Showcation

Places to Go and Things to See

Come to our Tri-State Budgerigar Society Show in July and make it a "Showcation." Here are just a few of the sights to see and things to do nearby. We have provided distance in miles from our show hall, addresses, and links to help you plan your trip. Enjoy the show and your stay!

Beaches
Here are the top ten rated beaches in the state:

Wildwood

Wildwood Crest

Ocean City

North Wildwood

Cape May

Asbury Park

Avalon

Point Pleasant Beach

Beach Haven

Stone Harbor

Asbury Park, NJ
Stone Pony, legendary music venue where Bruce Springsteen got his start, Great Auditorium - music performances, concerts.
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34 miles; 45 minutes

Pt. Pleasant, NJ
Jenkinson's Boardwalk - One of the nicest NJ beaches you might want to visit, with thrill rides, miniature golf, games of chance, concession stands, restaurants, candy and ice cream. There is a delightful smaller aquarium located right at the boardwalk with penguins, poison dart frogs, fish native to NJ waters, seahorses and other assorted inhabitants.
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39 miles; 1 hour

Campgrounds
Five are listed for you that are within 50 miles and have the most amenities. To see their amenities and a map, to view a listing of all 34 area campgrounds, to make online reservations, or to do a search beyond the 50 miles of our show hall.
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Pine Cone Resort 340 Georgia Road Freehold, NJ 07728 (732) 462-2230 Click here to e-mail. 20 miles; 35 minutes	Butterfly Camping Resort 360 Butterfly Road Jackson, NJ 08527 (732) 928-2107 23 miles; 40 minutes	Wading Pines Camping Resort 85 Godfrey Bridge Road Chatsworth, NJ 08019 (888) 726-1313 Click here to e-mail. 64 miles; 1 hour, 30 minutes
Tip Tam Camping Resort 301 Brewers Bridge Road Jackson, NJ 08527 (877) 847-8261 Click here to e-mail. 27 miles; 50 minutes	Long Beach RV Resort Route 72 Box 30 Barnegat, NJ 08005 (800) 590-2879 Click here to e-mail. 54 miles; 1 hour, 15 minutes

Casinos
Atlantic City, NJ - One of the few free NJ beaches. Several casinos with slot machines and table games, sports betting; aquarium, outlet shopping, miles of boardwalk, restaurants, night clubs, concerts, shows, museums, Absecon Lighthouse, fishing charters and more. Nearby is Cape May with many Victorian era homes, the Cape May Zoo, Wildwood Beach and Amusement Park.
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100 miles; 2 hours

Bethlehem, PA - The Las Vegas Sands Corp. just opened their East Coast casino in May of 2009. The Sands Bethlehem in Eastern Pennsylvania was built on the old 124 acre site in of the Bethlehem Steel Plant which closed in 1995. No table games or sports betting but 3,000 slot machines, parking for 3,400 cars, electronic black jack and poker games, upscale restaurants like Emeril's Chop House and all the charm of historic Bethlehem.
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77 miles; 1 hour, 40 minutes

Historical
Batsto Village - Hammonton, NJ - Historic Batsto Village is located on Route 542 in the Wharton State Forest in Washington Township, which is in Burlington County, New Jersey. It is a working village, iron and glass works, shops.
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68 miles; 1 hour, 35 minutes

Historic Smithville and Village Green - Smithville, NJ - Historic Smithville and The Village Greene are located Galloway Township New Jersey. Located right 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, Smithville, NJ 08205.
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85 miles; 1 hour, 40 minutes

Wheaton Village - Millville, NJ - Museum of American glass with over 6,500 objects on display, glass blowing, folk artists, shopping. Wheaton Arts, 1501 Glasstown Road
800-998-4552
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91 miles; 1 hour, 40 minutes

Horse Racing
Monmouth Park - Oceanport NJ - This racetrack offers live thoroughbred racing from Wednesday through Sunday; simulcasting all week. Early morning tours by reservation, restaurants, picnic areas. Sundays are family day with lots of free activities for the children.
732-571-5544
Oceanport Avenue
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31 miles; 45 minutes

Freehold Raceway - Freehold, NJ - This track features live Standardbred harness races for trotters and pacers August through early June. The racetrack was established in 1853 and is open seven days a week and seven nights for year round thoroughbred and harness racing simulcasts. They offer free admission every afternoon, seven days a week and free parking evenings for simulcasting and all day Sunday, Monday and Tuesday.
732-462-3800
Route 9 & 33
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16 miles; 25 minutes

Museums
Trenton City Museum - Trenton, NJ - Houses many fine collections, has scheduled musical performances, and art exhibitions. The museum itself occupies the old mansion Ellarslie in the center of Cadwader Park. Although Ellarslie doesn't have a street address, mapping programs will accept 299 Parkside Ave, which I guess takes you to the park entrance. From there signs show the way to Ellarslie.
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30 miles; 45 minutes

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 New Jersey State House.
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29 miles; 45 minutes

Shopping
Downtown Jamesburg - Jamesburg, NJ - This is a nice downtown area on both sides of the main road, which would be East and West Railroad Ave., through the town adjoining the one our show is at. Most of you have to drive through this portion of downtown as you near the show hall. There are plenty of places to eat like Maria's, Fiddleheads and others. (Besides the Dunkin Donuts, Subway, and Chicken Holiday) You can stop in museums, art galleries, antique shops, a consignment shop and Mendoker's Bakery. Mmmm! From 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, there is a wonderful farmers market with multiple vendors and activities. It is held in the parking lot of the Jamesburg Presbyterian Church at Gatzmer Avenue and Church Street. Parking is on Gatzmer Ave. and at the rear of the church. There is also Thomson Park, which many of you would be passing by on your right as you head from exit 8A of the NJ TNPK to the show hall. This park has a lake, picnic areas, trails, playground and a small animal park.

Brunswick Square Mall - East Brunswick, NJ - JC Penney, Macys, Barnes & Noble, Old Navy, Victoria's Secret, The Chidren's Place, Olive Garden, Ruby Tuesday, Mega Movies movie theater, three jewelry stores and numerous other stores and restaurants all located on one ground floor. The mall's address is 755 State Rt. 18 and is located at the intersection of Rt. 18 South and Rues Lane. Several other strip malls and restaurants like Red Lobster, Denney's and IHOP are across the highway and in the nearby area all along Rt. 18.
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7 miles; 15 minutes

Jackson Premium Outlets - Jackson, NJ - Coach, Reebok, Timberland, Under Armour, Maidenform, Big Dog, Gap and more; 70 stores. Located just minutes from Six Flags Great Adventure, Wild Safari and Hurricane Harbor at 537 Monmouth Rd. (Rt. 537)
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15 miles; 30 minutes

Theme Parks
Six Flags Great Adventure Theme Park and Safari - Jackson, NJ - Rides for all ages, concerts, shows, fireworks, boardwalk type games, restaurants, behind the scenes tours, wild animals on exhibit and a A 350 acre drive through safari with more than 1200 animals. Entrance off Monmouth Rd. (Rt. 537) 1 Six Flags Blvd.
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17 miles: 35 minutes

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. Located on Monmouth Rd. (Rt. 537)
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17 miles: 35 minutes