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winter
Looking to beat the WINTER blahs?
Lace up your skates or grab the kids
for a spin across a frozen lake. Plan a
girlfriends’ getaway replete with theater,
shopping and dining. Escape to a spa
and yoga weekend to just relax and
breathe. Experience holiday shopping
and celebrations in quaint downtown
centers or unique destinations such as
Tuckerton Seaport. Feeling romantic?
Valentine’s Day in a Victorian B&B or a
sleek and sophisticated hotel will be a
memorable treat for just the two of you.
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fall
Just as the FALL foliage is starting to
blaze with color, Ocean County’s vibrant
arts scene is heating up. Fall is a perfect
time to enjoy winery tours, bike rides,
hikes and fall festivals. Bring the kids
pumpkin or apple picking and throw in a
stop at a hands-on museum, historic site
or environmental center for an American
history lesson in a maritime region that
was bustling well before the American
Revolution.
summer
The SUMMER excitement
starts before Memorial
Day and extends way
past Labor Day with funfilled
beaches, fireworks,
bonfires, outdoor cafes,
pick-your-own farms,
world-class surfing and
lip-smackin’ good eats at
food and entertainment
festivals.
GEOGRAPHY
& CLIMATE
Whether it’s warm or cool, you’ll find lots of gloriously sunny days
throughout the year at the Jersey Shore. Most outdoor events continue rain
or shine so bring plenty of sunblock and an umbrella. Locals know that the
ocean puts on a spectacular show when the weather is stormy, so find a
beachfront restaurant or other dry spot and enjoy the view.
spring
Come SPRING, you’ll find
St. Patrick’s Day parades, film
festivals, stunning blossoms in
the parks, spacious beaches,
and a calendar full of top-name
performers and electrifying plays.
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Photo by Michael S. Miller
Photo by B. Cuthbert
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