Local Attractions
The Jersey Shore is
home to a number of
fun filled New
Jersey Tourist
Attractions that are
sure to entertain
the entire family. Jenkinson’s
Boardwalk is one of
the most famous
commercialized
boardwalks on
The Jersey Shore, and
offers children’s
rides, batting
cages, miniature
golf, and arcade
games. Every week
during the summer,
the boardwalk hosts
fireworks displays
and concerts on
Point Pleasant
Beach. The Jenkinson’s Aquarium
is also right on the
boardwalk, and has
been educating the
public on all
aspects of marine
life and
conservation since
1991. Here you can
see all different
species of sharks,
penguins,
alligators, seals,
and coral reefs.
It’s a unique
opportunity get an
up close view of
some amazing animals
from all around the
world.
 Six Flags Great
Adventure is one of
the most popular
attractions in New
Jersey, and is
located in Jackson,
only about 30
minutes from our
Spring Lake
NJ Bed and Breakfast. Great
Adventure is the
main amusement park
for one of the
biggest metropolitan
areas in the world,
and is known for its
daring roller
coasters. Some
favorites include
Nitro, Superman:
Ultimate Flight,
Medusa, and Kingda
Ka, which as of 2005
is the tallest and
fastest roller
coaster in the
world. The train is
launched by
hydraulics to reach
128 miles per hour
in just 3.5 seconds,
and reaches a
maximum height of
456 feet. The park
is also home to
Hurricane Harbor, a
world class water
park. Right next to
the park is Six
Flags Wild Safari
Animal Park, where
guests drive through
a 350 acre wildlife
preserve home to
1,200 animals,
including several
endangered species.
The trail is 4.5
miles long and
allows the animals
to walk right up to
your car.
The Monmouth Park
Racetrack is a
thoroughbred horse
racing track in
Oceanport NJ and
is the Oceanport home to the Haskell
Invitational. The
original track
opened in 1870 on
what is now the site
of the Fort Monmouth
parade ground, but
was forced to close
in 1894 due to a ban
on betting in New
Jersey. The track
reopened on June 19,
1946 after 53 years.
The main track is a
one mile dirt oval,
and features chutes
for 6 furlong and 1
¼ mile races. It
features a
clubhouse,
landscaped gardens,
and a picnic area.
The track hosts
races seasonally
Wednesday through
Sunday, and every
Sunday is Family Fun
Day, where children
can enjoy pony
rides, face
painting, live
music, and bounce
horses.
If you have any questions, or would like more information, please call us at 732.449.2010,
email us, or use our
online request form.
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