, a superb full service restaurant and bar, The View Restaurant, and the elegant Grande View Ballroom, ideal for weddings and the most special of occasions. Eagle Ridge Golf Club is just fifteen minutes from the Jersey Shore, and a straight shot down the Parkway, Route 9 or Route 70!

Historic Villages

THE HISTORIC VILLAGE AT ALLAIRE
Allaire State Park, Route 524, Wall, (732) 919-3500
www.allairevillage.org
The Historic Village at Allaire is a non-profit, educational institution and outdoor history museum. Through collections, exhibits, and daily programs, the village presents events in the everyday lives of the inhabitants of Howell Works, an industrial community established between 1822 and 1850 when bog ore was smelted. The purpose is to create an understanding of the lives and times of the men, women, and children who lived and worked at the Howell Works. Grounds open year round. Buildings open Memorial Day through Labor Day: Wed. - Sun. 12:00 noon - 4:00 PM; Weekends in May, Sept., Oct., Nov. 12:00 noon - 4:00 PM.

ROVA FARMS
Route 571, Jackson, (732) 928-0928
Tour this unusual Russian resort com-munity. Visit pavilions, St. Vladimir's Russian Orthodox Church. Enjoy recre-ational activities and dine at the local restaurant. Tours by appointment.

TUCKERTON SEAPORT
120 East Main Street, Tuckerton, (609) 296-8868
www.TuckertonSeaport.org
Tuckerton Seaport, New Jersey’s only maritime museum, was established to preserve, present, and interpret the rich maritime history, artistry, heritage, and environment of the New Jersey Shore and the unique contributions of its baymen. The Seaport occupies a forty-acre site along Tuckerton Creek, a feeder into Little Egg Harbor Bay. Visit the re-created Tucker’s Island Lighthouse and learn about the mysterious disappearing of Tucker’s Island, as well as New Jersey Lighthouses, the U.S. Lifesaving Service, Barnegat Bay pirates, and more. Enjoy all of our seventeen buildings, each with unique and exciting exhibits, collections, and demonstration that promote an understanding of New Jersey’s cultural and maritime history and support the overall mission of the organization. Workshops, daily demonstrations, lectures, programs, tours, classes, and other presentations complement exhibits. 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

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.

WALL ICE ARENA
1215 Wycoff Road, Wall, (732) 919-7070
Hockey programs, figure skating, public skating, parties, laser tag, restaurant, and game room.

Kayaking & Canoeing

Northern Ocean & Monmouth Counties:

JERSEY PADDLER SCHOOL - LESSONS & TOURS
1756 Rt. 88 West at Rt. 70, Brick, 888-22-KAYAK or (732) 458-5777
www.jerseypaddler.com
Learn how to kayak, brush up on your paddling skills, or tour the Shore’s waterways! The Jersey Paddler is pleased to provide paddling instruction and tours with an emphasis on safety and fun in nearby Barnegat Bay and other bays and rivers around New Jersey. Our instructors are certified by the American Canoe Association and we keep our classes and tours small for personal attention. We offer classes, tours, eco-tours, family paddling sessions and guided kayak fishing excursions. Contact us for more information or visit our website for our program listings.

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 "Boat Rides/Cruises."
County operated public recreation area on 1,203-acre reservoir. Put in your own canoe, kayak, or electric powered boat and pay daily or seasonal ramp fee. Rent boats too!

Long Beach Island & Southern Ocean County:

CEDAR CREEK CAMPGROUND CANOE & KAYAK RENTALS
1052 Route 9, Bayville, (732) 269-1413
www.cedarcreeknj.com

HOLGATE H20 SPORTS
83 Tebco Terrace in the Holgate Marina, Holgate, (609) 492-1342
www.holgateh20sports.com
We are three miles south of Fantasy Island Amusement Park on LBI. We rent all new Yamaha Waverunners, Bentley ten-passenger pontoon boats, small skiff fishing or crabbing boats, and single and double kayaks. There is no boat license required to rent our boats or waverunners. We have a beautiful wildlife reserve just south of us to enjoy on your kayak ride. We are open every day from 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM weather permitting.

ROUTE 72 WAVERUNNER & KAYAK RENTAL
2400 E. Bay Avenue (located next to the beautiful Bonnett Island Estate, just pass Dutchman's Restaurant), Stafford Township, (609) 361-7147
www.Route72Waverunner.com
Hello and welcome to LBI! Looking for some fun on the water? Well, you found it! Route 72 Waverunner Rentals offers the largest riding area in LBI. All the waverunners are brand new and are great for the whole family. Each machine can hold up to three people or 500 pounds. Route 72 Waverunner has been operating in LBI since 1996 giving the best customer service and the best overall riding experience. Anyone 16 and up may operate with proper photo I.D. Route 72 also offers Kayak rentals. We have an amazing area to kayak, which circles Bonnett Island and is great for wildlife sightings. We offer single and double kayaks. Lots of fun for the whole family! Open Memorial Day through September. Hours of operation: 9:00 AM to 7:00ish.

Lighthouses

BARNEGAT LIGHTHOUSE
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.

ROMER SHOAL LIGHTHOUSE
Off Sandy Hook
The shoal and lighthouse are named for the William J. Romer, a vessel which sank here in 1863. Both are located in the approach to the Verrazano Narrows of New York Harbor on the east side of what is known as Ambrose Channel. It is visible from Sandy Hook and the eastern Bayshore region. The maroon and white harbor beacon dates back to 1898. Maintained by the Coast Guard. Closed to the public.

SANDY HOOK LIGHTHOUSE
Off Route 36, Sandy Hook, (732) 872-5970
www.nps.gov/gate
Located near the tip of this seven-mile barrier peninsula is the historic Sandy Hook Lighthouse. Lighted for the first time on June 11, 1764, the octagonal tower was the fifth lighthouse in the colonies and remains the oldest operating lighthouse in the U.S. today. The Lighthouse was occupied by British soldiers during the American Revolution and was bombarded by cannons served by Patriot troops. It was also the sanctuary to local refugees who were sympathizers of the King. The grounds around the Lighthouse are open daily, and a video program can also be viewed. The Lighthouse itself is open to climb on Saturdays and Sundays from April through mid-December. Volunteers from the N.J. Lighthouse Society offer tours inside.

SEA GIRT LIGHTHOUSE
9 Ocean Avenue, Sea Girt, (732) 974-0514
In March 1889, Congress approved funds for the establishment of a lighthouse to bridge the forty-mile gap between the Twin Lights Of Navesink and Barnegat Light. In July 1895, a site was chosen: Sea Girt at Wreck Pond, overlooking the Atlantic. One year later, on December 10, 1896, its beacon was illuminated. It would become the last live-in lighthouse to be built on the Atlantic Coast. Five station keepers manned the light from 1896 to 1940. A protector of those at sea, its original Fresnel lens focused the light from a kerosene lamp that could be seen for fifteen miles. During World War II, the Coast Guard patrolled the beaches and used the lighthouse to monitor the U-boat menace off the coast. Today, organizations use this preserved historic site as a meeting place, and schools visit for class trips. Inside are period furnishings, paintings, historic maps, local photographs, and lighthouse memorabilia. Open Sundays 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM.

TWIN LIGHTS OF NAVESINK
Off Route 36, Highlands, (732) 872-1814
Twin Lights Of Navesink is a brownstone double lighthouse. This two-beacon light marked the western entrance to New York Harbor. The south tower became the first electrically operated lighthouse in the United States. The present towers, rising 250 feet above the Sandy Hook Bay, were constructed in 1862. Though decommissioned in 1952, local organizations had a 500-watt blinker light installed in 1962 as a reminder of the Light's heritage. Marconi conducted the first ship-to-shore broadcast here. The museum's exhibit centers around the history of the Twin Lights, marine history, and the U.S. Life-Saving Service.

Petting Farms, Zoos, & Wildlife Safari

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 animals living in large surroundings. Each animal has its own story. Perfect for children and adults alike.

WILD SAFARI AT SIX FLAGS GREAT ADVENTURE
Route 537 (one mile south of I-195), Jackson, (732) 928-1821
www.sixflags.com

Pistol Range

SHORE SHOT PISTOL RANGE
730 Airport Road, (off Route 70 in the Lakewood Industrial Park), Lakewood, (732) 905-6888
www.shoreshotpistolrange.com
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 available. 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/planet.htm
The Novins Planetarium is embarking on an exciting new chapter in its history, upgrading the theater's technology to bring you the universe as never before! Although the planetarium theater is currently dark, observing sessions and other events will be held in conjunction with our local astronomy club ASTRA. Call or visit us on the web for the latest events and news about the new Novins Planetarium theater.

Sailboat Charters

SEASIDE SAILING
Pier One Marina, 3430 Adams Avenue, Toms River, (732) 830-9285
www.SeasideSailing.com
Experience the thrill of sailing with a Coast Guard Licensed Captain on the protected inland waters of the Barnegat Bay in Toms River, NJ. Enjoy the sights while basking in the summer sunshine or lend a hand and learn to sail while you take the wheel. On the evening cruise, you will see beautiful sunsets and moonrises. The 44 foot sailboat can safely and comfortably accommodate up to six passengers plus crew. Feel free to bring along your own beer, wine, and favorite food. Complementary snacks and soft drinks are provided. Gift certificates are available.

Water Parks

JENKINSON'S BREAKWATER BEACH WATER PARK
At Casino Pier, Seaside Heights, (732) 793-648
www.casinopiernj.com

HURRICANE HARBOR AT SIX FLAGS GREAT ADVENTURE
Route 537 (one mile south of I-195), Jackson, (732) 928-1821
www.sixflags.com

Theaters, Theater Companies, & Concert Halls

Although every effort was made to provide accurate information, please call or check the website for up-to-date information. Descriptions of performances are adapted from the respective websites.

ABERDEEN/MATAWAN REPERTORY THEATRE
Performances at the First Presbyterian Church, Route 34 and Franklin Street, Matawan, (732) 583-7874
www.spotlightplayers.org

ALBERT MUSIC HALL
131 Wells Mill Road (Route 532), Waretown, (609) 971-1593
www.alberthall.org
Since 1974, The Pinelands Cultural and Historical Preservation Society has dedicated itself to the preservation of Pinelands cultural heritage and to being the best place on the East Coast to hear live country, bluegrass, and old time music. Concerts are played every Saturday night from 7:30 PM to 11:30 PM.

ALGONQUIN ARTS THEATRE
173 Main Street, Manasquan, (732) 528-9211
www.algonquinarts.org
Algonquin Arts was founded in 1992 to provide cultural enrichment for the residents and visitors of Monmouth and Ocean Counties. Their programming includes dramatic and musical theatre, dance, musical concerts, film, and mixed media presentations. These presentations are offered to the public in the setting of the 540-seat Algonquin Arts Theatre, which reopened to the public in 1994 following an extensive renovation. Algonquin Arts also enhances the educational experiences of area students with diverse performances and artist-lead educational workshops. Please call the box office for shows and more information.

5-19: James Alexander, 10:00 AM.
5-27: Romeo and Juliet, 10:00 AM.
6-3 – 6-5: Max and Ruby, various times.
6-26: Capitol Steps, 8:00 PM.

AXELROD PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
Home to Center Drama, Jewish Community Center of Greater Monmouth County, 100 Grant Avenue, Deal Park, (732) 531-9100
www.jccmonmouth.org
This state-of-the-art 520-seat performing arts center opened in the summer of 2005. It features a year-round performance schedule of concerts ranging from rock, jazz, classical, klezmer, Broadway, and Yiddish, as well as theatrical performances, film festivals, festival of books, and children's events. A cultural gem at the Jersey Shore for people of all ages and backgrounds.

BROOKDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE - PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
761 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft, (732) 224-2411
www.brookdale.cc.nj.us/pages/124.asp
This 361-seat, thirty-year-old theater is home to everything from dramas and concerts to musical theater. Although the shows are performed mainly during the school year, they also have Summer Shakespeare in July. Show times vary but are typically on Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 PM and Sundays at 2:00 PM. Ticket prices vary as well and can run from $12. to $24.

CENTER PLAYHOUSE
Center Players, Inc., 35 South Street, Freehold, (732) 462-9093
www.centerplayers.org
Email: info@centerplayers.org
Center Playhouse is home to Center Players. It is an intimate, 49-seat, dessert theater, located in downtown Freehold Center. Programming includes Signature Series shows (fully staged productions that run for five weekends and include gourmet desserts and coffee), Applause Series events (“black-box” presentations with shorter runs that include original works, theater-for-children, musical events, and guest-theater presentations), and open house Play readings (monthly staged readings of new and under-appreciated works under consideration for future seasons).

4-23 - 5-23: I'm Not Rappaport, various days and times.

CONVENTION HALL AND PARAMOUNT THEATRE
Ocean Avenue (between 5th and Sunset Avenues), Asbury Park, (732) 897-8810
www.theasburyparkboardwalk.com
One of the most distinctive and majestic landmarks along the New Jersey Shore, Asbury Park's Convention Hall and Paramount Theatre is a multi-purpose venue of two separate buildings joined by a Grand Arcade. Convention Hall, located on the boardwalk and extending out over the beach, has a capacity of up to 3,600, depending upon the event. It features an impressive stage area and a spacious arena floor. The historic Paramount Theatre, which opened in 1930, is a showcase for music and performing arts. From movie classics such as Auntie Mame to the Red Bank Jazz Orchestra playing Duke Ellington's Nutcracker, the Paramount Theater offers a wide variety of entertainment.

COUNT BASIE THEATRE
99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, (732) 842-9000
www.countbasietheatre.org
Founded in , this 1,400-seat theater is known for first class entertainment in an intimate setting. The has played a schedule here for many decades. Famous musical artists such as , , , Bruce Springsteen, and the Brian Setzer Orchestra among others frequently perform at the venue in what are usually sold-out performances. In recent years, the theater has shifted to a wider audience. Family shows, musical plays, comedians (such as Jon Stewart and Lewis Black), and famous political commentators have all appeared here.

5-22: New Jersey Symphony Orchestra, 8:00 PM.
5-23: New Jersey Symphony Orchestra, 3:00 PM.

CYGNUS CREATIVE ARTS CENTRE
3056 English Creek Avenue, Egg Harbor Township, (609) 272-1199
www.cygnusarts.org
This comprehensive arts facility brings together artists and the community for classes, workshops, juried exhibits, and live performances of dance, music, and theater.

DUNCAN SMITH THEATRE
Holmdel Theatre Company, Crawfords Corner Road, Holmdel, (732) 946-0427
www.holmdeltheatrecompany.org
This historic, 125-year-old barn has been transformed into a modern, fully air-conditioned facility with 99 comfortably cushioned seats. Here, classics of all kinds—from Romeo and Juliet and A Midsummer Night's Dream to Arms and the Man and Godspell—engage audiences in a closer, more affecting way. By tackling challenging, contemporary plays such as Arcadia, Reckless, and Picasso at the Lapin Agile, the Duncan Smith Theatre offers a front row seat to exciting and imaginative theater.

EATONTOWN PLAYHOUSE
Tower Market Center, 3513 Route 35 North, Eatontown, (732) 460-0100
www.overtherainbowproductions.net
This family-oriented theater company has been staging everything from musicals to dramas to children's shows for more than ten years. A dessert theater, it houses 76 seats and also has a youth group theater company. Shows are Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 PM and Sundays at 3:00 PM, with children's shows on Saturdays and Sundays at either 12:00 PM or 1:00 PM. Please call for tickets.

6-4 – 6-19: Of Mice And Men, various days and times.

FIRST AVENUE PLAYHOUSE
123 First Avenue, Atlantic Highlands, (732) 291-7552
www.firstavenueplayhouse.com
This charming, intimate dessert theatre features year-round entertainment for adults and children. Performances include musicals, dramas, and comedies. Patrons sit at tables and have coffee and dessert and enjoy Broadway shows (Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 8:30 PM; Sunday matinees at 2:30 PM). This theater also features Paper Moon Puppet Theater shows for children on Saturdays at 11:30 AM. A dinner package is also available. Please call for reservations.

5-23 - ?: The Paper Moon Puppet Theatre: Pinocchio, various days and times.

GEORGIAN COURT UNIVERSITY
900 Lakewood Avenue, Lakewood, (732) 987-2263
www.georgian.edu

5-26 – 6-30: Mrs. Gould Welcomes Judy Garland, various days and times.

HENDERSON THEATRE
850 Newman Springs Road (Route 520), Lincroft (Middletown), (732) 774-STAR
www.premiertheatre.com

THE HISTORIC STRAND THEATRE
400 Clifton Avenue, Lakewood, (732) 367-7789
www.strandlakewood.com
Built in 1919, The Strand is known as one of the best acoustical theaters in the nation. This fully restored theater features a variety of musical, dramatic, and comedic events by some of the country's top performers, as well as the Garden State Philharmonic and fine ballet.

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 provides broad educational and cultural programs for all ages. They offer 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.

LUMIA THEATRE
179 Broadway, West Long Branch, (732) 229-3166
www.njrep.org
The New Jersey Repertory Company is dedicated to developing and producing new plays with diverse themes. It is also devoted to creating an atmosphere where classics can take on a fresh look and forgotten plays can find a home.

4-15 – 5-23: Yankee Tavern, various days and times.

MONMOUTH COUNTY PARK SYSTEM
Summer Theater in The Barn at Thompson Park, 805 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft, (732) 842-2000 DELETE LISTING NOT OFFERED THIS SEASON
www.monmouthcountyparks.com/theatre/theatre_main_06.asp
Celebrating their twenty-eighth season in summer 2010, this semi-outdoor theater specializes in musicals. They do two show runs for the summer season. Typically, the shows are run on Friday and Saturday nights, with a Sunday matinee, and play from mid-June through August. Please call for more information.

MONMOUTH UNIVERSITY
400 Cedar Avenue, West Long Branch; Box Office: (732) 263-6889
www.monmouth.edu/arts
LAUREN K. WOODS THEATRE: This 140-seat theater is used mainly for school productions during the school year. These can range from concerts to musicals to plays. During the summer, it's used as the Shadow Lawn Stage and produces three professional Equity plays, each for three weeks from June through August.
WILSON AUDITORIUM: Built in the 1930s, this theater space seats between 175 and 200 people and offers classical concerts and other types of presentations, including the Long Branch Poetry Festival.
POLLAK THEATRE: This 714-seat theater, built in 1970, features main stage artists, national and international dance companies, one-and two-man shows, and various other types of presentations. It's the home to the Two-River Film Festival and also offers such eclectic presentations as National Geographic photo slide shows and more.

NAVESINK LIBRARY THEATRE
Corner of Sears and Monmouth Avenues, Middletown, (732) 291-9211
www.monmouthplayers.org
Considered to be the oldest community theater in the area, The Monmouth Players were formed in 1953. This local community theater produces family friendly comedies and mysteries for three runs a year in February, April, and October. Its fourth run in December is billed as “Not Necessarily The Players” because it gives the actors a chance to expand by putting on some more controversial plays such as One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. Shows are Fridays and Saturdays at 8:15 PM and Sunday matinees at 2:00 PM. Please call for tickets.

OCEAN COUNTY COLLEGE - FINE ARTS THEATRE
College Drive, Toms River, (732) 255-0500
www.ocean.edu/campus/fine_arts_center/schedule.htm
The Fine Arts Center, located on the campus of Ocean County College, is home to the OCC Theatre Company, the Community Chorus of Ocean County College, the OCC Concert Band, and the 3 Story Players. Professional programs include a Select-a-Series, an Aspiring Artists Series with a Meet-The-Artist Reception, a Super Seven Series of entertainment for children, Curtain Calls, a script-in-hand new look at classic musicals, and a recently added series, MidWeek Jazz, presenting the music of Benny Goodman and the talents of Bucky Pizzarelli, Dick Hyman, Midiri Brothers, and many other talented musicians. In addition, the is the Orchestra-in-residence.

OCEAN GROVE GREAT AUDITORIUM AND YOUTH TEMPLE
21 and 22 Pilgrim Pathway, Ocean Grove
For tickets: 800-590-4064
www.oceangrove.org
The Ocean Grove Camp Meeting owns and maintains the 5,500 seat Great Auditorium that is more than 100 years old. The Great Auditorium hosts some of the great preachers in the world on Sunday mornings and wonderful family entertainment with top name Christian and popular entertainers on Saturday nights, Thursday Night chamber music concerts, light opera performances and organ recitals on the 100-year-old, world-famous Auditorium pipe organ. The Youth Temple replaces an original building that provides a home for youth music and dramatic events and Christian concerts and meeting space. The Youth Temple is available all year long for a wide variety of programming.

OCEANFIRST THEATER
STAFFORD TOWNSHIP ARTS CENTER
STAFFORD TOWNSHIP EDUCATION FOUNDATION
1000 McKinley Avenue, Manahawkin, (609) 489-8600
www.njstac.com
The OceanFirst Theater at the Stafford Township Arts Center (STAC) is south Jersey's newest resource for artistic and cultural experiences. Live music, dance, and theatrical programs offer enrichment for people of every age. Programmed and managed by the Stafford Township Education Foundation, STAC features state-of-the-art amenities and plays host to the finest amateur and professional talent. To learn more about the Stafford Township Education Foundation, please visit www.staffordfdn.org.

OUR GANG PLAYERS
Elizabeth V. Edwards School, Route 9, Barnegat, (609) 597-0553
www.ourgang.org
Our Gang Players, Inc., founded in 1977, is a theater troupe open to anyone wishing to experience the joy of performing. Performances are held at a number of venues including the historic Elizabeth V. Edwards School, the Barnegat High School Theater, the Stafford Township Arts Center's OceanFirst Theater, and the Holiday Inn in Manahawkin for dinner theater.

POLAND SPRING ARENA AT THE RITACCO CENTER
Toms River High School North Campus, 1245 Old Freehold Road, Toms River, (732) 818-8536
www.ritaccocenter.com
Since its dedication in 2003, the 3,500-seat arena has been the centerpiece of the Toms River Regional School District. The Ritacco Center hosts a variety of events such as professional and varsity sporting events, live music concerts, trade shows, and much more.

REVISION THEATRE
Performances at: The Carousel House on the Boardwalk, Asbury Park
Production Office: 603 Mattison Avenue, #4100, Asbury Park, (732) 455-3059
www.revisiontheatre.org
ReVision Theatre is a professional regional theatre company dedicated to producing invigorating theatre with a fresh new perspective reaching the diverse community of Asbury Park and beyond. They produce reinventions of previously produced classics, overlooked or forgotten work in a new way, and new work with a fresh voice. ReVision Theatre also produces readings, workshops, cabarets, concerts, and mainstage productions.

7-8 – 7-25: The Who's Tommy, various days and times.
8-12 – 8-22: The Bikinis, various days and times.
10-21 – 10-31: The Rocky Horror Show (location tba), various days and times.

SPRING LAKE THEATRE AT THE SPRING LAKE COMMUNITY HOUSE
Third and Madison Avenues, Spring Lake, (732) 449-4530
www.springlaketheatre.com
Since 1978, the Theatre has been the home of the Spring Lake Theatre Company. Renovated in 1986, the theater seats over 350 patrons. The Spring Lake Theatre Company produces Broadway-quality musicals, comedies, and dramas, with professionally talented casts and lavish sets and costumes. Each year, the Company puts on six different shows, with the opening night ticket sales of each donated to different area charities.

STAGE EAST ENSEMBLE THEATRE CORP.
495 Iron Bridge Road, Freehold, (732) 780-8477

SURFLIGHT THEATRE
Engleside and Beach Avenues, Beach Haven, (609) 492-9477
www.surflight.org
The Surflight Theatre produces large-scale musicals and plays from Memorial Day through mid-October and a holiday show in December. With a resident company of professional actors, Surflight has been producing live theater in a classic summer stock situation for over fifty years. In addition, Surflight offers Children's Theater from mid-June through September and a Celebrity Concert series. Please call for shows, times, and prices. Special rates for groups of fifteen or more are available including lunch and dinner packages.

5-29 – 5-30: Meet the Surflighters. Opening night celebration at The Gables, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM.
6-2 - 6-13: Rodgers and Hart’s On Your Toes, various days and times.

TWO RIVER THEATRE
21 Bridge Avenue, Red Bank, (732) 345-1400
www.trtc.org
One of the newest additions to Monmouth County theaters is the new Two River Theatre, which opened in Red Bank in the fall of 2005. This is a state-of-the-art performance space. The main theater seats 350 people and is home to the main stage season. Centered around a thrust stage, the furthest seats are no more than thirty-six feet from the performers. The new facility also includes the 99-seat Marion Huber Theater, a black box theater that is host to more experimental works, readings, classes, and rehearsals.

5-18 – 6-6: Picasso At The Lapin Agile, various days and times.

ALSO OF INTEREST:

BRICK COMMUNITY PLAYERS
Brick Civic Plaza, 270 Chambers Bridge Road, Brick, (732) 920-3305

GARDEN STATE PHILHARMONIC
150 Brick Boulevard, Brick, (732) 451-0064
www.gardenstatephilharmonic.com

THE NOVINS PLANETARIUM
Ocean County College, Route 549 S.
(Hooper Avenue), Toms River, (732) 255-0342
www.ocean.edu/planet.htm
The Novins Planetarium is embarking on an exciting new chapter in its history, upgrading the theater's technology to bring you the universe as never before! Although the planetarium theater is currently dark, observing sessions and other events will be held in conjunction with our local astronomy club ASTRA. Call or visit us on the web for the latest events and news about the new Novins Planetarium theater.

“SUNDAY SMILERS” PERFORMANCES FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILY
A Program of the Monmouth County Park System
Tatum Park Red Hill Activity Center, Red Hill Road, Middletown, (732) 842-4000 ext.1
www.monmouthcountyparks.com

TOMS RIVER HIGH SCHOOL NORTH
1245 Old Freehold Road, Toms River, (732) 267-5958
www.starlightperformers.org

Parks, Recreation Areas, Trails, & Scenic Overlooks

(Highlighted below are just some of the Parks and Recreation Areas in Ocean and Monmouth counties at the Jersey Shore. For a complete listing, please refer to "Parks/Recreation."

A. PAUL KING COUNTY PARK
Junction of Routes 9 and 72, Stafford Township, (609) 296-5606
Situated on lovely Manahawkin Lake, this 48-acre park lies nestled in the heart of Stafford Township. It offers a variety of recreation possibilities, including beach volleyball, a brightly colored children's playground, a large picnic area shaded by a stand of pines, and a protected sandy swimming beach open from mid-June through Labor Day in September. Basketball court, horseshoes, fishing, handicap accessible, restrooms.

ALLAIRE STATE PARK
THE HISTORIC VILLAGE AT ALLAIRE
Route 524, Wall, (732) 938-2371
www.allairevillage.org
Please refer to our listing under Attractions.
This park boasts a restored early-nineteenth-century bog iron mining community. You'll find picnicking, playgrounds, campsites, riding trails, a nature center, and the Pine Creek Railroad steam trains. See also “The Historic Village At Allaire” under “Historic Sites & Museums.”

BARNEGAT LIGHTHOUSE STATE PARK
Route 72, Long Beach Island, (732) 494-2016
www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests
A one time hideout of Captain Kidd and his pirates, this panoramic beach now offers fishing, swimming, and picnicking. Historic "Old Barney" lighthouse is here, too.

BAYSHORE WATERFRONT PARK
119 Port Monmouth Road, Middletown, (732) 842-4000
www.monmouthcountyparks.com/parks/bayshore.asp
Views of Raritan Bay and the NYC skyline; boardwalk, beach access, and 145 acres including a fishing pier.

BEAVER DAM CREEK COUNTY PARK
Bridge Avenue, Point Pleasant, 1-877-OC PARKS
This expertly groomed 40 acre park has something for everyone! Take a leisurely stroll along Beaver Dam Creek's boardwalk through tidal wetlands, seemingly miles from civilization. Enjoy a picnic under the pavilion while the kids cavort on one of two playgrounds. Or, engage in your favorite sport on six acres of playing fields. Two superb tennis courts and a basketball court are also available for use.

BERKELEY ISLAND COUNTY PARK
Brennan Concourse, Berkeley Township, (732) 506-9090
Situated on a scenic peninsula jutting out into the calm waters of Barnegat Bay, Berkeley Island County Park provides one of the best views of the bay in Ocean County. Its 25 acres feature a family-oriented sandy beach with protected bay bathing. The 100' crabbing/fishing pier is one of the County's most popular. Bring a picnic lunch and spend the day sunning, swimming, or crabbing. Picnic area, grills, playground.

CATTUS ISLAND COUNTY PARK AND COOPER ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER
1170 Cattus Island Boulevard (off Fischer Blvd.), Toms River, (732) 270-6960
The unspoiled beauty of nature is the main attraction at Cattus Island County Park. For nature lovers, this 497 acre park offers panoramic bay views, hiking trails, a boardwalk through the wetlands, a conservation area, bird watching, crabbing and fishing, picnic areas, a playground, and cross-country skiing in the winter. This environmentally sensitive park boasts miles of trails, many offering lovely vistas of the adjacent Silver Bay. Cattus Island is home to the Cooper Environmental Center, where visitors of all ages can enjoy the many displays and collections of snakes and reptiles, as well as numerous programs and presentations.

CHEESEQUAKE STATE PARK
300 Gordon Road (GSP Exit 120, off of Morristown Road), Matawan, (732) 566-2161
www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/parks/cheesequake.html
Cheesequake State Park's uniqueness lies in its geographical location. Not only is it situated in the middle of urban north and suburban south New Jersey, it lies in a transitional zone between two different ecosystems. Open fields, saltwater and freshwater marshes, a white cedar swamp, Pine Barrens, and a northeastern hardwood forest are the main characteristics of the park.

DEEP CUT GARDENS
152 Red Hill Road, Middletown, (732) 671-6050 or (732) 842-4000
www.monmouthcountyparks.com
Deep Cut Gardens is dedicated to the home gardener. The fifty-four acres of gardens and greenhouses are planned as a living catalog of cultivated and native plant materials to be observed through the seasons. Whether identifying the specimens in the gardens, questioning the horticultural staff, or perusing the books and magazines in the horticultural reference library, you will discover ways to improve your home garden. While there, visit the Home Compost Demonstration Area. Views of the surrounding countryside; shade, seating, and picnic tables.

DOUBLE TROUBLE STATE PARK
Double Trouble Road West, Berkeley, (732) 341-6662
www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests
You won't have any trouble enjoying this 4,000 acre park with restored village, sawmill, and cranberry bogs.

EDWIN B. FORSYTHE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE
Barnegat Division: Great Creek Road, Barnegat
Headquarters: Brigantine Division, Route 9, Oceanville, (609) 652-1665 forsythe.fws.gov
Established to protect tidal wetlands and shallow bay habitats for migratory water birds, the refuge's location is one of the Atlantic Flyway's most active flight paths. Its value for the protection of water birds and their habitat continues to increase as people develop the New Jersey shore for our own use. Wildlife drive and trails are open seven days a week from sunrise to sunset. Headquarters is open weekdays, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

ENO’S POND COUNTY PARK
East Lacey Road, Lacey Township
Eno's Pond County Park, the newest addition to Ocean County’s parks, opened in the Autumn of 1998. Its 28 acres and surrounding area have a long and colorful history dating to the Colonial period. The observation decks overlook Eno's Pond (which was once used as a source of ice for a hotel on the site) and are a good vantage point for viewing some of the pond's residents and visitors. Eno's Pond County Park is adjacent to part of the Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge Lacey Extension, and both entities are working to develop a trail system between the two properties. Conservation area, handicap accessible, open playing fields, nature trails, picnic area/grills, playground, restrooms, volleyball.

GULL ISLAND COUNTY PARK & CONSERVATION AREA
Broadway, Point Pleasant Beach, 1-877-OC PARKS or (732) 506-9090
All but a small parcel of land of this 48 acre tract is an island conservation area in the Manasquan River, and it's a great place for a picnic lunch or fishing the rich waters of the area.

HARTSHORNE WOODS PARK
300 Navesink Road, Middletown and 1402 Portland Road, Highlands, (732) 842-4000
www.monmouthcountyparks.com
You'll feel many miles away from civilization as you travel the trails of this park. Features include group cabin camping (by reservation), cross country ski trails, fishing in the Navesink River, and trails for walking, hiking, biking, and horseback riding. Trails include three miles of paved paths closed to vehicular traffic in the Rocky Point Section. Adventure, exercise, and relaxation await you on the nineteen-mile trail system of this 787-acre park. It's the perfect place to escape the sounds of suburbia.

HENRY HUDSON TRAIL
Aberdeen/Keyport border to Atlantic Highlands, and Matawan to Freehold, (732) 842-4000
www.monmouthcountyparks.com
This paved, ten-foot wide, 22-mile long trail is a former railroad right-of-way. It is relatively flat, traveling through both man-made and natural environments. Much of the trail is tree-lined, though some parts have views of surrounding wetlands, streams, and fields. The northern trail section runs ten miles (just north of and parallel to Rt. 36) from the Aberdeen/Keyport border at the intersection of Lloyd Rd. and Clark St. to the Leonardo section of Middletown/Atlantic Highlands border at Avenue D. Work is underway to extend the Henry Hudson Trail another twelve miles to Freehold Borough. Currently, the trail runs four miles from Rt. 537 in Freehold to Stevenson Drive in Marlboro. The trail then resumes at Station Road in Marlboro and continues for five miles to Church Street in Matawan. Future plans for the Trail include linking these two sections of trail and providing a connection to the original northern section of the Henry Hudson Trail.

HOLMDEL PARK AND LONGSTREET FARM
44 Longstreet Road, Holmdel, (732) 946-3758 or (732) 842-4000
www.monmouthcountyparks.com
This 572 acre park features hiking and fitness trails, fishing and skating ponds, tennis courts, playgrounds, picnic areas, a sledding hill, and more. Longstreet Farm, located in the park, is a living history farm that maintains life as it was during the 1890s. Costumed interpreters work the farm as it was over a hundred years ago. Come see the 14-room farmhouse, live animals, agricultural fields, and barnyard! Activities, guided tours, and children's programs are available. Open everyday except Christmas. The farmhouse is open only on weekends.

HUBER WOODS PARK
25 Brown's Dock Road, Locust section of Middletown, (732) 872-2670 or (732) 842-4000
www.monmouthcountyparks.com
Enjoy a fabulous view of the Navesink River and relax as you get away from it all on one of the trails. This park features 366 acres of forest and meadows. Other attractions include eight miles of multi-use trails, and the Environmental Center with hands-on nature displays. A visit to Huber Woods Park is the perfect opportunity to appreciate facets of nature that are often taken for granted. Take time amid the scenic beauty and panoramic views to observe the small things—the sounds, smells, lights and shadows, and subtle hints of seasonal changes. Relax in a meadow or take a walk along a wooded trail. Each experience will enhance your appreciation of the fascinating natural world around you.

ISLAND BEACH STATE PARK
Shore Road, Island Beach, (732) 793-0506
www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests
One of the few remaining undeveloped barrier beaches on the North Atlantic. Features bathing areas, food, as well as a nature center, wildlife sanctuary, and botanical preserve.

JAKES BRANCH COUNTY PARK
1100 Double Trouble Road
Beachwood, (732) 281-2750
www.ocean.nj.us/Parks/jakesbranch.html
Known as “The Gateway to the Pines,” Jakes Branch County Park offers a balance of active and passive recreation opportunities. The nature center in the park highlights the beauty, history, and natural surroundings of the Pine Barrens. Breathtaking views of the seemingly endless Pine Barrens can be taken in from the observation deck perched atop the nature center. Jakes Branch also offers soccer, baseball/softball, tennis, and basketball in addition to miles of nature trails. The tot lot, picnic grove, and open playing fields appeal to children of all ages.

LAKE SHENANDOAH COUNTY PARK
Route 88 East (Ocean Avenue) Lakewood, 1-877-OC PARKS
Tall oaks and pines surround the gorgeous 100-acre Lake Shenandoah, which is the focal point of this 143 acre park. Trout-stocked waters, accessible fishing piers, and an on-site bait-and-tackle shop with boat rentals make this spot perfect for freshwater fishing, from land or water. Small boat launch (electric motors only), conservation area, picnic area, and bike trail. See also “Shenandoah County Field Sports Complex.”

MANASQUAN RESERVOIR
311 Windeler Road, Howell Township, (732) 919-0996 or (732) 842-4000
www.monmouthcountyparks.com
Please refer to our listing under Canoeing & Kayaking and Boat Rides & Cruises.
County operated public recreation area on 1,203 acre reservoir. Hike, picnic, or put in your own canoe, kayak, or electric powered boat and pay daily or seasonal ramp fee. Rent boats too! Or tour the 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 tours from Memorial Day to the end of September. $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for twelve and under. Be sure to visit the Environmental Center on 331 Georgia Tavern Road. Dedicated to providing experiences of learning and discovery of wetland ecology and wildlife and habitat protection, the Environmental Center is open daily 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM. Free!

MILL CREEK COUNTY PARK
Mill Creek Road and Chelsea Avenue, Berkeley Township, (877) OC PARKS.
Mill Creek County Park is located in Berkeley Township between Pine Beach and Ocean Gate. Cedar chip trails, the Mill Creek, the Toms River, and three playgrounds make this a scenic and inviting park. It's 14 acres offer the perfect spot for a family picnic under the pavilion or at one of several secluded picnic tables. Basketball, conservation area, handicapped accessible, grills, restrooms, trails.

MONMOUTH BATTLEFIELD STATE PARK AND MONMOUTH BATTLEFIELD
Route 33, one mile west of Route 9, Freehold, (732) 462-9616
www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests
This is where Molly Pitcher became famous during a Revolutionary battle. It was on the Monmouth Battlefield that General Washington and General Sir Henry Clinton faced each other. This victory convinced the British that the revolutionaries were a force to contend with and not just a ragtag rabble. This is also the setting for the historic Craig House. Visitors center, picnic areas, and playgrounds.

MOUNT MITCHILL SCENIC OVERLOOK
460 Ocean Boulevard, Atlantic Highlands, (732) 842-4000
www.monmouthcountyparks.com
This is the Jersey Shore's highest point—266 feet above sea level—and is the second highest point on the Atlantic seaboard (after Maine's Cadillac Mountain at Acadia National Park). The overlook's twelve acres offer spectacular views of Sandy Hook, Raritan Bay, and the NYC skyline and features picnic tables and a playground. Mount Mitchill is home to Monmouth County's 9/11 Memorial. The memorial is a tribute to the 147 men and women born, raised, or residing in Monmouth County who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.

OCEAN COUNTY PARK
Route 88 West (Ocean Avenue), Lakewood, 1-877-OC PARKS or (732) 506-9090
This magnificent 323 acre facility in Lakewood has a rich and fascinating history. Ocean County Park was originally part of Financier John D. Rockefeller's vacation estate. White pine, hemlock, and other unique specimen trees, now mature, were imported by Rockefeller from all over the country. Fitness and bike trails, tennis courts, open playing fields, beach volleyball, canoeing, fishing, and even a driving range, all free of charge, appeal to adults of all ages; children will delight in using the playgrounds or swimming in the large, clean swimming lake on hot summer days. Warm weather isn't the only time to enjoy this park, however. Transformed into a lovely and silent winter wonderland after a snowfall, it's a great site for cross-country skiing. Of course, there is no charge for casual use of the park, the beach, or its other many facilities. Ocean County Park has a large, accessible picnic facility. Reservations are available for a nominal fee for up to 700 persons. 

PARKERTOWN COUNTY PARK
Dock Road, Little Egg Harbor, (609) 296-5606
This small park offers a getaway for locals and visitors alike. Its bayfront location offers an ideal spot for a picnic with family and friends under the pavilion. The playground will provide hours of entertainment for the kids. Handicap accessible, picnic tables, restrooms

ROBERT J. MILLER COUNTY PARK
Route 530, Berkeley Township, (732) 506-9090
Home of the renowned Ocean County Fair held each July, the 35 acre grounds are perfect for the many vendors, amusements, entertainers, 4-H clubs, and visitors who make the Fair an annual highlight. The park also has a playground and picnic area and is the site of a local, independently managed airport. Basketball, bike trail, conservation area, cross-country skiing, handicapped accessible, open playing fields, pavilion, restrooms.

SANDY HOOK:
GATEWAY NATIONAL RECREATION AREA, SANDY HOOK UNIT
SANDY HOOK VISITOR'S CENTER
SANDY HOOK LIGHTHOUSE
FORT HANCOCK HISTORIC DISTRICT
Off Route 36, Highlands, (732) 872-5970
www.nps.gov/gate
The Sandy Hook region of the Gateway National Recreation Area features seven miles of beaches (with lifeguards in summer), evening beach concerts, hiking trails, salt marshes, and over three hundred species of birds. Ranger (and self-guided) tours are available year-round. The park is open daily, sunrise to sunset. The Sandy Hook Visitor's Center at Spermaceti Cove is an 1894 U.S. Life-Saving Station that features exhibits on the peninsula's natural environment. It is open daily 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Located near the tip of this seven-mile barrier peninsula, is the historic Sandy Hook Lighthouse. Built at the request of New York merchants wanting to protect their ships entering the harbor, it was lighted for the first time on June 11, 1764. The octagonal tower was the fifth lighthouse in the colonies and remains the oldest operating lighthouse in the U.S. today. The Lighthouse was occupied by British soldiers during the American Revolution and was bombarded by cannons served by Patriot troops. It was also the sanctuary to local refugees who were sympathizers of the King. The grounds around the Lighthouse are open daily, and a video program can also be viewed. The Lighthouse itself is open to climb on Saturdays and Sundays from April through mid-December. Volunteers from the N.J. Lighthouse Society offer tours inside and are limited on a first-come, first-served basis. While there, also visit the Fort Hancock Historic District. Built in 1898, Fort Hancock includes gun batteries and over one hundred buildings. Start your visit at the Fort Hancock Museum; then visit History House, a 1890s officers' home. (History House is open weekends 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM.) Special use fees for beach parking are charged, while entry to the historic district is free.

SEVEN PRESIDENTS OCEANFRONT PARK
221 Ocean Avenue North, Long Branch, (732) 229-7025 or (732) 842-4000
www.monmouthcountyparks.com
This thirty-eight-acre park was named to honor seven presidents who vacationed in the immediate area. In the summer, its guarded beach is a great place to swim, sun, and surf. During the off-season, it is a nice place for a quiet walk. Park features include an activity center, access to launch personal watercraft, fishing, a playground, swimming, sand volleyball, pavilion with snack bar, and restrooms. New improvements include a regulation in-line skating rink, a skate park, a shelter, and parking area. The park is open every day from 8:00 AM to dusk.

SHENANDOAH COUNTY FIELD SPORTS COMPLEX
Route 88 East (Ocean Avenue) Lakewood, 1-877-OC PARKS
Six soccer and two softball fields on 84 acres await the visitor to this field sports complex, where any spring or fall afternoon will find fields busy with local teams and excited onlookers. Basketball, bike trail, playground, soccer, softball. See also “Lake Shenandoah County Park.”

SOUTH GREEN STREET PARK
South Green Street Terminus, Tuckerton, (609) 296-5606
Drive out to the very end of South Green Street for a breathtaking view of Little Egg Harbor Bay. Children will have a great time at the playground. This is an ideal spot to crab and fish—bring fishing tackle and crab lines! Handicap accessible, picnic area, restrooms.

STANLEY "TIP" SEAMAN COUNTY PARK
120 Lakeside Drive (Rt. 9), Tuckerton, (609) 296-5606
The 22 acre "Tip" Seaman County Park, located on the shores of Lake Pohatcong, is probably best known as the site of the Ocean County Decoy and Gunning Show. This yearly two-day event in September draws exhibitors and visitors from the entire eastern seaboard and beyond and has been named as one of the top 100 events in North America. "Tip" is also the home of the Barnegat Bay Decoy Museum and is just across Route 9 from Tuckerton Seaport. Fitness trail, bike trail, open play area, picnic area, playground, fishing, small boat launch, horseshoes, shuffleboard, basketball, soccer, softball, tennis, and volleyball.

TATUM PARK
144 Holland Road and 251 Red Hill Road, Middletown, (732) 842-4000
www.monmouthcountyparks.com
"A little piece of paradise where you can find peace of mind." That's one description of the 366 acres of rolling hills, open fields, and 6.5 miles of winding trails through red and chestnut oaks and tulip trees. Visit the park each season to see the beautiful changes in color. Picnic tables offer a relaxing place to lunch. Near the Red Hill Activity Center, you'll find a playground at the edge of the woods.

TURKEY SWAMP PARK
200 Georgia Road, Freehold Township, (732) 842-4000
www.monmouthcountyparks,com
Turkey Swamp features 2,111 acres including a 17 acre lake for fishing, boating, and skating. Fish for bass, catfish, or bluegills either from the shore or from canoes and paddleboats that you can rent in summer. The lake offers winter ice-skating when the ice is thick enough, nine miles of multi-use and fitness trails traverse the park which is located at the northern end of the Pine Barrens; Turkey Swamp's terrain is relatively level and the lake adds scenic interest. There is also an archery range and playgrounds. Get back to nature by spending the night at the family campground or reserve a picnic shelter for your next big group picnic. The family campground offers campsites, electrical service, water service (3-15 - 11-15), drinking water, modern restroom with hot showers and laundry, a self serve sanitary dump station for campers with holding tanks, fire rings for charcoal cooking and campfires, picnic tables, and a children's playground.

WELLS MILLS COUNTY PARK
Route 532, Waretown, (609) 971-3085
Wells Mills has the distinction of being the largest park in the Ocean County Park System, with over 900 acres of pine and oak forest within southern New Jersey's environmental marvel, the Pine Barrens. Miles of hiking trails, with varying degrees of difficulty, can be found here, including a Visually Impaired Persons trail. The three-story Nature Center offers a great display floor, a library, and the third floor Elizabeth Meirs Morgan Observation Deck. Environmental programs and classes, with experienced naturalists, are held regularly. The monthly “Full Moon Hikes” are but one of the popular events taking place here. The Annual “Pine Barrens Jamboree” (October 9) is an event not to be missed. Beautiful Wells Mills Lake has trails meandering around it, and is perfect for a leisurely stroll through the Pine Barrens. Bike trails, canoe rentals, conservation area, fishing, nature center, open playing fields, picnic area, playground, restrooms.

Historic Sites & Museums

ALLGOR-BARKALOW HOMESTEAD MUSEUM
1701 New Bedford Road, Wall, (732) 974-1430
The Old Wall Historical Society has restored and furnished this circa 1830 ten-room farmhouse and four outbuildings. A unique display of vintage clothing. Genealogy research. Open to the public on Sundays, 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

THE BAILEY-REED HOUSE MUSEUM
SQUAN VILLAGE HISTORICAL SOCIETY
105 South Street, Manasquan, (732) 223-6770
The original section of this home was built in the late 1700s, with additions to the building over the next several decades. The museum contains a circa 1850 parlor, a circa 1900 dining room, and the original part of the home is furnished in the 1700 period. The second floor has a circa 1850s furnished bedroom, a research room, a Manasquan room, a Nautical room, a “theme” room, and a general store where purchases are a available. Behind the museum is the Carriage House/Barn. Currently being renovated, the beams in this out-building are the spars from the shipwreck The Thistle from the early 1800s. Open for information and research Mon. and Thurs. 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM and the second Sunday of each month from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Tours by special appointment.

BARNEGAT HERITAGE VILLAGE AND THE BARNEGAT HISTORICAL SOCIETY
575 East Bay Avenue, Barnegat, (609) 698-5284
www.barnegathistoricalsoc.com
The aim of The Barnegat Historical Society is to preserve the Barnegat Heritage Village, the old buildings and shops that house a collection of artifacts and records which tell the story of the village of Barnegat. The Heritage Village consists of four major buildings and three smaller structures dating from the late 1700s to early 1800s. The Lippincott-Faulkinburg House was the first building moved to the site. This house is dated by deeds to 1866, but is thought to be of 1700s origin due to its construction. The Edwards House was relocated to the Society's property in 1976. This structure was traced by deed to 1813, but it is believed to have been built earlier by James Edwards, a friend and contemporary of George Washington. Colonial artifacts and furnishings are housed here. The Barber Shop, circa 1880, houses many local artifacts from the 19th century. There is also the newly restored, turn-of-the-century Butcher Shop. Among the three smaller structures are a corncrib and an unusual three-hole necessary. Open Memorial Day through Labor Day on Saturdays from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Private tours can be arranged throughout the year for groups of ten or more.

BARNEGAT LIGHT MUSEUM
5th Street and Central Avenue, Barnegat Light, (609) 494-8578
www.BL-HS.org
Considered one of the best maritime museums on the East Coast. Featuring artifacts, replicas, and photographs depicting the history of Barnegat Light and Long Beach Island and the fishing industry. The museum, once a one-room school for Barnegat Light, is now on the National Register of Historical Places. Open11:00 AM to 4:00 PM every day in July and August; open weekends June through October 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

BATSTO HISTORIC VILLAGE
RD 4, Hammonton, (609) 561-3262
The iron mining village at Batsto, a principal source of ammunition for the Revolution, continued to produce iron through the nineteenth century. Traditional crafts are still practiced here and you can enjoy the home of financier Joseph Wharton.

BAY HEAD HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM
Corner of Bay and Bridge Avenues at the border of Bay Head and Point Pleasant, (732) 892-0223
www.co.ocean.nj.us/museums/BayHead/about.htm
The Bay Head Historical Society Museum is open to the public seasonally from May to October. This 1867 farm home with outstanding interior woodwork has been restored to its former glory. The museum is home to memorabilia and history of life in this part of the Jersey Shore. An exhibit of turn-of-the-century photographs of the area plus artifacts and heirlooms donated by local residents are on permanent display during the season. The front salon is a gallery for changing displays of local art and special area exhibits. The Victorian garden, the sea grass garden, and the lilac memorial garden are outstanding. Completing the complex is the Dale Cottage, which celebrates the maritime heritage of the area. Open Saturday and Sunday 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Groups by appointment.

BLANSINGBURG SCHOOLHOUSE MUSEUM
1701 New Bedford Road, Wall, (732) 974-1430
The Old Wall Historical Society has restored and furnished this 1855 one-room schoolhouse. Classes are welcome to participate in a day of living history here. Open to the public on Sundays, 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

CHARLES AND ANNA HANKINS MUSEUM
504 Grand Central Avenue, Lavallette, (732) 349-9209
www.tomsriverseaport.com
Hankins Skiffs are currently on display. Open Saturdays 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM until late Fall.

CHRIST CHURCH
380 Sycamore Avenue at Broad Street, Shrewsbury, (732) 741-2220.
Serving an Episcopal congregation since in 1702, the 1769 Christ Church building, was designed by colonial architect Robert Smith. A clock tower with bell was added in 1874. The church was used as a barracks during the Revolutionary War, resulting in a bullet hole in the steeple gilt ball and a musket ball embedded in the original pulpit. Many settlers of Monmouth County are buried in the graveyard surrounding the church whose earliest grave marker is dated 1719. Inside are a number of objects of historical interest. These include a 1716 “Vinegar” bible (famed for the misprints it contains), a Bishop's chair carved by the parish clerk from a churchyard oak tree, the communion service given to the church by Queen Anne in 1708, and the Parish's royal charter granted in 1738.

THE CHRIST CHURCH, MIDDLETOWN
corner of King's Highway and Church Street, Middletown, (732) 671-2524
This church has served a Church of England congregation since the 1680s. In 1795, the Church was deeded land of the Middletown Village blockhouse and county court by a former justice of the court. In 1744, a church building was erected on the blockhouse foundation. The present Christ Church building was built in 1836, still using the blockhouse foundation dating to 1670.

CHURCH OF PRESIDENTS
1260 Ocean Avenue, Long Branch
In the late 1800s, Long Branch prospered and grew from the nation's first seashore resort to the “summer capital of the nation.” Seven U.S. Presidents (Grant, Hayes, Wilson, Garfield, Arthur, Harrison, and McKinley) all chose to summer here and worship. In 1881, the St. James Episcopal Chapel was built and consecrated. Constructed in the traditional shape of a cross, its architecture resembles a cottage of the pseudo-Tudor design which was popular in the 1880s. Now the home of the Long Branch Historical Museum, it contains artifacts and memorabilia relating to Long Branch's national historical role, the original altar, transepts, and part of the nave are preserved. While there, visit Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park on the corner of Ocean and Joline Avenues (732-229-7025). This thirty-eight-acre park was named to honor the seven presidents who vacationed in the immediate area.

HAVENS HOMESTEAD MUSEUM
521 Herbertsville Road, Brick, (732) 785-2500
Restored 1827 homestead of farmer and fish peddler Josiah Curtis Havens. See original 14' x 15' single room home plus 1846 addition created as tavern and inn for stagecoach passengers. The homestead contains many historic items from our area. Open April through October: Sat. 10:00 AM to noon; Sun.: noon to 2:00 PM. Closed holidays.

THE HISTORIC VILLAGE AT ALLAIRE
Allaire State Park, Route 524, Wall, (732) 919-3500
www.allairevillage.org
The Historic Village at Allaire is a non-profit, educational institution and outdoor history museum. Through collections, exhibits, and daily programs, the village presents events in the everyday lives of the inhabitants of Howell Works, an industrial community established between 1822 and 1850 when bog ore was smelted. The purpose is to create an understanding of the lives and times of the men, women, and children who lived and worked at the Howell Works. Grounds open year round. Historic buildings open Memorial Day through Labor Day: Wed. - Sun. 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM; weekends in May, Sept., Oct., Nov. 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. General Store open Labor Day - Memorial Day Wed. – Sun. 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Closed Jan. and Feb. Open for Special Events.

HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF OCEAN GROVE
50 Pitman Avenue, Ocean Grove, (732) 774-1869
Founded by Methodists as a camp meeting ground back in 1869, Ocean Grove, which is a National Historic District featuring Victorian charm, is still flourishing today for its original purpose. The Historical Society offers guided tours past quaint tent houses and visits to Centennial Cottage (open Mon. - Sat. 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM, July and August) and the Great Auditorium, built to standards set forth in the Book of Genesis.

HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF OCEAN GROVE MUSEUM, LIBRARY/ARCHIVES, GIFT SHOP, AND GALLERY
50 Pitman Avenue, Ocean Grove, (732) 774-1869
Located at Auditorium Square, this museum exhibits Ocean Grove and Jersey Shore memorabilia, historical documents, and artifacts of years gone by and features a library/archives area, gallery, and gift shop. Come see and read about Ocean Grove's history! Open mid-June through mid-September Mon., Wed., and Thurs. 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM; Fri. and Sat. til 8:00 PM; Sun. and Tues. by appointment.

KEYPORT STEAMBOAT DOCK MUSEUM
foot of Broad Street at American Legion Drive, Keyport, (732) 739-6390
www.keyportonline.com
This museum contains exhibits of steamboats as well as fire department, air, and marine artifacts. Visit the gift shop. Open Sundays, May - September, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM or by special appointment. There is no admission fee; donations accepted.

THE LITTLE RED SCHOOLHOUSE MUSEUM
Wells Mills Road (Route 732), Waretown, (609) 693-3304
www.co.ocean.nj.us/museums/Waretown/about.htm
A replica of an old Red Schoolhouse that was used from the mid 1800s to 1958.

LONG BEACH ISLAND HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION MUSEUM
Engleside and Beach Avenues, Beach Haven, (609) 492-3156
This museum reveals life on Long Beach Island during the Victorian era. Come view their collection of early photographs ranging from the big hotel era to hurricanes that tore through the Island. The Museum also displays an extensive collection antique toys and Victorian swimwear.

LONGSTREET FARM AND HOLMDEL PARK
Longstreet Road, Holmdel Park, Holmdel, (732) 946-3758
A living history farm located in Holmdel Park that maintains life as it was during the 1890s. Costumed interpreters work the farm as it was over a hundred years ago. Come see the 14-room farmhouse, live animals, agricultural fields, and barnyard! Activities, guided tours, and children's programs are available. Open everyday except Christmas. The farmhouse is open only on weekends. Holmdel Park's 572 acres features hiking and fitness trails, fishing and skating ponds, tennis courts, playgrounds, picnic areas, a sledding hill, and more.

MARLPIT HALL
137 Kings Highway, Middletown, (732) 462-1466
www.monmouth.com/~mcha
This rare example of colonial architecture was erected in several stages. A one-room Dutch cottage was begun in 1685 by James Grover, Jr., and was greatly enlarged circa 1730-1750 by 'Squire' John Taylor, a prominent merchant. The house remained in the Taylor family until acquired for the Monmouth County Historical Association in 1936. It is furnished to reflect ownership from 1685 through 1820, with five rooms providing the time line.

METZ BICYCLE MUSEUM
54 West Main Street (building in rear), Freehold, (732) 462-7363
Email: dmetz@metzbicyclemuseum.com
A step into the Metz Bicycle Museum is truly a peek into history. Inside the newly decorated facility is one of the world's finest collections of rare antique bicycles dating from the 1850s to the 1950s. On display are many one-of-a-kind antique bicycles plus many other “treasures of years gone by” including early riding toys, kitchen gadgets, mouse traps, and much more. Open Wed. and Sat. 12:30 PM to 4:30 PM and by appointment for groups, senior citizens, and students. Please call, write, or email for free museum brochure and information.

MONMOUTH BATTLEFIELD AND MONMOUTH BATTLEFIELD STATE PARK
Route 33, one mile west of Route 9, Freehold, (732) 462-9616
www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests
This is where Molly Pitcher became famous during a Revolutionary battle. It was on the Monmouth Battlefield that General Washington and General Sir Henry Clinton faced each other. This victory convinced the British that the revolutionaries were a force to contend with and not just a ragtag rabble. This is also the setting for the historic Craig House. Visitors center, picnic areas, and playgrounds.

MONMOUTH COUNTY HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION
70 Court Street, Freehold, (732) 462-1466
Four 18th century historic houses have been pre-served by the association. Its headquarters in Free-hold offer a fine library and mu-seum featuring changing and permanent exhibitions. Museum hours: Tues. - Sat. 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM; Sun. 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Library hours: Wed. - Sat. 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The four historical houses are located in various towns throughout the county and are open seasonally May through September. Please call for locations and times.

MONMOUTH MUSEUM
Brookdale Community College, Newman Springs Road, Lincroft, (732) 747-2266
This museum presents changing ex-hibits in the fields of art, science, na-ture, and cultural history borrowed from leading museums, art galleries, and private collections throughout the country. Located on the campus of Brookdale College.

MUSEUM OF NEW JERSEY MARITIME HISTORY
Dock Road and West Avenue, Beach Haven, (609) 492-0202
www.MuseumofNJMH.com
Dedicated to the preservation of New Jersey’s rich maritime history, this beautiful, new museum’s two floors of exhibits feature shipwreck artifacts, an 1827 Aurora exhibit, a Morro Castle room, and a rare postcard collection. The museum also features a lending library, a NJ shipwreck database, and gift shop. WiFi Internet access and computer stations are available for use. Guest presentations are held throughout the year. Free admission. On-site parking. Handicapped accessible. Open all year: June: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM; July and August: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Sept. – May: Fri., Sat., Sun. 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Additional hours by appointment.

THE NAVY LAKEHURST HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Naval Air Station, Lakehurst, (732) 818-7520
www.nlhs.com
The Navy Lakehurst Society staffs an information center featuring the Naval Air Engineering Station's role as the world's Navy expert in Aircraft Platform Interface and extensive artifacts from its past as the site of the Hindenburg tragedy when it was the nation's first international airport and the home base of a military lighter-than-air fleet. Tours available by appointment and are subject to security restrictions.

NEW JERSEY MUSEUM OF BOATING
Johnson Brothers Boat Works, Building 13, 1800 Bay Avenue, Point Pleasant, (732) 859-4767
www.njmb.org
New Jersey's only museum dedicated to the history of boating throughout the state. Its mission is to celebrate New Jersey's rich boating history, preserving, presenting, and interpreting boats, marine equipment, and materials built and used on New Jersey's waters. Exhibits bring to life famed New Jersey boatbuilders, fishing fleets, sail and motor boats, and important events in New Jersey boating history including the history of steamboats on New Jersey waters, the origins of the U.S. Life Saving Service along the Jersey Coast, the pound boat fishing industry, the sport of waterfowling, and more. Year-round programs include both guided and self-directed tours, and summer programs include boating safety, sailing classes, and boat building. Open seven days. Admission is free. Group tours and school groups welcome.

OCEAN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM
26 Hadley Avenue, Toms River, (732) 341-1880
In 1782, the British created an interna-tional incident by hanging an Ameri-can soldier named Joshua Huddy at Toms River. This tragic tableau is reenacted every year to commemo-rate the injus-tice. Toms River's seafar-ing past is also reflected in the organi-zation's collection of treasures. See the historic exhibits in the museum and visit a Rev-olutionary battle site at nearby Huddy Park.

OLD TENNENT CHURCH
448 Tennent Road (near Route 9), Manalapan, (732) 446-6299
www.oldtennentchurch.org
Located adjacent to the Monmouth Battlefield on Tennent Road, the Old Tennent Presbyterian Church was built in 1751-53 and served as a temporary hospital for the American wounded. Near the church are monuments to soldiers killed during the Battle of Monmouth, including Col. Henry Monckton, the highest ranking British officer to die in the battle. Tradition says that musket balls pierced its walls during the battle. The church is still in use today.

POINT PLEASANT HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM
Point Pleasant Borough Hall, 416 New Jersey Avenue, Point Pleasant Beach, (732) 892-3091
www.pointpleasanthistory.com
The Point Pleasant Historical Society Museum specializes in preserving photographs, maps, and other documents including early records from downtown businesses, meticulously compiled contemporaneous scrapbooks detailing the exploits of local men and women in World War II, and posters of baseball games played, vaudeville shows produced, and summer extravaganzas. An early twentieth century history of Point Pleasant is available through newspaper accounts culled from the New Jersey Courier. There are also rare, full issues of the original Point Pleasant Beacon. The photograph collection shows both important events such as fires and hurricanes, social gatherings like the 1920s baby parades, and everyday life. There are numerous out-of-print books specifically about the area. A film collection shows the building of the modern Manasquan Inlet and the valiant efforts of local fishermen rescuing survivors from the Morro Castle fire. There is a limited amount of genealogical material and building histories. Three-dimensional displays include architectural details form the old Ocean Road School, military uniforms owned by noted locals, and memorabilia from merchants. Historical Society newsletters contain articles on Point Pleasant history. Open monthly on the second Thursday: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM or by appointment.

SANDY HOOK:
GATEWAY NATIONAL RECREATION AREA, SANDY HOOK UNIT
SANDY HOOK VISITOR'S CENTER
SANDY HOOK LIGHTHOUSE
FORT HANCOCK HISTORIC DISTRICT
Off Route 36, Sandy Hook, (732) 872-5970
www.nps.gov/gate
The Sandy Hook region of the Gateway National Recreation Area features seven miles of beaches (with lifeguards in summer), evening beach concerts, hiking trails, salt marshes, and over three hundred species of birds. Ranger (and self-guided) tours are available year-round. The park is open daily, sunrise to sunset. The Sandy Hook Visitor's Center at Spermaceti Cove is an 1894 U.S. Life-Saving Station that features exhibits on the peninsula's natural environment. It is open daily 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Located near the tip of this seven-mile barrier peninsula, is the historic Sandy Hook Lighthouse. Built at the request of New York merchants wanting to protect their ships entering the harbor, it was lighted for the first time on June 11, 1764. The octagonal tower was the fifth lighthouse in the colonies and remains the oldest operating lighthouse in the U.S. today. The Lighthouse was occupied by British soldiers during the American Revolution and was bombarded by cannons served by Patriot troops. It was also the sanctuary to local refugees who were sympathizers of the King. The grounds around the Lighthouse are open daily, and a video program can also be viewed. The Lighthouse itself is open to climb on Saturdays and Sundays from April through mid-December. Volunteers from the N.J. Lighthouse Society offer tours inside and are limited on a first-come, first-served basis. While there, also visit the Fort Hancock Historic District. Built in 1898, Fort Hancock includes gun batteries and over one hundred buildings. Start your visit at the Fort Hancock Museum; then visit History House, an 1890s officers' home. (History House is open weekends 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM.) Special use fees for beach parking are charged, while entry to the historic district is free.

SEAPORT MARITIME MUSEUM
East Water Street and Hooper Avenue, Toms River, (732) 349-9209
www.tomsriverseaport.org
The purpose of this museum is to preserve the maritime heritage of New Jersey, particularly of the Barnegat Bay area. Admission is free. Open Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

SPRING LAKE HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM
located in the Spring Lake Municipal Building, Warren and Fifth Avenues, Third Floor, (732) 449-0772
www.springlake.org
The Main Gallery depicts the entire history of Spring Lake. Videos of special events can be viewed in the conference room. Special arrangements can be made for all history researchers. Open to the public Thursday 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM and Sundays 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM or by appointment. Elevator is available. New exhibit: "Hidden Treasures of the Historical Society." A variety of photographs and artifacts not previously on display to the public. June: 3, 2010: 30th Annual House Tour. 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM. $25. Featuring various homes with beauty, character, and charm. In addition, the historical Holy Trinity Episcopal Church and The Grand Victorian Hotel will be on the tour.

THE TAYLOR – BUTLER HOUSE
127 Kings Highway, Middletown, (732) 462-1466
www.monmouth.com/~mcha
Joseph Dorset Taylor and Mary Holmes Taylor, for whom this house was built, were married in 1849. Both resided in New York where Joseph was a very successful merchant in the China Trade working with his uncle, Mary's father. Both were proud descendants of the Taylors of Marlpit Hall which had remained in Mary's side of the family. After their marriage, Joseph and Mary decided to move back to Middletown and build a grand house on the family homestead. This house, Orchard Home, which is now called the Taylor - Butler House, was built in 1853 and reflected the wealth and status that the Taylors had achieved. Here they raised their family, a son named Edward who became a professional photographer and a daughter named for her mother who was the last family member to live here. The house was furnished with Taylor family heirlooms and with treasures from the Orient imported by Joseph's company. After the younger Mary Holmes Taylor's death in 1930, the house stood empty for about ten years until architect Henry Ludwig Kramer purchased it for his home and office. He lovingly restored the house and added indoor plumbing, a feature that replaced the two-story out-house that extended over the kitchen wing. In the 1950s, George W. Butler purchased the property. He and his wife, Helen, were noted for their community involvement and hospitality.

TUCKERTON SEAPORT
120 West Main Street (Route 9), Tuckerton, (609) 296-8868
www.TuckertonSeaport.org
Tuckerton Seaport, New Jersey's only maritime museum, was established to preserve, present, and interpret the rich maritime history, artistry, heritage, and environment of the New Jersey Shore and the unique contributions of its baymen. The Seaport occupies a forty-acre site along Tuckerton Creek, a feeder into Little Egg Harbor Bay. Visit the re-created Tucker's Island Lighthouse and learn about the mysterious disappearing of Tucker's Island, as well as New Jersey Lighthouses, the U.S. Lifesaving Service, Barnegat Bay pirates, and more. Enjoy all of our seventeen buildings, each with unique and exciting exhibits, collections, and demonstration that promote an understanding of New Jersey's cultural and maritime history and support the overall mission of the organization. Workshops, daily demonstrations, lectures, programs, tours, classes, and other presentations complement exhibits. Open daily from 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

U.S. ARMY COMMUNICATIONS ELECTRONICS MUSEUM
Building 275, Kaplan Hall, Fort Monmouth, (732) 532-2440
This museum features communications electronics dating back to 1917. On display are rare heliographs, spy cameras, carrier pigeon memorabilia, and more. Please call for tour information of the fort and museum.

WOODROW WILSON HALL, MONMOUTH UNIVERSITY
400 Cedar Avenue, West Long Branch, (732) 571-3400
Woodrow Wilson Hall, Monmouth University's administration center, is remarkable for its architectural and historic interest. Located on the site of President Woodrow Wilson's Summer White House, it has been designated a National Historic Landmark. Originally known as Shadow Lawn, the opulent 130-room mansion was built in 1930 as the private residence of F. W. Woolworth Company President, Hubert T. Parson. In the 1980s, it reverted temporarily to its former residential role when it served as Daddy Warbuck's Fifth Avenue mansion for the filming of the John Huston movie, "Annie." The building is open for self-guided tours Monday through Friday between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM, when the University is in session.

Public Golf Courses

Ocean County

BEY LEA GOLF COURSE
1536 North Bay Avenue, Toms River, (732) 349-0566

CEDAR CREEK AT BERKELEY
Tilton Boulevard, Bayville, (732) 269-4460

EAGLE RIDGE GOLF COURSE
2 Augusta Boulevard, Lakewood, (732) 901-4900
www.EagleRidgeGolf.com
Eagle Ridge Golf Club is the only semi-private twenty-seven hole golf course in Ocean or Monmouth County! With generous fairways and bent grass hills, a natural Pinelands look is maintained throughout the course. Breathtaking views, bluffs, and tremendous topography changes to complete the visual imagery. A beautifully appointed 25,000 square foot clubhouse offers a well stocked professional golf shop, a superb full service restaurant and bar, The View Restaurant, and the elegant Grande View Ballroom, ideal for weddings and the most special of occasions. Eagle Ridge Golf Club is just fifteen minutes from the Jersey Shore, and a straight shot down the Parkway, Route 9 or Route 70!

LAKEWOOD COUNTRY CLUB
145 West County Line Road, Lakewood, (732) 364-8124

OCEAN ACRES COUNTRY CLUB
925 Buccaneer Lane, Manahawkin, (609) 597-9393

OCEAN COUNTY GOLF COURSE AT ATLANTIS
Country Club Boulevard, Tuckerton, (732) 296-2444

OCEAN COUNTY GOLF COURSE AT FORGE POND
301 Chambers Bridge Road, Brick, (732) 920-8899

PINE BARRENS GOLF CLUB
540 South Hope Chapel Road, (Highway #547), Jackson
(877) Pine Barrens (877-746-3227)
www.pinebarrensgolfclub.com

SEA OAKS COUNTRY CLUB
Route 539 and Sea Oaks Drive, Little Egg Harbor, (609) 296-2656

Monmouth County

BEL-AIRE GOLF CLUB
Hwy. 34 and Allaire Rd., Allenwood, (732) 449-6024

CHARLESTON SPRINGS GOLF COURSE
Smithburg Road (Route 527) Millstone, (732) 431-2651

COLONIAL TERRACE GOLF CLUB
1005 Wicapecko Drive, Wanamassa, (732) 775-3636

COLTS NECK GOLF CLUB
50 Flock Road, Colts Neck, (732) 303-9330

CREAM RIDGE GOLF CLUB
181 Route 539, Cream Ridge, (609) 259-2849

CRUZ FARM COUNTRY CLUB
55 Birdsall Road, Farmingdale, (732) 938-3378

GAMBLER RIDGE GOLF CLUB
Burlington Path Road, Cream Ridge, (609) 758-3588

HOMINY HILL GOLF COURSE
92 Mercer Road, Colts Neck, (732) 462-9222

HOWELL PARK GOLF COURSE
Preventorium Road, Howell, (732) 938-4771

JUMPING BROOK GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB
210 Jumping Brook Road, Neptune, (732) 922-6140

KNOB HILL GOLF CLUB
Highway 33 West, Manalapan, (732) 792-8118

OLD ORCHARD COUNTRY CLUB
54 Monmouth Road, Eatontown, (732) 542-7666

PEBBLE CREEK GOLF COURSE
40 Route 537 East, Colts Neck, (732) 303-9090

PINE BROOK GOLF COURSE
1 Covered Bridge Blvd., Manalapan, (732) 536-7272

SHARK RIVER GOLF COURSE
320 Old Corlies Avenue, Neptune, (732) 992-4141

SPRING MEADOW GOLF COURSE
Atlantic Avenue (Route 524), Wall, (732) 449-0806

TWIN BROOK GOLF CENTER
1251 Jumping Brook Road, Tinton Falls, (732) 922-1600

Golf Club

EAGLE RIDGE GOLF COURSE
2 Augusta Boulevard, Lakewood, (732) 901-4900
www.EagleRidgeGolf.com
Eagle Ridge Golf Club is the only semi-private twenty-seven hole golf course in Ocean or Monmouth County! With generous fairways and bent grass hills, a natural Pinelands look is maintained throughout the course. Breathtaking views, bluffs, and tremendous topography changes to complete the visual imagery. A beautifully appointed 25,000 square foot clubhouse offers a well stocked professional golf shop, a superb full service restaurant and bar, The View Restaurant, and the elegant Grande View Ballroom, ideal for weddings and the most special of occasions. Eagle Ridge Golf Club is just fifteen minutes from the Jersey Shore, and a straight shot down the Parkway, Route 9 or Route 70!

Environmental Organizations

Editor's Note: For our readers who want to be involved in helping to protect and preserve the Shore's natural environment, the environmental organizations listed below will be of particular interest. For more environmental groups, please refer to www.njenvironment.org or www.jerseyshorevacation.com.

ALLIANCE FOR A LIVING OCEAN
528 Dock Road, Beach Haven, NJ 08008; (609) 276-2360
www.livingocean.org
Works to stop ocean dumping and preserve the Jersey Shore's water quality.

AMERICAN LITTORAL SOCIETY
www.littoralsociety.org
A membership organization dedicated since 1961 to the protection of all coastal habitats including beaches, estuaries, rivers, wetlands, and their wildlife.

BARNEGAT BAY ESTUARY PROGRAM
www.bbep.org
BBEP is dedicated to citizen involvement in the protection of the Barnaget Bay Estuary Area.

CATTUS ISLAND COUNTY PARK / COOPER ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER
www.co.ocean.nj.us/parks/cattus.html
Cattus Island is home to the Cooper Environmental Center, where visitors of all ages will enjoy our many displays and collections of snakes and reptiles, as well as numerous programs and presentations run by a professional staff. One of its most popular programs is the Junior Naturalist Program, which encourages young environmentalists to partake in hands-on activities.

CLEAN OCEAN ACTION
www.cleanoceanaction.org
COA is a broad based coalition working to improve and protect the waters off the New Jersey/New York coast.

CLEAN OCEAN AND SHORE TRUST
www.nynjcoast.org
COAST is a bipartisan, bistate Legislative Committee for the maximization of the ecological, economic, and scenic resources of New Jersey and New York Coastal areas. COAST is involved in dredging, estuary management, and other issues.

FORKED RIVER MOUNTAIN COALITION
www.frmc.org
The Forked River Mountain Coalition is a grassroots organization working to conserve, maintain, protect, and restore the natural, cultural, historical, recreational, and other resources of the Pinelands' Forked River Mountains.

JERSEY COAST ANGLERS ASSOCIATION
www.jcaa.org
The JCAA represents the position of marine sport anglers in matters pertaining to fishing, fisheries, and environmental quality. They often work with environmental organizations and other sport clubs.

MANASQUAN RIVER WATERSHED ASSOCIATION
www.manasquanriver.org
Formed in 1996, the association is a group of dedicated people interested in protecting and restoring the Manasquan River. The organization is comprised of local citizens, scientists, natural resource managers, environmental groups, municipal officials, civic groups, private businesses, and anyone interested in environmental issues.

MONMOUTH CONSERVATION FOUNDATION
www.monmouthconservation.org
Purchases and holds in trust land threatened by improper development until conveyance to the county park system, a municipality, or individuals with conservation covenants.

MONMOUTH COUNTY FRIENDS OF CLEARWATER
www.mcclearwater.org
The MCFC is concerned with pollution in and around Raritan Bay, the New Jersey coastline in general, and Monmounth County.

NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY OF NEW JERSEY
www.npsnj.org
Promotes the appreciation of New Jersey's native plants.

NATURE CONSERVANCY OF NEW JERSEY
www.nature.org
The Nature Conservancy of New Jersey purchases and protects land that is home to threatened or endangered species.

NEW JERSEY ACADEMY FOR AQUATIC SCIENCES
www.njaquarium.org/index2.html
The New Jersey Academy for Aquatic Sciences is a non-profit organization committed to education, conservation, and research.

NEW JERSEY AUDUBON SOCIETY
www.njaudubon.org
Preserves bird habitat and educates NJ residents about conservation. For information about the Monmouth County Audobon Society, please visit www.monmouthaudubon.org.

NEW JERSEY CONSERVATION FOUNDATION
www.njconservation.org
Purchases open space for preservation throughout the state.

NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
www.state.nj.us/dep
Assists New Jersey residents in preserving, sustaining, protecting and enhancing the environment.

NEW JERSEY ENVIRONMENTAL FEDERATION
1002 Ocean Avenue, Belmar, NJ 07719; (732) 280-8988
www.cleanwateraction.org/njef
Promotes policies to keep toxics out of our waterways and drinking water.

NEW JERSEY PINELANDS COMMISSION
www.state.nj.us/pinelands/
Learn about what makes this part of our state so special. Also, get updates on what issues are being addressed by the commission.

PINELANDS PRESERVATION ALLIANCE
www.pinelandsalliance.org
With over one million acres, the Pinelands represent twenty-two percent of New Jersey's land mass. Two thirds of it are held in private hands. The PPA works to preserve the Pinelands National Reserve.

SAVE BARNEGAT BAY
www.savebarnegatbay.org
A not-for-profit environmental group working to conserve undeveloped natural land and clean water throughout the Barnegat Bay watershed

NEW JERSEY SIERRA CLUB
Jersey Shore Group, Oceanport
www.njsierra.org
Works to protect water, air and land through local chapters and legislative lobbying.

WETLANDS INSTITUTE
www.wetlandsinstitute.org
Through education, research, and stewardship, the Wetlands Institute promotes appreciation and understanding of the vital role of wetlands and coastal ecosystems.

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Compiled from the New Jersey Environmental Center website (created by the New Jersey Environmental Lobby and the Environmental Education Fund): www.njenvironment.org.