AREA ATTRACTIONS
What can you do once you get here? The choices are unlimited! Sunbathing, swimming, snorkeling, ocean strolling, shell hunting, fishing, crabbing, parasailing, windsurfing, jetskiing, surfing, kayaking, nightclubbing, miniature golfing, day tripping, sausage & peppers on the boardwalk, dining on succulent freshly caught seafood and fine dining everywhere... Here are just a few ideas to start you thinking.
Seaside Heights
Amusements & Arcades & Boardwalk & Nightlife
The Jersey Shore is famous for family amusements and arcades! It begins right here in Seaside Heights with thrills & rides & water slides. Try your luck at miniature golf or see if you can ignore the irresistable calls of the barkers luring you to their games of chance. Check out the arcades with their electronic games, pinball, Skeeball & Skillo machines. Enjoy great tasting treats like candy apples, cotton candy, fresh cut fries or crispy butterfly fries. Be sure to try one of our traditional sausage & pepper subs or maybe a Philly-style cheesesteak or pork roll sandwich. Choose a diner or restaurant and enjoy the ocean waves or watch people stroll along the boardwalk. Swim and sunbathe all day or check out the watersports on the bay. (There is an admission fee to use the beach, but some days are free.) Then move into the night with exceptional dining and clubbing experiences that you will long remember. Check out my Seaside Heights page for more info on this town.
Point Pleasant Beach
Amusement Area & Family Entertainment Boardwalk
The fun continues at the northern end of the island with boardwalk amusements, games, arcades, fishing & nightlife. Go out for deep sea fishing or sport around the inland waterways. Spend the day shopping and antiquing. Rent a home right on the edge of the boardwalk and walk out your front door to the glorious ocean and beautiful beaches of Point Pleasant Beach! You'll find a kiddy ride section for the younger set and great amusements for the entire family. The boardwalk food is fresh & tasty with something for everyone. Be sure to visit Jenkinson's Aquarium at feeding time! There is a beach admission fee. Check out my Point Pleasant Beach page for more info on this town.
Jenkinson's Aquarium
Point Pleasant Beach Boardwalk (732) 899-1212
Stop for photos at the sea lion exhibit and then head for the touch tank. Magical memories for all ages.
Ritacco Center
Toms River High School North
Bey Lea Road/Rte 571 & Old Freehold Road, Toms River
A large variety of concerts and sporting events at a convenient location.
Six Flags Great Adventure
Route 537 Jackson (732) 928-1821
Theme park and drive-thru Safari which feature more then 1200 exotic animals from 6 continents along with exciting rides, spectacular shows and attractions for the entire family.
Wall Stadium
Off I-95, Wall (732) 681-6400A place for concerts and sporting events, this stadium is also renowned for auto racing. Open April through Thanksgiving.
Lakewood Blue Claws
Garden State Parkway Exit 90 (732) 901-7000The home of the Lakewood BlueClaws AAA Baseball Team at GPU Energy Park is located at the corner of New Hampshire and Cedar Bridge Avenues in Lakewood, NJ. The stadium seats over 6,500 fans with grass seating for up to 3,000 additional people. The stadium has three picnic areas available for hosting company picnics, family reunions, and fun outings.
Monmouth Park
Horseracing with picnicking facilities.
Atlantic City
Garden State Parkway Exit 38 to Atlantic City Expressway.
Less then an hour and a half from Point Pleasant Beach, just over an hour from Lavallette. Great for a day or overnight visit. Check out the first class entertainment as well as the glitzy casinos.
PNC Arts Center
Garden State Parkway Exit 116, Holmdel (732) 442-8600
This popular entertainment center is a frequent host to classical and pop concerts, musicals, ballets and festivals.
Bey-Lea Municipal Golf Course
Bey Lea Road/ Rte. 571, Toms River (732) 349-0566
Woodlake Golf & Country Club
New Hampshire Ave, Lakewood
Lakewood Country Club
North Hope Chapel Road & County Line Road, Lakewood
Island Beach State Park
Be sure to visit the southern end of our Barnegat Bay Island for a wonderful day among sand dunes, natural beauty and gorgeous ocean waves. Parking fee per car, so bring lots of friends!
Toms River Country Club
Washington Street, Toms River
Ocean County College Planetarium
Hooper Avenue, Toms River, (732) 255-4144
Enjoy planetarium shows and "Concerts under the Stars".
Allaire Village Inc.
Allaire State Park, Allair Road, Wall (732) 938-2253
This outdoor history museum presents events, collections, exhibits, and daily programs, including the Howell Works and industrial community established between 1822 and 1850.
Ocean County Historical Museum
26 Hadley Avenue, Toms River (732) 341-1880
Known for historical exhibits. Visit a Revolutionary battle site at nearby Huddy Park.
Allaire State Park
Allaire Rd. Wall (732) 938-2371
Picnic grounds, playgrounds, campsites, riding trails, a nature center, and the Pine Creek Railroad steam trains.
Cattus Island County Park and Nature Center
Fischer Boulevard & Cattus Island Boulevard, Toms River (732) 270-6969
Wilderness trails, birdwatching, long walks on a secluded beachfront, beautiful views of the bay, plus you can watch the animals being fed in the Nature Center.
Double Trouble State Park
Double Trouble Road West, Berkeley Township
Explore the restored village, the sawmill and cranberry bogs.
Ocean County Park
Route 88 West, Lakewood (732) 363-8712
A great spot for fishing, swimming, canoeing, picknicking, and playing tennis.
Spring Meadow Golf Course
395 Allaire Road, Allaire (732) 449-0806
Cedar Creek at Berkeley Municipal Golf Course
Forrest Hills Parkway and Tilton Boulevard, Bayville (732) 269-4460
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