What's Happening at the Atlantic Shore....
Nightlife
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Blue Martini
Bally's Atlantic City - 609-340-2709Live entertainment offered Friday & Saturday
http://www.ballysac.com/
Eden Lounge
Harrah's Atlantic City - 609-441-5786Friday and Saturday 4pm - 3am Sunday 8pm - 11:45pm
http://www.harrahs.com/
Gypsy Bar
Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa - 609-317-1000Thursday, Friday & Saturday
http://www.theborgata.com/
MIXX
Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa - 609-317-1000Friday nights, no cover charge for ladies, excluding special events/guest nights.
Hours: Friday & Saturday 10pm - 5am
http://www.theborgata.com/
MUR.MUR
Borgata Casino Resort & Spa - 609-317-1000Friday, Saturday & Monday 1-pm til Party's Over
http://www.theborgata.com/
The Pool at Harrahs
Harrah's Atlantic City - 609-441-5786Thursday, Friday & Saturday
http://www.harrahs.com/
The Wave
Trump Marina - 1-800-284-8786Friday 9pm-4am & Saturday 10pm-4am
http://www.trumpmarina.com/
Boogie Nights
Boogie Nights: Resorts Atlantic City609-340-7698
Doors open every Friday & Saturday at 9:00pm
http://www.resortsac.com/
HapPIER Hour
One Atlantic Ocean, Arkansas Ave. and Boardwalk609 345-3100 x110
9:00 p.m. - Midnight
http://www.thepiershopsatcaesars.com/
The Jersey Shore: Atlantic City to Cape May
by Jen Miller
Description: Jen Miller's book captures the personality and purpose of each town and offers a really good guidebook for locals, seasoned shoobies, and noobies alike.
Out of the way places
and little known facts...
Basto Village
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707 Route 9 North
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
609-465-5271
Open: Year Round (except Christmas)
10:00am - 4:45pm
Admission: FREE (kindly accepts donations)
Description: The Cape May County Park Central has many forested areas maintained in their natural state. Within the park, you will find picnic areas, walk/bike paths, fishing ponds, playgrounds and more. Have a wild time as you explore nearly 80 acres of beautifully maintained exhibits. With almost 200 different species of mammals, birds, amphibians and reptiles totaling nearly 550 animals, you're sure to see something new.
Village Green,
Historic Smithville, NJ
609-652-5750
Open: Weekends (year round)
Weekdays - July & August
All School Holidays
Admission: $5
Description: One of 36 puppet theatres in the United States, and houses a collection of puppets from around the world within the theatre. The interior now has the elegance of a century-old theatre adorned with red velvet curtains, hand-carved, bejeweled and gilded decor. How does the age-old art of puppetry fare in today’s world? The answer is found in the laughter and happy faces of the children at the puppet theatre.
Garden Pier
New Jersey Avenue and the Boardwalk
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 347-5837
Hours:
Fall Hours: Tuesday - Sunday, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Closed on Mondays and National Holidays
Admission: FREE
Description: The Mission of the Atlantic City Art Center, the only exhibiting center in the Nation located on a municipal pier extending into the Atlantic Ocean, is to provide for the Southern region of New Jersey including economically and culturally diverse constituents, the opportunity for cultural experience through high quality exhibitions, educational outreach and related arts programming at the Center and other locations such as schools, colleges, and including collaborations with corporate entities, museums, libraries, galleries and other arts organizations.
Basto Village
Wharton State Forest,
Hammonton, NJ
609-561-0024
Open: Weekdays, Dawn to Dusk
Agriculture houses: 24hrs
Workers homes: appx 9:00am - 4:00pm
Mansion: Friday - Sunday
Admission: Weekdays FREE
Weekends: $5 to park
Mansion: $2 Adults, $1 Kids
Description: Batsto Village is the site of a former bog iron and glass making industrial center (1766 - 1867). This Pine Barrens village consists of thirty-three historic buildings and structures including the Batsto Mansion, gristmill, sawmill, general store, workers' homes and post office. Visitors can also take a guided tour via their cell phone. Accompanied by a walking guide brochure, the cell phone tour highlights 18 historic sites and buildings in the village. Each pre-recorded message is approximately two to three minutes. Taking the cell phone tour is simple and free, except for the cost of the users’ cell phone minutes. Visitors dial the local, toll-free number, (609) 503-9377, and then enter the site number that they wish to hear. This project is supported and funded by the Batsto Citizens Committee, Inc., a volunteer group dedicated to preserving and promoting the site.
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No need to travel far to enjoy these Jersey Jewels
by Sage Lauren Sinopoli
by Sage Lauren Sinopoli
Here are some hidden treasures in your back yard!
Living in South Jersey means that there is always something to do. We took a step back and found some of the coolest things that this area has to offer.
Be Spontaneous
In rain or shine, Spontaneous Sports puts the fun back into playing games. They have Summer Camps and open gym time. Some of the games you can play include Basketball, Flag Football, Volleyball and list goes on and on!
609-484-1994
www.spontaneoussports.com/
Go to the Opera...
Well, not exactly, but La Fontana in Margate has special Opera Nights with table side entertainment and amazing food. Tell Fausto I said “Benvenuto!”
609-822-7460
www.LaFontanaMargate.com
Be a part of the skyline
Take a mystical ride on Wonderland Pier's Ferris Wheel! You will climb to a towering 140 feet above the pier. When you reach the top you will be the highest point along the Ocean City Skyline. Relax as the chariot lifts you to romantic heights. It's no Wonder that this is one of the most popular places in the land for marriage proposals. Come and enjoy all the great attractions Wonderland Pier has to offer!
(609) 399-7082
www.gillians.com/
Go on a double date!
Catch dinner and a double feature at The Delsea Drive-In! The snack bar has an extended menu that rivals many restaurants in the area. Plus, you catch two movies in the comfort of your car for only $8 for adults, $3 for kids 3- 11 years old, and kids under 2 are free! Check their website for listings!
856-696-0011
www.delseadrive-in.com/
Get to know a dolphin
AC Cruises in historic Gardner's Basin offers cruises around AC coastline, dolphin watching, and private party charters.
(609)347-7600
www.atlanticcitycruises.com/
LMAO!
Laugher is non-stop every night at The Comdey Stop at Tropicana Hotel and Casino!
(609) 340-8144
www.comedystop.com/
Take on a Great White
The Great White is Morey's Peir most popular roller coaster. This wooden monster towers high aboove Morey's Adventure Pier. A must do for any adrenalin junkie. (609)522-3900
www.moreyspiers.com
Enjoy The Grind
Learn to skateboard or pick up some killer tricks by hangin’ with the Bordz Team Riders and signing up for a lesson at Bordz Skate Shop in Galloway.
(609)652-6777
www.bordz.net
MAX out a ticket
The IMAX theatre located at Tropicana invited you to treat your senses to the most powerful and involving movie experience yet created.
1-800-736-1420
www.imaxtheaterattropicana.com/
See through an elephants eyes
Now a National Historic Landmark, Margate’s Lucy the Elephant awaits your visit.
(609) 823-6473
www.lucytheelephant.org
Watch the Eye of the Tiger
Rocky is Cape May County Zoo’s featured Amur Tiger. The 6-year old, 600 lb Amur "Siberian" tiger has been a crowd pleaser since he arrived as a cub in 2002. With nearly 550 animals, the zoo is a must see.
(609)465-5271
www.capemaycountyzoo.org
Golf with Kong
Miniature golf is a classic favorite at the Jersey Shore. Congo Falls’ waterfalls, caves, snake pit, and other special effects makes this Ocean City attraction a family favorite! (609)398-1211
www.congofalls.com
Walk the plank
The AC Boardwalk holds the title of World’s Longest Boardwalk. Street performers, famous boardwalk food and attractions along with tons of beachside shopping accompany the beautiful ocean and beach views.
It’s a Jungle in There
The Rainforest Café is “a wild place to shop and eat.” Try their sparkling volcano dessert – a great way to end your meal.
(609)345-5757
www.rainforestcafe.com
Lift off!
Lift slowly off the ground in the gondola of a beautiful hot air balloon, or soar quietly in a glider or float to earth under a colorful parachute with Soaring Adventures of America. (973) 538-8586
www.800soaring.com
Bring Your Mommy to Work Day
The Jersey Shore Children's Museum’s interactive exhibits encourage role playing for kids 10 and under. Kids can “work” in a Pediatric ER, TV Newsroom, or Construction Zone among other hands-on activities.
(609)645-7741
www.eht.com/childrensmuseum
Share a Pie
Ocean City’s legendary Mack & Manco’s pizza can be found at three locations on the boardwalk.
(609)399-2546
www.mackandmancos.com
Be Lazy!
Grab and inner tube and meander through Wildwood’s Splash Zone on a gently flowing Lazy River.
(609)729-5600
www.splashzonewaterpark.com
Meet me the Hop
Wildwood earned the title of the “Birthplace of Rock and Roll” when the Comets performed in 1955. Enjoy the Doo Wop Experience tour and “Back to the 50s” museum. (609)523-1958
Take Baby steps, all 228 of them
The Absecon Lighthouse, the tallest of its kind in NJ, is open to the public.
(609)449-1360
www.abseconlighthouse.org
Fly like an Eagle
Enjoy the trill of being airborne while hitched to a parachute and being pulled along by an Ocean City Parasail boat.
(609)399-3559
www.oceancityparasail.com
Be a racecar driver
Take a Nascar Go-Kart out for a spin at the Central Pier. St. James Place and Tennessee Avenue next to the boardwalk in Atlantic City.
Color Coordinate
Bright colors are all the rage in beach gear this season. Pick up a custom beach umbrella to match your color coordinated beach chairs.
(609)788-3836
www.islandbeachgear.com
See a Mermaid
Ripley's Believe It Or Not!, located on the AC boardwalk had a huge collection of oddball treasures and is open daily.
(609)347-2001
www.ripleysatlanticcity.com
See some spectacular shells
The Discovery Seashell Museum of Ocean City features some of the rarest shells ever found throughout the world.
(609)398-2316
www.shellmuseum.com
Loot diamonds from a ship that floats like a rock
The Atlantus, a concrete ship built during WWI, rests on the ocean floor just offshore at Sunset Beach, in Cape May. The area surrounding the cracked weather-beaten hull is a great place to fish, sight see or collect beautiful "Cape May Diamonds."
Go on a Wildlife Adventure
Be prepared to get wet and go scouting for hawks, bald eagles and other wildlife on a guided kayak nature tour with one of Ocean City’s Bay Cats expert guides.
(609) 391-7960
www.baycats.com
Sunrise, Sunset
Did you know that you can watch the sun rise and set over water in Wildwood? In the morning take in the peaceful morning on the beach. Then unwind at night while you watch an amazing sunset over Wildwood Crest’s Sunset Lake. Sit back, relax and watch as the setting sun paints the sky.
Rumpelstiltskin?
Bring your unused gold into Artisans Alcove in Cape May and get top value for your old jewelry. So get your gold spun into green!
(609) 898-0202
www.artisansalcove.com
www.artisansalcove.com
Meet a Master
The Ocean City Arts Center Gallery changes exhibits every month of the year. An opportunity to meet the artist or artists represented is made possible each month.
(609)399-7628
www.oceancityartscenter.org
www.oceancityartscenter.org