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Avon Concerts:
On the Boardwalk just about every night at 7:30 July and August featuring Joe Finn (great legendary Irish band) on Wednesdays and a variety of other bands and musicians all week. One block North at the Pavilion.
Manasquan Water Taxi:
Great Restaurant & Bar Hopping 7 Nights a week in the Summer/Weekends until Halloween. Day Trips: Fishing, Sightseeing etc. Halloween Hay rides Sept. to Halloween. 732-292-1159. Boat leaves Bars every hour 6pm to 2am in the summer. Goes hourly from the Wharfside Patio-Union Landing-Clarks Landing-Shrimp Box. Eat drink and have fun!
Night life:
(See Night Life Page)
Fishing:
Party Boats are located in Shark River Inlet- Hwy. 35 Belmar. Golden Eagle- 681-6144 is catching Bluefish- leaves twice a day at 7:30am and 7:30pm. You can also fish off the jetty right at the cove beach in Avon.
Six Flags Great Adventure Amusement Park:
Rt. 537 Jackson- Take 195 west and watch for exit. Theme Park and Safari. 928-1821
Atlantic City:
This top tourist attraction will dazzle your imagination. Stroll on the world's longest boardwalk and enjoy top celebrity entertainment and fine dining at the casino hotels. Call 800-BOARDWALK (262-7395) for information. Take Garden State Pkwy. South to exits 40, 38 and follow signs.
Salon
Nicolas Ashley Salon 600 Main Street in Avon (One block North) Hair, Nails, Facials etc. 732-502-9520.
Spring Lake Therapeutic Massage :
Aromatherapy Massage: 1 hour - $75 Aromatherapy Massage for Couples: one hour for each person - $150 Inn-Calls- Available Upon Request in your room. Your treatment is an hour, although longer sessions are available by advance appointment. 732-449-4975 or www.jerseyshoremassage.com
Spa:
Milagro Spa in Manasquan Many different packages including Body Care | Body Treatments | Skin Care | Hair/Nail Services Waxing, Make-Up and MicroDermabrasion | Massage Therapy | Exclusively for Men Spa Packages | Contact the Milagro Spa 1-800-411-6493 www.milagrospa.com
Churches:
St. John's Episcopal Church- 110 Woodland Ave. Avon: 775-2468. Avon United Methodist Church- 507 Garfield Ave. Avon: 774-4368. Taylor Memorial Baptist Church- 435 Sylvania Ave. Avon: 776-8806. St. Elizabeth Church- Catholic- 424 Lincoln Ave. Avon: 774- 4089
Cream Ridge Winery:
Come taste award-winning wines and stroll the vineyards of this picturesque Monmouth County winery. On route 539, Cream Ridge, call (609) 259-9797. Wine festavals: Aug. and November. Fun Special Events.
Renault Winery - Egg Harbor City (609) 965-2111 Fun Special Events
Brewery
The Brewer's Apprentice Freehold 863-9411. Make your own beer and wine.
Horseback Riding:
Circle A Riding Stable- 116 Herbertsville Rd. Howell: 938-2004.
Tall Oaks Farm- open 7 days a week- 151 Oak Glen Rd. Howell: 938-5445 or 1-800-781-7433.
Parks:
Allaire State Park- Historic village- ride the train or picnic at the many shaded picnic sites. Wall Twp.: 938-2253.
Gateway National Recreation Area - Sandy Hook. Visitor's Center with nature and history programs. Bicycling, hiking and the only nude beach around. 872-5940
Island Beach State Park Natural Shoreline beauty. Surf fishing, BBQ on the beach, leashed dogs allowed. $5 per carload.
Monmouth Battlefield State Park - Manalapan. Visitor Center, exhibits, picnic areas, playgrounds and nature center. Battle of Monmouth reenactments. 462-9616.
Six Flags Great Adventure Amusement Park. Theme Park and Safari. 195 west to exit 16 in Jackson. 928-1821
Telegraph Hill State Park- Holmdel. Inside PNC Arts Center, cultural center for visual and performing arts.
Antiquing:
There are many small antique stores hidden away in all of the towns along the shore. Local ones such as:
Country- By- The- Sea, 515 Sylvania Ave., Avon: 776-6671
Carriage House Antique Center, 140 Main St. Manasquan: 528-6772 are fun to browse in or find that one kind antique you have been searching for.
A larger dealer- The Antiques Center is located in Red Bank- exit 109 off the parkway and is one of the largest antique centers in the tri- state area: 741-5331.
Pt. Pleasant Antique Emporium- Bay and Trenton Avenues, Pt. Pleasant BCH: 892-2222 or (800) 322-8002
Shore Antique Center, Pt. Pleasant BCH 50 dealers 732-295-5771
Malls:
Monmouth Mall- Rt. 35 and 36 Eatontown.
Freehold Raceway Mall- Intersection of Rt. 9 and 33 Freehold. 577-1144.
Movies:
Beach Cinema 110 Main St. Bradley Beach: 774-9089 all seats are $3.50- In Fall and Winter date night is Monday: Buy one get one free.
Middlebrook Galleria- Middlebrook Shopping Center, Ocean Twp. 493-3800.
Sony Theaters- Monmouth Mall Eatontown.
Collingwood Park Auction and Flea Market:
Routes 33 and 34 (just a half mile west of the Collingwood Circle), Farmingdale: 938-7941
Englishtown Auction: 90 Wilson Ave., Englishtown: 446-9644
Point Pleasant Boardwalk:
Beach and amusement area. Enjoy the mile long white sand beach, rides, games, deep- sea fishing and restaurants. 899-2424. Take Hwy. 34 south to Point Pleasant.
Romancing the Wind: Sailing.
Sandy Hook, Pt Pleasant, Toms River, Forked River, New York Harbor, (800) Joy-Sail (569-7245)
Ocean Grove Great Auditorium:
Ocean Grove, 775-0035 Call for this weeks shows or events.
Boating:
Motor boat rentals- 900 Marina Ave. Belmar: 681-5005
Biking:
The Avon Manor provides bikes or rentals available at DJ's Cycles 15th and Main St., Belmar. 681- 8228 or ask me! You can ride the boardwalk from 6am to 9am.
Freehold Raceway Park:
Watch harness racing, trotters and pacers in one of New Jersey's historic areas. Located in Freehold. 462-3800
Monmouth Park Racetrack:
Enjoy thoroughbred racing from late May through early September. This exciting facility also offers excellent dining. Located in Oceanport. 222-5100.
Jet skiing/ Waverunner/ Ocean Kayaking Rentals:
618 Fifth Ave. Belmar: 1-888-732-7547. Open 7 days a week.
Picnic at the beach:
Avon is one of the few beaches that allow coolers. The Avon Manor will pack you a picnic basket. Also, along Rt. 35 by the marina in Belmar there are picnic benches and cookers for barbecuing.
Concerts:
P.N.C. Bank Arts Center- exit 116 off the Garden State Pkwy. N., Holmdel: 335-0400. Come out for the stars. Also, the Ocean Grove Auditorium.
Gyms/ Health Clubs:
Belmar Intelligent Exercise - 50 yards from the Atlantic Ocean. 803 Ocean Ave. Belmar: 681- 8098. $10.00 day pass.
Golf:
The Avon Manor has a putting green for guests.
The six I recommend…and why:
Cruz farm: A little short and not maintained like a Country Club but…You can always walk on, they usually don’t force you into a foursome, $24/$28 bucks. 938-3378.
Shark River Golf Course- course on 33., Neptune (close, very nice, do a drive by first, tough to get on): 922-4141.
Twin Brook Golf Center-Range- Miniature Golf and a good size Par Three Course Take 33 to Jumping Brook Rd. and you cn not miss it a mile down after you cross Rt. 66 in Neptune: 922-1600.
Pebble Creek Golf Club- Rt. 537 Colts Neck, NJ 07722, 732-303-9090. Off rt. 34 about 20min.
Knob Hill- Manalapan, NJ 07726, 732-792-7722, 30 min away but Semi private nice layout and worth the trip and easy to get a tee time.
Colts Neck CC. 732-303-9330. 20 min away Semi private nice layout and worth the trip and easy to get a tee time.
More…Colonial Terrace Golf Club- Wicapecko Dr., Ocean Twp.:775-3636 or Hominy Hill Golf Course- Mercer Rd, Colts Neck: 462-9222. Howell Park Golf Course- Preventorium Rd., Howell: 938-6760 or Pine Brook Golf Course- 1 Covered Bridge Boulevard, Manalapan: 536-7272. or Spring Meadow Golf Course- 395 Allaire Rd, Allaire: 449-0806.
Miniature Golf:
Belmar Playland - 1400 Ocean Ave. Belmar: 681-5115 also Bradley Beach- right on the boardwalk. Driving Range- Quail Ridge Golf World- Hwy. 34 and Hurley Pond Rd. Wall: 681-0918
Roller blades:
Blades Action Sports- 1000 Ocean Ave. Belmar: 681-7767
Museums
Centennial Cottage - Ocean Grove. 1874 seaside vacation home restored and furnished to period of the 1870s. 774-1869
Historical Society of Ocean Grove 50 Pitman Ave, Ocean Grove 774-1869
Monmouth Museum -Newman Springs Road, Lincroft 747-2266
New Jersey's Vietnam Veteran's Memorial - Holmdel 1800 648 VETS (8387)
Sea Girt Lighthouse -Sunday tours from 1:00 - 4:00pm
Spring Lake Historical Society 5th & Warren Ave, Spring Lake 449-0772 Open Thursday 10am -noon and Sunday 1:30 - 3:30pm
Pool:
The town pool is one block over and if you have a note from The Avon Manor they will give you a day pass for $5.
Tennis:
Tennis courts are located on Hwy. 35 Belmar- right on the Shark River Inlet.
Ballooning:
Adventure Ballooning - Ocean Township 531-6668
Avian Adventures- Asbury Park 713-6123
Gentle Giant Sport Balloons- Freehold 462-9555
Kritch Enterprises- Wall Township 751-1551
Bowling:
On 35 three miles South on the left.
Theatre Productions:
Spring Lake Community House Theater- 3rd and Madison Ave. Spring Lake 449-4530.
Algonquin Arts Theatre - Main Street Manasquan 528-9211
Outlet Centers:
Circle Factory Outlet Center: Hwy. 35 and Atlantic Ave. Manasquan 223-2300.
Six Flags Outlet Mall: Rt. 195 west. Watch for exit sign.
Aquarium:
At Point Pleasant Boardwalk. 899-2424. Take Hwy. 34 south to Point Pleasant.
Wall Stadium:
Exciting stock car racing is held every Saturday, April through October; special racing events. Located on Rt. 34 Wall. 681-6400.
Diving Centers:
Divers Two Avon 776-7755. Diving for every skill level. Lessons for all ages.
Auto Rental
Enterprise 988-3800 They will deliver your car and pick it up.
AAA 800 374 9806
Avis 280-2847
Jersey Shore 681-6883
Plain Jane 528-4570
Taxi Cabs
Belmar Cab-681-TAXI, Able-528 2253 (528-ABLE), Briggs 892 0465, Homestead 449 7241, Shore Taxi-449 8294
Realtors:
If you like the area and want to stay...Call Peggy Codey at Diane Turton Realtors 732-774-0246 and to finance your home call Brian Fisher Chase Manhattan Mortgage 333 Broad Street Red Bank, NJ 07701 (732)345-9650 Ext 206
Train- New Jersey Transit's North Jersey Coast line 800-772-2222
| The Spring Lake Theatre Company,
under the guidance of Producer/Artistic Director Pat Barry, is attracting
widespread acclaim this year. Critics have said, "one of the best
examples of local theater anywhere", "it may be just an hour
from Broadway, but it seems much closer." Click here for show schedules CALL THEIR BOX OFFICE AT: |
(732) 449-4530 Summer Hours |
Mon-Sat, 11am - 5pm Winter Hours |
Mon-Thu, 12pm - 3pm Fri & Sat, 11am - 5pm Closed Sundays all year |
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Golf |
Play or take a golf lesson from our in-house instructor.
Click here for more information
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| Biking 732-776-7770 |
| There are many rental shops and the Avon Manor provides complimentary bicycles including a Tandem bicycle for you to enjoy the miles of boardwalk or local shopping |
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Fishing |
Party Boats are located in Shark River Inlet- Hwy. 35 Belmar.
Golden Eagle
681-6144 is catching Bluefish- leaves twice a day at 7:30am and 7:30pm.
Local Cruises, Charter and Party Boat Information... You can also fish off the jetty right at the cove beach in Avon. We also have property on a lake in Spring Lake. Great spot for bass fishing, call for more information. More Local Fishing Information... |
| Six Flags Great Adventure Amusement Park/Wildlife Safari The amusement park is packed with everything from breath-stealing roller coasters and cuddly kiddy play facilities to big name entertainment. |
Great Adventure. (732) 928-1821 |
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The drive-through safari holds some 1,200
animals of sixty different species in a 350-acre
preserve.
Location: County Route 537 in Jackson
Phone: Amusement Park: (732) 928-1821;
Safari: (732) 928-2000
Hours: Park is open 10 a.m.-10 p.m. on
Sunday-Friday and 10 a.m.-11 p.m. on Saturday.
The safari is open 9 a.m.-4 p.m. all week.
Prices: Tickets to the park are $35 for adults,
$25 for children under 54 inches tall and $18.02
for senior citizens. Tickets for the safari are $15
per person. Combination tickets to the park and
safari are $38.02 for adults, $28.02 for children
under 54 inches tall and $20.99 for senior
citizens. Group sales and season tickets are also
available.
Click here for more info... |
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This top tourist attraction will dazzle your imagination.
Stroll on the world's longest boardwalk and enjoy top
celebrity entertainment and fine dining at the casino hotels.
Call 800-BOARDWALK (262-7395) for information. Take Garden State Pkwy. South to exits 40, 38 and follow signs. More info about AC... |
Horseback Riding 1-800-781-7433 |
Circle A Riding Stable- 116 Herbertsville Rd. Howell: 938-2004.
Tall Oaks Farm- open 7 days a week- 151 Oak Glen Rd. Howell: 938-5445 or 1-800-781-7433. |
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St. John's Episcopal Church 110 Woodland Ave. Avon: 775-2468. Avon United Methodist Church 507 Garfield Ave. Avon: 774-4368. Taylor Memorial Baptist Church 435 Sylvania Ave. Avon: 776-8806. St. Elizabeth Church Catholic- 424 Lincoln Ave. Avon: 774- 4089 |
Churches |
Allaire State Park (732) 938-2253 Allaire State Park- Historic village- ride the train or picnic. An 1830s iron works and mining village, and home to the historic, narrow gauge Pine Creek Railroad, and to the New Jersey Museum of Transportation. Location: Route 524, Farmingdale, N.J. Phone: (732) 938-2253 Hours: 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Prices: $3 parking fee on the weekends More Information on Allaire... |
Antiquing
There are many small antique stores hidden away in all of the towns along the shore. Local ones such as Country- By- The- Sea, 515 Sylvania Ave., Avon: 776-6671 and Carriage House Antique Center, 140 Main St. Manasquan: 528-6772 are fun to browse in or find that one kind antique you have been searching for. A larger dealer- The Antiques Center is located in Red Bank- exit 109 off the parkway and is one of the largest antique centers in the tri- state area: 741-5331. |
Movies |
Beach Cinema 110 Main St. Bradley Beach: 774-9089 all seats are $3.50- In Fall and Winter date night is Monday: Buy one get one free. Middlebrook Galleria- Middlebrook Shopping Center, Ocean Twp. 493-3800. Sony Theaters- Monmouth Mall Eatontown. |
Point Pleasant Boardwalk 732-899-2424 |
With something for everyone's tastes and interests,
Point Pleasant Beach and Boardwalk remains the
Jersey Shore's preferred location for family fun.
Enjoy the mile long white sand beach, rides, games, deep-
sea fishing and restaurants. 899-2424.
Take Hwy. 34 south to Point Pleasant. |
| A lively boardwalk, fishing & crabbing, plus the World Famous Offshore Power Boat Race, Symphonic Concerts, Fireworks & Volley Ball tournaments to name a few. There are shops of every sort, sailing, boating and fishing. The downtown shops on Arnold, and Bay Avenues provide shopping fun for all. Antique shops abound. Spend an afternoon along the boardwalk, visit Jenkinson's Aquarium, or just simply relax on one of the beaches. For more Information on Point Pleasant Click here |
Boating 732-681-5005 | Motor boat rentals- 900 Marina Ave. Belmar: 681-5005 |
Horse Racing |
Freehold Raceway Park:
Watch harness racing, trotters and pacers in one of New Jersey's historic
areas. Located in Freehold. 732-462-3800
Monmouth Park Racetrack: Enjoy thoroughbred racing from late May through early September. This exciting facility also offers excellent dining. Located in Oceanport. 732-222-5100. |
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