Camper's Favorite Places to visit
in the Shore Region
Barnegat lighthouse State Park
Barnegat Light, north tip of Long Beach Island. 31 acres of unspoiled beach surrounding historic Barnegat Lighthouse. "Grand Old Champion of tile Tides". built 1857-58 at the scene of more than 200 shipwrecks. (609) 494-2016
Fantasy Island Amusement Park
320 West Seventh. Beach Haven. Created with a Victorian air that is timeless in its appeal. Features a family casino arcade, east coast's most spectacular Sculptured Miniature Golf Course, adult and kiddy rides, games, prizes, Victorian Ice Cream Parlor and tri-state food specialties. (609) 492-4000.
Historic Batsto Village
Washington Township. Restored Revolutionary village in the Pine Barrens (609) 561-3262.
Island Beach State Park
Seaside Park, SR 35. A 10 mile strip from Seaside Park to Barnegat Inlet (908) 793-0506.
Salt Water Fishing
Anglers catch over 35 million fish in New Jersey each year. For a guide to New Jersey's Marinas and charter boats, write the Division of Fish, Game and Wildlife, Trenton, NJ.
Energy Spectrum
Route 9. Forked River. Jersey Central Power & Light "Explore the World of Energy" exhibit. Free admission. (609) 971-2100,
Englishtown Auction
Route 9 and 527 90 Wilson Ave. 50 acre flea market, over 1000 venders. Weekends. Closed in February (908) 446-9644.
Allaire State Park
Route 524 Wall Township Ride the Pine Creek Railroad to the 18th century historic Allaire village.
Monmouth Park Race Track
Garden State Parkway Exit 105, Oceanport. Home of thoroughbred racing. (908) 222-5100.
U.S. Army Communications Electronics Museum
Bldg. 275, Kaplan Hall, Fort Monmouth (off GSP exit 105). Unique museum featuring communications electronics from 1917. Spy cameras, rare heliographs, carrier pigeon memorabilia Guided tours of museum and fort. (908) 532-4390.
Monmouth Battlefield
Monmouth Battlefield State Park. off Rt. 33 (mailing address: 347 Freehold Englishtown Road.), Manalapan, NJ 07726. Site of the longest battle of the American Revolution and of Molly Pitcher's well. (908) 462-9616.
Fort Hancock
Gateway National Recreational Area, Highlands, NJ, (PO Box 530). Beautiful beaches and the oldest operating lighthouse in the US, Sandy Hook. (908) 872-0115.
Barnegat Bay
Crabbing and clamming along this forty mile stretch. License needed for clamming Check at local bait and tackle stores. No license for crabbing but they must be at least 4" across.
Popcorn Zoo
Humane Way, Bamber Lake Section, Forked River. Home for abused and unwanted wild animals ranging from elephants and tigers to rabbits and ducks (609) 693-1900.
Navesink Light Station at Twin Lights Historic Site
Off Rt. 36 on Lighthouse Rd. Highlands, 07732. Two-beacon lighthouse marks western entrance into New York Artifacts of marine history in museum. (908) 872-1814.
Garden States Arts Center
Exit 116, GSP, Holmdel, 07733. A summer-long concert series of contemporary and classical music, dance and opera; ethnic festivals. special events at outdoor amphitheater Picnic facilities and nature trail at Telegraph Hill Park On the premises. (908) 442-8600.
Jenkinson's Aquarium
Boardwalk & Parkway, Point Pleasant Beach, 08742. Exotic fish, mammals, birds. Petting tank, fossil room. Also features 1/2 mile beach miniature railroad ride; Wednesday concerts by Jenkinson's Symphony Orchestra in the summer. (908) 899-1212.
Seaside Heights Amusements and Arcades
Exit 82, GSP, Boardwalk & Atlantic Ocean, Seaside Heights. Big Top Arcade, Casino Arcade, Casino Pier & Water Works, Central Arcade, Coin Castle Amusements and Royal Arcade. 1-800-SEASHOR.
Six Flags Great Adventure Theme Park
Jackson. CR 542. Theme park & largest safari outside Africa. (908) 928-2000Barnegat Heritage Center
375 E. Bay Ave., Barnegat, 08005. Operated by the Barnegat Historical Society, Friday and Saturday 10 am to 1 pm. Tours of four building complex.Monmouth County Arts Council/ Count Basie Theatre
99 Monmouth St., Red Bank. 07701 (908)-842-9000. A 1,500 seat theater featuring year-round symphonic and popular music, ballet, jazz, rock, modern dance and children's programs.
Barnegat Bay Decoy & Baymen's museum
Rt.9 at Tip Seaman County Park, Tuckerton, 08087. (609) 296-8868. Preserves the culture and history of baymen.
Monmouth Museum
761 Newman Springs Rd. Lincroft, 07738. (908)-747-2266. On the campus of Brookdale Community College. Exhibitions of art, science, nature and cultural history.
Casino Arcade
Hamilton and the Boardwalk, Seaside Heights,08751. (908)-793-8054. Video games, family entertainment.
Cream Ridge Winery
Rt.539, PO Box 98, Cream Ridge, 08514. (609)- 259-9797. Ten minutes from Six Flags. Custom Labeling, private group tours by reservation. Monthly themed wine festivals.
Alliance for a living Ocean
204 Center Street, Beach Haven, 08008, (609)-492-0222. Ecological trolley tours of the dunes, ocean and bay along Long Beach Island in the summer.
Freehold Raceway
Route 9 and 33. Harness racing, trotters and pacers. (908) 462-3800.
For More Information on Summer Shore Events,
call or write:
Ocean County Tourism
CN 2191
Toms River, NJ 08754
(800)-ENJOY-33
Monmouth County Tourism
27 E. Main Street
Freehold, NJ 07728
1-(800)-523-2587
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