Showcation

Things to See and Do

Come to our show and make it a "Showcation." Here are a few nearby. Website links are shown to help you plan your trip. Enjoy the show and your stay!

Beaches - Here are some of the top rated beaches in the state:

Wildwood	Cape May	Point Pleasant
Wildwood Crest	Asbury Park	Beach Haven
Ocean City	Sandy Hook	Stone Harbor
North Wildwood	Belmar	Seaside Heights

Please note that due to the devastation of the east coast of New Jersey during storm Sandy in October of 2012, some of the beaches or other areas may or may not be in the same pristine condition as before and may not even be open to the public. Many areas of shore communities still show visible destruction and debris.

Asbury Park, NJ - Beach; visit the Stone Pony, where Bruce Springsteen got his start; Great Auditorium; music performances, concerts, small boardwalk, mini golf, shops, food, Wednesday fireworks.
Website Link: www.cityofasburypark.com

Belmar, NJ - Nice beach, fishing boats, marina, kayak rentals, skateboard park, clubs, restaurants.
Website Link: belmar.com

Cape May, NJ - Victorian homes to tour, bird watching, fishing boats, gardens, bed and breakfasts, shops, restaurants, lighthouse; nearby - four wineries, Cape May Zoo, the Wildwoods, Atlantic City.
Website Link: www.capemaytimes.com

Point Pleasant, NJ - Jenkinson's Boardwalk - Nice beach, thrill rides, mini golf, games of chance, concession stands, restaurants, candy, ice cream, fishing boats. An aquarium with penguins, poison dart frogs, fish native to NJ waters, seahorses and other assorted inhabitants. Sunday night movies on the beach, Wednesday night concerts, Thursday fireworks
Website Link: www.jenkinsons.com

Sandy Hook, NJ - Arrive early for parking - seven-mile beach, surf casting, swimming; over 300 species of migratory birds; pristine holly forest; clothes optional beach. In nearby Highlands, the highest point on the eastern seaboard, is the first twin lighthouse ever built and the first to use kerosene and electricity; a maritime museum and many seafood restaurants.
Website Link: www.sandy-hook.com

Seaside Heights, NJ - Beach, boardwalk, water park, rides, arcades, mini golf, shops, clubs, restaurants, fishing boats, concessions and plenty more to do.
Website Link: www.seasideheights.net

Wildwood, NJ - This actually encompasses three towns - Wildwood Crest, Wildwood, and North Wildwood. Nice very wide beaches, full boardwalk with rides, arcades, shops, games of chance, concessions and much more; near Atlantic City and Cape May.
Website Link: www.wildwoodsnj.com

Campgrounds - These have the most amenities within 30 miles. For more information, to make online reservations or to view a listing of other campgrounds go to: www.newjerseycampgrounds.com

Pine Cone Resort 340 Georgia Road Freehold, NJ 07728 (732) 462-2230 www.pineconenj.com	Tip Tam Camping Resort 301 Brewers Bridge Road Jackson, NJ 08527 (732) 363-4036 www.tiptam.com
Butterfly Camping Resort 360 Butterfly Road Jackson, NJ 08527 (732) 928-2107 www.butterflycamp.com	Indian Rock Family Campground 920 W. Veterans Highway Jackson, NJ 08527 (732) 928-0034 www.indianrockresort.com

Casinos

Atlantic City, NJ - Free beach; several casinos with slot machines, table games, sports betting; aquarium, outlet shopping, miles of boardwalk, restaurants, night clubs, concerts, shows, museums, Absecon Lighthouse, fishing boats and more. Nearby is Cape May with many Victorian era homes, the Cape May Zoo, Wildwood Beach and Amusement Park, vineyards and Storybook Land.
Website Link: www.atlanticcitynj.com

Bethlehem, PA - The Sands Bethlehem has table games, 3,000 slot machines, electronic black jack and poker games, upscale restaurants and all the charm of historic Bethlehem.
Website Link: www.pasands.com

Historical

Batsto Village - Hammonton, NJ - Historic Batsto Village is on Rt. 542 in the Wharton State Forest in Washington Township, which is in Burlington County. A working village; iron and glass works; shops.
Website Link: www.batstovillage.org

Historic Smithville and Village Green - Smithville, NJ -
Historic Smithville and The Village Greene are located Galloway Township New Jersey. Located on Rt. 9, Smithville is only a 20 minute ride to Atlantic City. A thriving colonial village just 20 minutes from Atlantic City; open every day but Christmas, 60 shops, 13 eateries, and car shows.
1 North New York Rd
Website Link: www.smithvillenj.com

Wheaton Village - Millville, NJ
Museum of American Glass - over 6,500 objects on display, shopping glass blowing, folk artists.
Wheaton Arts,
1501 Glasstown Road
800-998-4552
Site Links: mail@wheatonarts.org
www.wheatonarts.org

Museums

Trenton City Museum - Trenton, NJ
Many any fine collections, musical performances, art exhibitions. It occupies the old mansion Ellarslie in Cadwalader Park. Use 299 Parkside Ave. for park entrance.
Website Link: www.ellarslie.org

Old Barracks Museum - Trenton, NJ
Revolutionary War buffs might enjoy a visit. The barracks predates the Revolutionary War and is located in downtown Trenton, next to the NJ State House.
Website Link: www.barracks.org

Horse Racing

Monmouth Park - Oceanport NJ - Live thoroughbred racing May into early October Sat. & Sun; also Fri. June thru August. Gates open 11:30 a.m.; post time 12:50 p.m. Simulcasting daily. Family Fun Day held noon to 4:00 p.m.every Sunday & holiday from Memorial to Labor Day; pony rides, clowns, free activities; music. Bluegrass Miniature Golf - two courses - daily.
Address is 175 Oceanport Avenue.
Phone: 732-571-5544.
Website Link: www.monmouthpark.com

Freehold Raceway - Freehold, NJ - This 1/2 mile track features live Standardbred harness races for trotters and pacers Thurs. - Sat. from March into May and from August 29 into December. The racetrack was established in 1853 and is open seven days a week and seven nights for year round thoroughbred and harness racing simulcasts.
Route 9 & 33
Phone: 732-462-3800
Website Link: www.freeholdraceway.com

Meadowlands Racetrack - East Rutherford, NJ - Harness racing begins in January and extends into August. Post time is 7 p.m. Racing Thurs.-Sat.; simulcasts daily. Dining at the award winning Pegasus or other restuarants.
2150 State Route 120 201-460-4079
Website Link: www.meadowlandsracetrack.com

Shopping

Stores come and go; the number of stores or stores listed can change at any time and are just a guide.

Brunswick Square Mall - East Brunswick, NJ (90 stores; restaurants, and services) This mall is just minutes away from the show hall. JC Penney, Macys, Barnes & Noble, Old Navy, Victoria's Secret, The Children's Place, Olive Garden, Ruby Tuesday, Panera Bread, Tilted Kilt Pub, Starplex Luxury Cinemas movie theater, jewelry stores, restaurants and numerous other stores all located on one ground floor. Mall's address is 755 State Rt. 18 at the intersection of Rt. 18 South and Rues Lane. Other strip malls and restaurants like Red Lobster, Denney's and IHOP, also the Best Western Hotel, are across the highway and in the nearby area all along Rt. 18. Hours: Mon. to Sat. 10:00 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.; Sun. 11:00 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Website Links: Brunswick Square Mall or Additional Brunswick Square Mall Link

Freehold Raceway Mall - Freehold, NJ
(205 stores, restaurants, and services).
This is one of the largest malls in the area with numerous stores like Lord & Taylor, Macy's, JC Penney, Nordstrom, Apple, and Coach; plenty of restaurants, a food court and even a carousel. Valet parking is available Fri.-Sun. for $5 in front of the Cheesecake Factory, near Dick's Sporting Goods and JC Penney. Address is 3710 Rt. 9, located at Rt. 33 & Rt. 9.
Website Link: www.freeholdracewaymall.com

Jackson Premium Outlets - Jackson, NJ
(70 stores, restaurants, and services) Coach, Reebok, Timberland, Under Armour, Maidenform, Hanes, Levi's, Disney Store, Gap and more. Located just minutes from Six Flags Great Adventure, Wild Safari and Hurricane Harbor at 537 Monmouth Rd. (Rt. 537)
Website Link: www.premiumoutlets.com/outlets/outlet.asp?id=54

Jersey Gardens - Elizabeth, NJ
(225 stores, restaurants, and services)
Jersey Gardens is New Jersey's largest outlet mall - all under one roof. Lego Store, Lane Bryant, Burlington Coat Factory, Marshalls, Wilson's Leather, Legg's, Nike, Skechers, Levi's, Motherhood Maternity, Disney Store, and many more; AMC movie theater; restaurants; and a food court. Valet Parking is available every Saturday and Sunday during mall hours for $7 or $10 on holidays. Valet Parking is located on the upper level by Entrance B.
Mall address is NJ Turnpike Exit 13A, 651 Kapkowski Road, Elizabeth, NJ.
Website Link: Jersey Gardens Mall

Menlo Park Mall - Edison, NJ
(130 stores, restaurants, and services) Macy's, Nordstrom, Barnes & Noble, Banana Republic, Abercrombie & Fitch, Godiva Chocolatier; AMC Dine-In Theatre; numerous eating establishments and a food court. 100 Menlo Park is located at Rt. 1 South and Parsonage Rd. Hours: Mon. to Sat. 10:00 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.; Sun. 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m
Website Link: Menlo Park Mall

Quakerbridge Mall - Lawrenceville, NJ
(90 stores, restaurants, and services)
Sears, JC Penney, Macy's, Lord & Taylor, Old Navy, Champs, and other stores on Rt. 1 South at 150 Quaker Bridge Mall.
Website Link: Quaker Bridge Mall

Woodbridge Center - Woodbridge, NJ
(170 stores, restaurants, and services). Another one of NJ's largest malls with Macy's, Sears, Dick's Sporting Goods, JC Penney, Aeropostale, Lord and Taylor, Wet Seal, Ann Taylor, etc. Conveniently located near all major routes at 250 Woodbridge Center Drive and bordered by Rt. 1 North and Rt. 9 South.
Website Link: www.woodbridgecenter.com

Theme Parks
Six Flag Parks are located next to each other.

Six Flags Great Adventure Theme Park and Safari - Jackson, NJ
The country's largest Six Flags at over 500 acres; rides, kid's splash areas, concerts, shows, fireworks, shops, games of chance, restaurants, animal exhibits; new safari off road adventure ride with 1,200 animals in a natural setting. Entrance is off Monmouth Rd. (Rt. 537) at 1 Six Flags Blvd.
Website Link: www.sixflags.com/greatadventure

Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Water Park - Jackson, NJ
20 water slides, half mile long lazy river, and a one million gallon wave pool are all part of this 45 acre tropical themed water park. Plenty of water fun for people of all ages. Entrance is off Monmouth Rd. (Rt. 537) in Six Flags Blvd.
Website Link: www.sixflags.com/hurricaneHarborNJ/index.aspx

Storybook Land - Egg Harbor Township, NJ
Located 10 miles West of Atlantic City at 6415 Black Horse Pike (U.S. Routes 40 / 322). Children's all-time favorite stories and nursery rhymes are interspersed with family rides and attractions in a remarkably clean and enjoyable park setting.
Website Link: storybookland.com

Keansburg Amusement Park - Keansburg, NJ
Keansburg Amusement Park / Runaway Rapids Water Park / Fishing Pier
275 Beachway Ave. - Close to 40 assorted rides in the amusement park, go carts, arcade, games of chance, numerous places to eat; over 18 assorted slides, toddler water play area, lazy river, spa pool areas, kiddie lagoon area, lifeguards, lounge chairs, full snack bar, lockers and dressing rooms; Monday night free fireworks; privately run 2,500 ft. fishing pier open 7 a.m. - 10 p.m. with bait shop and gear rental available. Keansburg has a free beach but we have listed it here for the fun parks and fishing pier - not the beach.
Website Links: www.keansburgamusementpark.com www.keansburgfishingpier.com