Places To Go & Things To Do

Northern Ocean & Monmouth Counties

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under Art & Antiques under Art Galleries.

Northern Ocean & Monmouth Counties

Area Information
Area Towns • Tourism Information • Colleges / Universities • Hospitals & Healthcare
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Attractions
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Activities
Boat Rides/Cruises • Canoeing & Kayaking • Charter Fishing
Pistol Range • Sailboat Charters
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Theaters, Theater Companies, & Concert Halls
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Auctions & Shopping Markets

Parks, Recreation Areas, Trails, & Scenic Overlooks
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Historic Sites & Museums
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Area Lighthouses
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Public Golf Courses
Public Golf Courses, Ocean County • Public Golf Courses, Monmouth County
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Northern Ocean & Monmouth Counties

Area Information

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
No other Jersey Shore destination combines the pleasure of a magnificent beach and boardwalk with the entertainment and attractions of an exciting city. Within a few blocks of the ocean is downtown, where you_ll come upon fine restaurants, hip boutiques and fashionable shops, art galleries and exotic home furnishings. At night, the famous music scene heats up at clubs like The Stone Pony. The city is a buzz with the eclectic gathering of people searching for that unique experience. Whoever you are, whatever you want, you'll find what makes you happy at Asbury Park.

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) 4-bayhed
www.bayhead.org
Aptly dubbed the "crown jewel" of the strand of beaches that constitutes Barnegat Beach Island, Bay Head is a dazzling rustic haven by the sea, a town of mystique, wonderment, and timeless beauty with a friendly and elegant but down-home atmosphere for its 1,300 permanent residents and scores of visitors alike. The BHBA invites you to share in its places of worship, magnificent, unspoiled beaches, lively 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 superior hotels and fine bed and breakfast inns. Treat yourself to distinguished outdoor cafes and fine restaurants. Discover art galleries, distinctive boutiques, antique, food, and other specialty shops. Enjoy these many attractions and share with the pride as "Bay Headers" welcome you to wondrous Bay Head!

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.

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

MANASQUAN
Manasquan Chamber Of Commerce
P.O. Box 365, Manasquan, (732) 223-8303
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.

OCEAN GROVE
Ocean Grove, (732) 775-0035
www.oceangrove.org
Ocean Grove is God's Square Mile on the Jersey Shore. For 139 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. 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 21st 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 on 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
31 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 9,000 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. 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

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

ATLANTIC CITY
Garden State Parkway Exit 38
Whether you want to spend a day at one of the 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
Bally's Atlantic City
Park Place & Boardwalk, (609) 340-2000
Borgata
Renaissance Pointe, (609) 317-1000
Caesars
Arkansas Avenue & Boardwalk, (609) 348-4411
Harrah's
777 Harrah's Boulevard at Brigantine Bay, (609) 441-5000
Resorts
North Carolina Avenue & Boardwalk, (609) 344-6000
Showboat
801 Boardwalk at Delaware Avenue, (609) 343-4000
Tropicana Casino And Resort
Iowa Avenue & Boardwalk, (609) 340-4000
Trump Marina
Huron Avenue & Brigantine Boulevard, (609) 441-2000
Trump Plaza
Mississippi Avenue at the Boardwalk, (609) 441-6000
Trump Taj Mahal
1000 Boardwalk, (609) 449-1000

ATLANTIC FARMS
1506 Atlantic Avenue, Wall Township, (732) 528-8680
Operating farm market, petting farm, and hayrides.

FANTASY ISLAND AMUSEMENT PARK
320 West 7^th Street, Beach Haven, (609) 492-4000
www.fantasyislandpark.com
Fantasy Island Amusement Park features thrilling rides, exciting games, free entertainment, and a delightful ice cream parlor and food court. All this is combined in a clean, safe, friendly atmosphere. Fantasy Island’s family casino arcade is open all year and designed to be fun for all ages. There are hundreds of exciting games with thousands of prizes to suit every taste. A vacation to the Jersey Shore just isn’t complete without a visit to Long Beach Island’s Family Fun Park!

FREEHOLD RACEWAY
Routes 9 and 33, Freehold, (732) 462-3800
www.freeholdraceway.com
Harness racing, trotters, pacers, and daytime racing.

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. Our Celebrity Workshop Series, co-sponsored with the Plein Air Painters of the Jersey Coast, includes nationally known artists: Sept. 29 - Oct. 3: Scott Powers – Oil Painting in Plein Air; Oct. 13 - 17: Skip Whitcomb – Plein Air Oil or Pastel; Nov. 3 - 7: Jane Jones – Still Life in Oil. Our Gallery of fine art features different local artists monthly and is open to the public. Mon. - Sat. noon - 4:30 PM; Thursday until 7:00 PM.

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.

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.

KENSINGTON COURT'S SHAKESPEARE GARDEN
864 Shrewsbury Avenue, Tinton Falls, (732) 784-2400
www.kensingtoncourt.net
You are invited to relax in Kensington Court's Shakespeare Garden and savor the extraordinary life at Kensington Court Assisted Living Community. Our gardens are open to the public; however, guests are requested to register with the receptionist. Shakespeare's acute observations of plants, and his ability to reference from this keen awareness, is a constant source of delight. A garden pathway of less than one-quarter mile, punctuated with comfortable seating, offers a multi-sensory experience of sight, smell, and possibly taste in a setting of rapturous abandon. Quotes from Shakespeare's works referencing the plants you will encounter are prominently displayed. It is of interest that no matter where the setting of his plays—whether Egypt, Rome, Illyria, or Venice—the plants in this garden are the plants of Shakespeare's England which he observed on walks about his native Warwickshire countryside and those viewed in the more formal gardens of London. The garden pathway is handicapped accessible. Please contact us to learn more about Kensington Court and the possibility of using our gardens for private receptions.

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.

OCEAN COUNTY ARTISTS' GUILD
Ocean and Chestnut Avenues, Island Heights, (732) 270-3111
www.ocartists.org

OLD BRIDGE TOWNSHIP RACEWAY PARK
230 Pension Road, off Route 527, Englishtown, (732) 446-7800
www.etownraceway.com
Home of the National Hot Rod Association's Summer Nationals. Drag racing. Motorcross. Bicycle Motorcross.

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.

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.

RIVER BELLE & RIVER QUEEN SIGHTSEEING & DINING CRUISES
47 Broadway, Point Pleasant Beach, (732) 892-3377
www.riverboattour.com
Please refer to our listing under Places To Go under Boat Rides/Cruises.
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 11:00 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. 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM, adults: $40., children: $22. Lunch: Wed.: 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM, adults: $30., seniors: $28., children: $20. 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: Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri., and Sat. 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM; Sun., Wed. 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM; Sun., Mon., Tues., Wed., and Fri. 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM; adults: $17., seniors: $16., children: $8.25. (All children prices are for under twelve years.)

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

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

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.

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

Activities

Boat Rides / Cruises

MANASQUAN RESERVOIR
Windler Road, Howell Township, (732) 919-0996
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. $4.00 for adults and $2.00 for twelve and under.

RIVER BELLE & RIVER QUEEN SIGHTSEEING & DINING CRUISES
47 Broadway, Point Pleasant Beach, (732) 892-3377
www.riverboattour.com
Please refer to our listing under Places To Go under Boat Rides/Cruises.
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 11:00 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. 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM, adults: $40., children: $22. Lunch: Wed.: 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM, adults: $30., seniors: $28., children: $20. 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: Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri., and Sat. 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM; Sun., Wed. 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM; Sun., Mon., Tues., Wed., and Fri. 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM; adults: $17., seniors: $16., children: $8.25. (All children prices are for under twelve years.)

Canoeing & Kayaking

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
Windler Road, Howell Township, (732) 919-0996
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!

THE SHARK RIVER KAYAK CO.
921 Main Street, Belmar, 1-877-TO-KAYAK or (732) 556-1555
www.SharkRiverKayaks.com
The Shark River Kayak Company offers individuals of all ages and physical abilities a safe and fun water experience on the Shark River waterway. Our services include kayak rentals, kayak guided tours, kayak fishing, kayak dive/snorkel excursions, and stand-up paddle surfing. Our kayaks are state-of-the-art, sit-on-top kayaks. We also offer surfing lessons for all ages. Visit our website or stop by our store for more information on the various guided tours that we offer. There's something for everyone, and we'll see YOU on the water! Store open seven days a week, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM. Some specialty tours may occur outside normal business hours.

YAKKITY YAKS KAYAK RENTAL & SALES
Serving Point Pleasant Beach to Island Beach State Park, (732) 830-1835
www.YaksKayakRental.com
Yakkity Yaks Kayak Rentals deliver and pick up your kayaks from Point Pleasant Beach to Island Beach State Park. The kayaks are perfect for ocean paddling, for surfing the waves, for a tour of the bay, fishing, and parties. There are half day, full day, multi-day, and weekly rentals available. One, two, and three person, sit on top kayaks, and fishing kayaks, with paddles, life vests, and instruction included. We deliver and pick up at your home, the beach, or the bay. Group rates are available. We also sell kayaks. Try it first. You receive a free rental with the purchase of a kayak. Yak says, “You can't find a better kayak at a better price.”

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 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, evening, nights, and overnight canyon tuna available. 3 1/2 Hour Family Fishing Special: only $550.!

Pistol Range

SHORE SHOT PISTOL RANGE
730 Airport Road, (off Route 70 in the Lakewood Industrial Park), Lakewood, (732) 905-688
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. 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.

Sailboat Charters

SEASIDE SAILING
Seaside Park, (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. 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, see the sunset and the moonrise. The boat can safely and comfortably accommodate up to six passengers plus crew. Feel free to bring along your own beer, wine, and favorite food. Snacks and soft drinks are provided. Fireworks cruise, every Wednesday, July and August.

Theaters, Theater Companies, & Concert Halls

ABERDEEN/MATAWAN REPERTORY THEATRE
Route 34 and Franklin Street, Matawan, (732) 583-7874
www.spotlightplayers.org

ALBERT MUSIC HALL
131 Wells Mills 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
Box Office: 173 Main Street, Manasquan
Theatre: 60 Abe Voorhees Drive, Manasquan, (732) 528-9211
www.algonquinarts.com
Algonquin Arts was founded in 1991 to provide cultural enrichment for the residents and visitors of Monmouth and Ocean Counties. Their programming includes dramatic and musical theater, 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.

ASBURY PARK BLACK BOX
(732) 682-2324
www.asburyparkblackbox.org
This small, intimate theater company presents music, theater, and film. Playing at different venues, they hold a monthly film forum and jazz series as well as an annual women's arts festival.

AXELROD PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
The 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
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).

CONVENTION HALL AND PARAMOUNT THEATRE
Ocean Avenue (between 5th and Sunset Avenues), Asbury Park, (732) 775-3533
www.conventionhall.net
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 1926, this 1,400-seat theater is known for first class entertainment in an intimate setting. The New Jersey Symphony Orchestra has played a schedule here for many decades. Famous musical artists such as Bon Jovi, Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes, 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.

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
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.

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.

HENDERSON THEATRE
850 Newman Springs Road (Route 520), Lincroft (Middletown), (732) 774-STAR
www.premiertheatre.com
6-15 – 7-11: West Side Story. Various dates and times.

THE HISTORIC STRAND THEATER
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.

MONMOUTH COUNTY PARK SYSTEM
Summer Theater in The Barn at Thompson Park, 805 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft, (732) 842-2000
www.monmouthcountyparks.com/theatre/theatre_main_06.asp
Celebrating their twenty-sixth season in summer 2008, 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 - LAUREN K. WOODS THEATRE
400 Cedar Avenue, West Long Branch; Box Office: (732) 263-6889
www.monmouth.edu/woodstheatre
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.

MONMOUTH UNIVERSITY - POLLAK THEATRE
400 Cedar Avenue, West Long Branch, (732) 263-6889
www.monmouth.edu/arts
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.

MONMOUTH UNIVERSITY - WILSON AUDITORIUM
400 Cedar Avenue, West Long Branch, (732) 263-6889
www.monmouth.edu/arts
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.

NAVESINK LIBRARY THEATRE
Corner of Sears and Monmouth Avenues, Navesink, (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 Garden State Philharmonic is the Orchestra-in-residence.

OCEAN GROVE GREAT AUDITORIUM AND YOUTH TEMPLE
Ocean Grove, (732) 775-0035
www.oceangrove.org
The Ocean Grove Camp Meeting owns and maintains the 6,217 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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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 MANSION AT GEORGIAN COURT UNIVERSITY
900 Lakewood Avenue, Lakewood, (732-987-226)
www.Georgian.edu

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.

Auction & Shopping Markets

BASICS FLEA MARKET
2301 Route 9, Howell, (732) 308-1105
A place to shop til 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

ENGLISHTOWN AUCTION
90 Wilson Avenue, Englishtown, (732) 446-9644
You'll find everything from antiques to produce at this fifty-acre flea market. Over 700 vendors sell their wares in-clud-ing clothing and both new and used merchandise.

MANAHAWKIN MART
657 East Bay Avenue, Manahawkin, (609) 597-1017

NEW EGYPT AUCTION AND FLEA MARKET VILLAGE
933 Route 537, New Egypt, (609) 758-2082

ROUTE 70 FLEA MARKET
117 Highway 70, Lakewood, (732) 370-1837

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
352 Red Hill Road, Middletown, (732) 671-6050
www.monmouthcountyparks.com/parks/deep_cut/deep_cut.asp
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 NYC and 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
Navesink Road, Middletown, (732) 842-4000
www.monmouthcountyparks.com/parks/hartshorne.asp
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, rest rooms, 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 eleven-mile trail system of this 736-acre park. It's the perfect place to escape the sounds of suburbia.

HENRY HUDSON TRAIL
Aberdeen/Keyport border to Atlantic Highlands, (732) 842-4000
www.monmouthcountyparks.com/parks/henry_hudson.asp
Stretching from Atlantic Highlands to Aberdeen through the Bayshore communities, this nine mile, paved trail runs just north of and parallel to Route 36 from the Aberdeen/Keyport border at the intersection of Lloyd Road and Clark Street to the Atlantic Highlands border at Avenue D. The trail, a former railroad right-of way, is for use by walkers, bicyclists, in-line skaters, and equestrians. Recently, the trail was extended another nine miles to Freehold Borough.

HOLMDEL PARK AND LONGSTREET FARM
Longstreet Road, Holmdel, (732) 946-3758
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
Brown's Dock Road, Locust section of Middletown, (732) 872-2670
www.monmouthcountyparks.com/parks/huber.asp
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 258 acres of forest and meadows. Other attractions include seven 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.

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
Windler Road, Howell Township, (732) 919-0996
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. $4.00 for adults and $2.00 for twelve and under.

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. I