Attractions
Whether you're on the water or secure on land, the Jersey Shore is packed with attractions to keep the whole family entertained. Enjoy the newest thrill ride at Six Flags Great Adventure Theme Park, Wild Safari Drive-thru Animal Park and Hurricane Harbor Water Park, the A-Affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies, dubbed the Lakewood BlueClaws, the Tuckerton Seaport, a 40-acre maritime village and the resort town of Seaside Heights. Relax and enjoy the excitement of horse racing at Monmouth Park Racetrack, Stroll through downtown Red Bank's River Center, Manasquan, Asbury Park or Ocean Grove. Rich in culture the Jersey Shore has some of the top performers at the Count Basie Theater, Surflight Theatre or the famous Stone Pony. The Revision Theater in Asbury Park, NJ Repertory Company in Long Branch offers some of the best original theater productions. Enjoy a mouthwatering meal at Jonny Pianconne's in Long Branch or well known Bistro Ole in Asbury Park before heading off to one of Monmouth and Ocean counties free plays, or concerts on the beach. From the serenity of the lighthouses, parks and historic museums to the thrill of the Seaside and Jenkinson's boardwalk, The Jersey Shore offers more for less.
ReClam the Bay
- 1623 Whitesville Rd.
- Toms River, NJ 08755
- (732) 349-1152 | Fax: (732) 505-8941
- Region: Ocean
Sixth Avenue House Bed & Breakfast
- 305 Sixth Ave.
- Asbury Park, NJ 07712
- 732-361-6609
- Region: Monmouth
Please visit the website for all the local attractions and places to visit while in Asbury Park.
Allen House
- Rt. 35 & Sycamore Ave.
- Shrewsbury, NJ 7702
- 732-462-1466
- Region: Monmouth
Built before 1740. The Blue Ball Tavern at Shrewsbury's "Historic Four Corners" functioned as a courthouse, townhall, post office and community center, as well as a hostelry.
Christ Church
- Kings Hwy. & Church St.
- Middletown, NJ 7748
- 732-671-2524
- Region: Monmouth
Served as the Church of England congregation since 1680.
Covenhoven House
- 150 W. Main St.
- Freehold, NJ 7728
- 732-462-1466
- Region: Monmouth
British Army headquarters before the Battle of Monmouth.
Floyd Moreland Historic Dentzel / Looff Carousel
- Casino Pier, 800 Boardwalk
- Seaside Heights, NJ 8751
- 732-793-6489 | Fax: 732-830-2683
- Region: Ocean
One of two American-crafted hand-carved antique carousels in New Jersey; 1923 Wurlizer Military Band Organ; the only continuously operating carousel band organ in the state.
Historic Centennial Summer Cottage
- Central Ave. & McClintock St.
- Ocean Grove, NJ 7756
- 732-774-1869
- Region: Monmouth
Victorian home and furnishings.
Historic Walnford
- 578 Walnford Rd.
- Allentown, NJ 8501
- 609-259-6275
- Region: Monmouth
Former mill village with a Georgian-style mansion built in 1773. Open daily 8 am - 4:30 pm.
Holmes-Hendrickson House
- 62 Longstreet Rd.
- Holmdel, NJ 7733
- 732-462-1466
- Region: Monmouth
18th-century Dutch style farmhouse. Hands-on spinning and weaving. Special programs.
Infoage
- 2201 Marconi Rd.
- Wall Township, NJ 8720
- 732-280-3000
- Region: Monmouth
A science / history learning center and museum.
Longstreet Farm
- Longstreet & Roberts Rds.
- Holmdel, NJ 7733
- 732-946-3758
- Region: Monmouth
Restored living-history farm (1890s) affords an authentic look at rural life.
Marlpit Hall
- 137 Kings Hwy.
- Middletown, NJ 7748
- 732-462-1466
- Region: Monmouth
Loyal to the King of England, the Taylor family of Marlpit Hall faced difficult choices in 1776. Learn their story and that of the enslaved Africans living with them. Open May–Sept.
Monmouth Battlefield State Park
- 275 Rt. 522 (Freehold Rd.)
- Manalapan, NJ 7726
- 732-462-9616
- Region: Monmouth
One of the largest battles of the American Revolution took place in the park's fields and forests. The pivotal Battle of Monmouth is re-enacted every June.
Navy Lakehurst Information Center
- Rt. 547 (N. of Rt. 70)
- Lakehurst, NJ 8733
- 732-818-7520 | Fax: 732-323-7676
- Region: Ocean
Site of the 1937 Hindenburg crash. Historic Hangar #1 is a national landmark. Call in advance for access and tour information.
New Jersey Vietnam Veterans‘ Memorial Foundation & Vietnam Era Educational Center
- Exit 116 Garden State Pky. (adjacent to PNC Bank Arts Center)
- Holmdel, NJ 7733
- 732-335-0033 | Fax: 732-335-1107
- Region: Monmouth
Memorial to New Jersey residents who died or are MIA.
Old Tennent Presbyterian Church
- Tennent Rd.
- Manalapan, NJ 7726
- 732-446-6299
- Region: Monmouth
The building was used as a hospital during the Revolutionary War.
Old Wall Historical Society
- 1701 New Bedford Rd.
- Wall Township, NJ 7719
- 732-449-8444
- Region: Monmouth
Saint Peter's Episcopal Church (founded 1702)
- 33 Throckmorton St.
- Freehold, NJ 7728
- 732-431-8383 | Fax: 732-780-4027
- Region: Monmouth
St. Vladimir's Memorial Russian Orthodox Church
- Rova Farms, 132 Perrineville Rd. (off Rt. 571)
- Jackson, NJ 8527
- 732-928-1248
- Region: Ocean
St. Vladimir Memorial Church and St. Mary's Russian Orthodox Church, Rova Farms and Restaurant. Church tours.
Taylor-Butler House
- 127 Kings Hwy.
- Middletown, NJ 7748
- 732-462-1466
- Region: Monmouth
Built in 1853. Finest restored Victorian Italianate style mansion still standing in Monmouth County.
Woodrow Wilson Hall at Monmouth University
- Norwood & Cedar Aves.
- West Long Branch, NJ 7764
- 732-571-3400 | Fax: 732-263-5124
- Region: Monmouth
A National Historic Landmark, Woodrow Wilson's summer White House, "Shadow Lawn, " is a 130-room mansion that was featured as Daddy Warbuck's home in the 1980 motion picture, "Annie."
The Jersey Shore