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Things To Do in Lakewood: Central Jersey Behavioral#1 of 30 Things To Do in Lakewood
Central Jersey Behavioral
1691 Route 9 Toms River NJ - 732-286-4666
~5.04 miles from Lakewood city center
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Things To Do in Lakewood: John Bennett Indoor Athletic Complex#2 of 30 Things To Do in Lakewood
John Bennett Indoor Athletic Complex
North Jersey Shore NJ
~6.35 miles from Lakewood city center
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John Bennett Indoor Athletic Complex (located between Hooper Elementary andToms River Intermediate East) 1519 Hooper Avenue Toms River, NJ 08753 Telephone: 732-505-5522 Website: www.trindoorcomplex.com/Driving Directions1. From the NorthTake Garden State Parkway South to Exit 82 (Route 37 East). Continue on Route 37 East to second traffic light (Hooper Avenue). Take jug handle cross over Route 37. Travel North onHooper Avenue. The Sports Complex is located approximately 500 feet after the seventh traffic light (Indian Hill Road). 2. From the South Take Garden State Parkway North to Exit 83 (Pleasant Plains). Make first right onto Route571 (Indian Head Road). Go to fourth light (Hooper Avenue). Take jug handle after the light. Proceed on Hooper Av...
Things To Do in Lakewood: Ocean County Mall#3 of 30 Things To Do in Lakewood
Ocean County Mall
North Jersey Shore NJ
~7.29 miles from Lakewood city center
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The Ocean County Mall is a super-regional mall, opened in 1976 by Edward J. DeBartolo Corporation, located in Toms River, New Jersey on Hooper Avenue. The mall is accessible off of Exit 82 of the Garden State Parkway via Route 37 East. The mall is owned by Simon Property Group. The mall has a gross leasable area of 890,000 sq ft (83,000 m2).The mall is anchored by Boscov's, J.C. Penney, Macy's and Sears. It also contains several eateries, and a small food court. The Ocean County Mall is the only enclosed mall in Ocean County. It is a popular destination for tourists in the Toms River area during the summer season.
Things To Do in Lakewood: Ocean County College#4 of 30 Things To Do in Lakewood
Ocean County College
College Drive Toms River NJ - 732-255-0400
~7.50 miles from Lakewood city center
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Ocean County College is an accredited, coeducational, two-year, public, community college located in Ocean County, New Jersey. Its main campus is in Toms River. Other locations include the Southern Education Center in Manahawkin and over twenty off-campus sites throughout Ocean County.The Toms River campus also houses the Fine Arts Center and the Robert J. Novins Planetarium. Both offer programming for the local community.
Things To Do in Lakewood: Jenkinson's Broadway#5 of 30 Things To Do in Lakewood
Jenkinson's Broadway
North Jersey Shore NJ
~8.80 miles from Lakewood city center
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Things To Do in Lakewood: Waterhouse Museum#6 of 30 Things To Do in Lakewood
Waterhouse Museum
17 Washington St Toms River NJ - 732-818-9040
~9.11 miles from Lakewood city center
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The Waterhouse Museum is located at 17 Washington Street, Toms River, New Jersey. The museum exhibits art by Colonel Charles Waterhouse, a U. S. Marine veteran of the Battle of Iwo Jima during World War II. The works at the museum depict military scenes from the American Revolutionary War to the present with a focus on the Marine Corps.The Museum includes:Colonel’s StudioConference GalleryFoyer GalleryIllustration GalleryMain GalleryStudio Gallery
Things To Do in Lakewood: Ocean County Historical Museum#7 of 30 Things To Do in Lakewood
Ocean County Historical Museum
26 Hadley Ave Toms River NJ - 732-341-1880
~9.16 miles from Lakewood city center
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The Ocean County Museum is located in the historic Victorian period Pierson Sculthorpe House, built in stages between 1820 and 1866. Their permanent collections depict the life-styles and occupations of early Ocean County families, while changing exhibits help bring to life the many stories of Ocean County.Exhibits include well-appointed Victorian period rooms, including a kitchen, dining room, music room, kitchen, parlor, bedroom and schoolhouse.The Museum also showcases the history of Lighter-Than-Air aviation at Lakehurst Naval Air Station, local Revolutionary War and Civil War memorabilia, fossils and Native American artifacts, and Barnegat Bay duck decoys.The Museum boasts an 8000 volume library and research center, which is an invaluable source for information on the hist...
Things To Do in Lakewood: Silver Beach#8 of 30 Things To Do in Lakewood
Silver Beach
North Jersey Shore NJ
~9.80 miles from Lakewood city center
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Silver Beach is a neighborhood in the Throgs Neck section of the new York City borough of the Bronx.Silver Beach is a predominantly Irish, German, and Italian neighborhood in the southeastern Bronx, lying on a bluff on the southern shore of Throggs Neck. The land was used as a lockout during the American Revolution. A farm in the area owned by the Stephenson family was sold in 1795 to Abijah Hammond, who built a large mansion (later the offices of the Silver Beach Garden Corporation). In the 1920s the Peters and Sorgenfrel families formed Silver Beach Garden (named for the color of the beach at low tide), a summer colony of bungalows that were later adapted for year-round use[citation needed]most of the streets were named for flowers and trees found on the Hammond estate. Residents owned...
Things To Do in Lakewood: Ocean Beach#9 of 30 Things To Do in Lakewood
Ocean Beach
North Jersey Shore NJ
~9.95 miles from Lakewood city center
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The Jersey Shore is a term used in the mid-Atlantic region of the United States to refer to both the Atlantic coast of New Jersey and the adjacent resort and residential communities.The New Jersey State Department of Tourism further considers the Shore Region, Greater Atlantic City, and the Southern Shore to be distinct, each having different character. The other three tourism marketing areas are the Gateway, the Delaware Valley, and the Skylands.The Jersey Shore is home to many renowned boardwalks including Asbury Park, Atlantic City, Belmar, Cape May, Ocean City, Keansburg, Long Branch, Point Pleasant Beach, Seaside Heights, Ocean Gate, Spring Lake, and Wildwood.
Things To Do in Lakewood: Us Navy Maritime Fire School#10 of 30 Things To Do in Lakewood
Us Navy Maritime Fire School
1029 Us Highway 33 Freehold NJ - 732-938-5190
~10.12 miles from Lakewood city center
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The United States Navy (USN) is the sea branch of the United States armed forces. It is one of the seven uniformed services of the United States. As of 31 December 2008, the U.S. Navy had about 331,682 personnel on active duty and 124,000 in the Navy Reserve. It operates 284 ships in active service and more than 3,700 aircraft. The U.S. Navy is the largest in the world; its battle fleet tonnage is greater than that of the next 13 largest navies combined. The U.S. Navy also has the world's largest carrier fleet, with 11 in service and one under construction.The Navy traces its origins to the Continental Navy, which was established during the American Revolutionary War and was essentially disbanded as a separate entity shortly thereafter. The United States Constitution provided the legal b...
Things To Do in Lakewood: Chadwick Beach#11 of 30 Things To Do in Lakewood
Chadwick Beach
North Jersey Shore NJ
~10.23 miles from Lakewood city center
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Chadwick Beach Island is a shore town located in Toms River, New Jersey in the United States next to Barnagat Bay. It is an exclusive beach/island resort community about 70 miles south of New York City, 60 miles north north west of Philadelphia, and 150 miles northwest of Washington, D.C.
Things To Do in Lakewood: Ortley Beach#12 of 30 Things To Do in Lakewood
Ortley Beach
North Jersey Shore NJ
~11.38 miles from Lakewood city center
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Ortley Beach is an unincorporated area of Toms River, New Jersey. It also known as Dover Beaches South. Like many of the ocean communities found on Barnegat Peninsula it is not that large. Ortley Beach is less than a square mile in area and is bordered by Lavallette to the north and Seaside Heights to the south. There are ~ 1,600 full time residents - and each is outnumbered many times over during the busy summer tourist season.This website will help you plan a trip to and find your way around Ortley Beach. You can use the navigation tabs to jump to particular topics you find interesting or just keep reading to find out more about this wonderful beach community.The BeachThere are two pay-to-play beaches: the public beach managed by Dover County and the beach that is in front of the...
Things To Do in Lakewood: Memorial United Methodist Church#13 of 30 Things To Do in Lakewood
Memorial United Methodist Church
Neptune City NJ
~12.05 miles from Lakewood city center
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Things To Do in Lakewood: Casino Pier#14 of 30 Things To Do in Lakewood
Casino Pier
North Jersey Shore NJ
~12.09 miles from Lakewood city center
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Casino Pier is a “Family Fun and Sun Resort” historically known for offering an unforgettable Jersey Shore experience. There is never a dull moment, with our arcade packed with fun and games, our newly renovated water park, roof-top miniature golf and our classic amusement pier.Our world famous amusement pier features 40 exhilarating rides imported from all over the world. The youngsters will have the time of their lives on the numerous kiddie rides while the young at heart can experience the heart pumping 70 mph action of the Skyscraper, the centrifugal musical force of the Centrifuge, and the creepy, spooky (and all together ookey) Stillwalk Manor. New Jersey’s most exciting family water park just got even better! Our renovated water park Jenkinson's Breakwater Beach, is the best...
Things To Do in Lakewood: Breakwater Beach (Water Works)#15 of 30 Things To Do in Lakewood
Breakwater Beach (Water Works)
North Jersey Shore NJ
~12.09 miles from Lakewood city center
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Casino Pier in Seaside Heights, New Jersey (NJ) is pleased to announce the a brand new, state-of-the-art water park with the largest interactive play area on the North Atlantic Coast. The renovation of "Jenkinson's Breakwater Beach Waterpark at Casino Pier" (Formally Water Works) will now offer our customers a fun and exciting family attraction.Starting with our new Toddler Area, it is ideal for the smallest member of any family. With safe, soft play throughout, your little one will slide and have a splashtacular good time.We have something for everyone. Our Family Play Section is a totally interactive multi-level area for everyone from 3 to 103. With our water slides you will find a different experience with each twist and turn. Also, with hundreds of interactive play elements and...
Things To Do in Lakewood: Seaside Heights Beach#16 of 30 Things To Do in Lakewood
Seaside Heights Beach
North Jersey Shore NJ
~12.23 miles from Lakewood city center
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COST-Seaside Heights Beaches are all public and are open throughout the season. Public Access can be found almost each block and badges can be purchased for the day. Come early to claim your spot for the day! Enjoy a book while relaxing to the fresh ocean breeze.Seasonal beach badges ... $30.00 purchased on or before May 14thSeasonal beach badges ... $35.00 after May 15th.Daily Beach badge Fees ... $5.00/Day and on holidays.Children under 12 are freeSeasonal Badges may be purchased at:Borough Hall, 901 Boulevard at the Corner of Sherman Avenue - Mon. thru Fri.- 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. from January 1st to Labor Day.Seasonal Beach Badges are also available at the Hiering Avenue Beach Control Headquarters weekends from Memorial Day to June 11th. After June 17, when the Hierin...
Things To Do in Lakewood: Funtown Pier#17 of 30 Things To Do in Lakewood
Funtown Pier
North Jersey Shore NJ
~12.42 miles from Lakewood city center
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Located at Boardwalk and Porter Avenue in Seaside Park is this amusement park pier on the Jersey Shore. Funtown Pier has for more than 77 years used ocean view as the backdrop for its collection of amusement rides and attractions. Thrill-seekers can ride a looping roller coaster over ocean wave break beneath or board a 225-foot tall freefall ride named Tower of Fear. Funtown Pier's Giant Wheel affords riders breathtaking views of the surrounding beach and New Jersey shoreline. Funtown Pier also has a large collection of kiddie and family rides. During the summer months a Fireworks display lights up the sky every Wednesday night. Funtown Pier operates from Easter to Labor Day.
Things To Do in Lakewood: Six Flags Great Adventure#18 of 30 Things To Do in Lakewood
Six Flags Great Adventure
NJ
~13.45 miles from Lakewood city center
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Six Flags Great Adventure is a theme park in Jackson Township, New Jersey, located in Central New Jersey. Owned by the Six Flags brand of theme parks, the park also contains the Six Flags Wild Safari animal park and Hurricane Harbor water park. The park is very popular due to its close proximity to both the New York and Philadelphia metropolitan areas. The park contains eleven themed areas, four of which are especially built for small children.Great Adventure is known for roller coasters such as Nitro, Superman: Ultimate Flight, Bizarro (Medusa), Batman: The Ride, Great American Scream Machine and Rolling Thunder. The park has been home to the world's tallest and fastest roller coaster, Kingda Ka, since 2005, and has one of the tallest, fastest, and steepest wooden coasters, El Toro, sin...
Things To Do in Lakewood: The Great Auditorium#19 of 30 Things To Do in Lakewood
The Great Auditorium
Ocean Grove NJ
~13.75 miles from Lakewood city center
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The Great Auditorium is almost the size of a football field. It continues to be used for Sunday services during the summer and serves as a showcase for the world's great preachers and evangelists. Billy Sunday, Billy Graham, Gypsy Smith and Norman Vincent Peale are among the well known personalities who have addressed the congregation.The Great Auditorium is considered to be the most impressive and largest enclosed auditorium in New Jersey, and is the center of activity in Ocean Grove since 1894. It is used for Sunday services in the summer and showcases are held for well-known preachers and evangelists known throughout the world. Concerts, exhibitions, and other entertainment are also held in the auditorium.
Things To Do in Lakewood: Paramount Theater#20 of 30 Things To Do in Lakewood
Paramount Theater
North Jersey Shore NJ
~14.48 miles from Lakewood city center
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The Paramount Theatre in Asbury Park, New Jersey, is co-located with the Asbury Park Convention Hall on the boardwalk along the Atlantic Ocean. The two are connected by an arcade that spans the boardwalk, and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean on the east, and Bradley Park on the west. A statue of Asbury Park founder James A. Bradley faces the buildings west facade.The theatre has undergone recent renovations by Landmark Studio of Pittstown.
Things To Do in Lakewood: Asbury Park Convention Hall#21 of 30 Things To Do in Lakewood
Asbury Park Convention Hall
North Jersey Shore NJ
~14.48 miles from Lakewood city center
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Things To Do in Lakewood: Monmouth Mall#22 of 30 Things To Do in Lakewood
Monmouth Mall
North Jersey Shore NJ
~16.05 miles from Lakewood city center
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Monmouth Mall, an enclosed shopping center in Eatontown, New Jersey owned by Vornado Realty Trust, is located on the corner of the intersection of NJ 35 and NJ 36. Currently, the mall has a gross leasable area of 1,500,000 sq ft (139,000 m2), making it the fourth largest shopping mall in New Jersey (tied with Willowbrook Mall). The mall is located near the Garden State Parkway at Exit 105 and NJ 18 near the former location of the Eatontown Circle.
Things To Do in Lakewood: Monmouth University#23 of 30 Things To Do in Lakewood
Monmouth University
West Long Branch NJ - 732-571-3400
~17.24 miles from Lakewood city center
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Monmouth University is a private university located in West Long Branch, New Jersey.Founded in 1933 as Monmouth Junior College, it became Monmouth College in 1956, and later Monmouth University in 1995 after receiving its charter.There are about 4,300 full-time and 444 part-time undergraduate and 1,750 graduate students, as well as 251 full-time faculty members. About 73% of faculty members hold Ph.D.s or other terminal degrees in their field of study. The university's student-to-faculty ratio is about 15:1. Because of the university's relatively small student population, class sizes are capped between 20 and 35 and no classes are taught by teaching assistants. 44% of students live on-campus.
Things To Do in Lakewood: Monmouth Park Racetrack#24 of 30 Things To Do in Lakewood
Monmouth Park Racetrack
West Long Branch NJ
~18.29 miles from Lakewood city center
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Monmouth Park Racetrack is an American race track for thoroughbred horse racing in Oceanport, New Jersey.The original track was opened by the Monmouth Park Association on July 30, 1870 in Long Branch, New Jersey. It was later bought by David D. Withers, George L. Lorillard, James Gordon Bennett, Jr., and George P. Wetmore after which Withers ran the facility for more than a decade during which time he helped found racings Board of Control, a predecessor to The Jockey Club. From 1882 to 1890, the track increased in popularity, but legislation proposed in 1891 and enacted in 1894 barred parimutuel betting in New Jersey, and the track closed its doors. In May of 1894, the Township Committee at Eatontown, New Jersey ordered the seizure and sale of the Monmouth Park Association's grandstand...
#25 of 30 Things To Do in Lakewood
Broadway Center
Long Branch NJ
~19.09 miles from Lakewood city center
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Things To Do in Lakewood: Two River Theater#26 of 30 Things To Do in Lakewood
Two River Theater
Red Bank NJ
~19.55 miles from Lakewood city center
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Two River Theater Company is a professional, not-for-profit theater, regional theater company providing plays and educational programs for audiences of central New Jersey and beyond. It houses two theaters: a 350-seat main stage theater, and a 99-seat black box. On its main stage, Two River Theater Company produces a five-play subscription season and a family holiday show.The company received “Theatre of the Year” awards from the New Jersey Theatre Alliance in 2006, and from The Star-Ledger in both 2006 and 2008. At the July 2009 meeting of the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, Two River Theater Company was designated as a Major Impact Organization.Two River Theater Company is supported in part by grants from the National Endowment for the Arts, the New Jersey State Council on the ...
Things To Do in Lakewood: Count Basie Theater#27 of 30 Things To Do in Lakewood
Count Basie Theater
Red Bank NJ
~19.57 miles from Lakewood city center
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The Count Basie Theatre is an historic landmark that operates as a theatre for performing arts in Red Bank, New Jersey. It opened as the Carlton Theater in 1926 and was renamed in 1984 to honor jazz great and Red Bank native William “Count” Basie. It has seating capacity for 1,543 patrons.Edward Franklin Albee II opened the Carlton on November 11, 1926 as one of a series of elaborate new Keith-Albee-Orpheum vaudeville theatres. The ill-advised investment came at a time when less expensive movies were replacing vaudeville and Albee was soon pushed out. The theatre chain was absorbed into Keith-Albee-Orpheum in 1928 and was soon controlled by Joseph P. Kennedy, Sr..Opening night in 1926 included vaudeville acts and the feature film The Quarterback, starring Richard Dix. Nearly 4,000 pe...
Things To Do in Lakewood: Marine Park#28 of 30 Things To Do in Lakewood
Marine Park
Red Bank NJ
~20.02 miles from Lakewood city center
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#29 of 30 Things To Do in Lakewood
Fort Wadsworth
Staten Island NY
~21.11 miles from Lakewood city center
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Things To Do in Lakewood: Keansburg Amusement Park#30 of 30 Things To Do in Lakewood
Keansburg Amusement Park
NJ
~25.82 miles from Lakewood city center
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Located in nearby Keansburg, this amusement park offers a great variety of rides and amusements, as well as the Runaway Rapids Family Waterpark that features a number of exciting and fun water rides and activities.275 BeachwayKeansburg, NJ 07734-1073732-495-1400http://www.keansburgamusementpark.com/




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