Showcation

Things to See and Do

Come to our show and make it a "Showcation." Here are a few nearby. Approximate mileage and travel time from our show hall, addresses, and links are shown to help you plan your trip. Mileage and times will vary based on your chosen route. 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

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.
22 miles; 30 minutes       www.asburyboardwalk.com

Belmar, NJ - Nice beach, fishing boats, marina, kayak rentals, skateboard park, clubs, restaurants.
24 miles; 35 minutes      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.
122 miles; 2 hours      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
32 miles; 45 minutes      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.
52 miles; 1 hour      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.
43 miles; 1 hour      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.
120 miles; 2 hours      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.travel.camping.com

Pine Cone Resort 340 Georgia Road Freehold, NJ 07728 (732) 462-2230 www.pineconeresort@aol.com 20 miles; 45 minutes	Tip Tam Camping Resort 301 Brewers Bridge Road Jackson, NJ 08527 (732) 363-4036 www.tiptam@aol.com 29 miles; 1 hour
Butterfly Camping Resort 360 Butterfly Road Jackson, NJ 08527 (732) 928-2107 28 miles; 1 hour	Indian Rock Family Campground 920 W. Veterans Highway Jackson, NJ 08527 (732) 928-0034 www.info@indianrockresort.com 30 miles; 1 hour

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.
95 miles; 1 hour, 45 minutes     www.atlanticcitynj.com

Bethlehem, PA - The Sands Bethlehem has 3,000 slot machines, electronic black jack and poker games, upscale restaurants and all the charm of historic Bethlehem. Table games coming July 18, 2010.
80 miles; 1 hour, 30 minutes     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.
89 miles; 1 hour, 45 minutes     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
76 miles; 1 hour, 20 minutes      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
mail@wheatonarts.org
116 miles; 2 hours, 5 minutes     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.
55 miles; 1 hour     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.
53 miles; 1 hour     www.barracks.org

Horse Racing

Monmouth Park - Oceanport NJ
This racetrack offers live thoroughbred racing from Wed.-Sun., 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
18 miles; 30 minutes     www.monmouthpark.com

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
16 miles; 35 minutes     www.freeholdraceway.com

Meadowlands Racetrack - East Rutherford, NJ
Harness Meet runs through Sat. Aug. 21. Post time is 7 p.m. Th.-Sat. Beginning June 30, racing returns to a Wed.-Sat. schedule through Aug. 7. Summer meet concludes with weekend-only cards Aug. 13-14 and 20.
201-460-4079
2150 State Route 120
40 miles; 50 minutes     www.meadowlandsracetrack.com

Shopping

Freehold Raceway Mall - Freehold, NJ
This is one of the largest malls in the area with numerous stores, restaurants, food court and even a carousel. Located at Rt. 33 & Rt. 9 16 miles; 35 minutes     www.freeholdracewaymall.com

Brunswick Square Mall - East Brunswick, NJ
JC Penney, Macys, Barnes & Noble, Old Navy, Victoria's Secret, The Children's Place, Olive Garden, Ruby Tuesday, Mega Movies 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 are across the highway and in the nearby area all along Rt. 18.
12 miles; 25 minutes     www.simon.com/mall/default.aspx?ID=108

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)
25 miles; 45 minutes     www.premiumoutlets.com/outlets/outlet.asp?id=54

Woodbridge Center - Woodbridge, NJ
Another one of NJ's largest malls with 5 department stores, over 180 merchants and more than 20 eateries. Conveniently located near all major routes at 250 Woodbridge Center Drive (just off Rt. 1 North and Rt. 9 South)
12 miles; 18 minutes     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; rides, kid's splash areas, concerts, shows, fireworks, games of chance, restaurants, animal exhibits; 350 acre drive through safari. Entrance is off Monmouth Rd. (Rt. 537) at 1 Six Flags Blvd.
26 miles: 55 minutes     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.
26 miles: 55 minutes     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.
86 miles; 1 hour, 30 minutes     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. These Keansburg parks are only minutes from the show hall and ready to give you a reasonably priced day of fun. Keansburg has a free beach but we have listed it here for the fun parks and fishing pier - not the beach.
6 miles; 20 minutes      www.keansburgamusementpark.com      www.keansburgfishingpier.com