Tag: “New Jersey”

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  1. The Jersey Shore - Just for the Fun of It.

    Beaches, history, wine, and plenty of fun things to do.

  2. The Stone Pony

    The Stone Pony is in its third incarnation in Asbury Park, New Jersey. Originally opened in 1974, groups that played in the earlier years included Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes, Patti Scialfa, and Cats on a Smooth Surface.

  3. Sandy Hook Lighthouse

    The Sandy Hook Lighthouse, located on the tip of Sandy Hook, New Jersey, is the oldest working lighthouse in the United States. It was designed and built in 1764 by Isaac Conro.

  4. Atlantic City

    While I was living in New York City, my boyfriend and I took a day trip to Atlantic City since neither of us had ever been. Buses run frequently from various points in Manhattan.

  5. The Boardwalk

    This is Funtown Pier at the south end of the boardwalk in Seaside Heights, New Jersey. Many wonderful moments by many families have been spent here.

  6. Gazebo

    This is the Gazebo in Spring Lake, New Jersey. In August, concerts are heard to help celebrate the middle of summer.

  7. The Casino

    The Casino in Asbury Park, New Jersey, brings back memories of the glory days of this Jersey Shore community and "Greetings from Asbury Park." Today it remains a landmark in dire need of repair. Although its marvelous carousel was dismantled long ago, it can still be heard in the memories of those who were fortunate enough to have riden its horses.

    UPDATE (6/30/08): During my last visit progress seems to be happening.

  8. Boardwalk

    The boardwalk in Spring Lake, New Jersey, runs along the ocean front for approximately two miles. Over the Memorial Day weekend, runners from all over the country come to this seaside community to run one of the largest five mile races in the country that starts and ends alongside the boardwalk.

  9. Boardwalk

    The boardwalk runs the full length of Belmar on the Jersey Shore. Night life keeps this town hopping in the summer with clubs, such as D'Jais, and fine dining in places such as Matisse (directly on the Boardwalk) to La Dolce Vita at the northern most end of town.

  10. Sea Girt Lighthouse

    The Sea Girt Lighthouse sits on the Atlantic Ocean in Sea Girt, New Jersey. The lighthouse began its operation on December 10, 1896 and is one of 20 surviving lighthouses in New Jersey.