fall
summer
winter Just as the FALL foliage is starting to blaze with
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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.
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.
The SUMMER excitement starts before Memorial
Day and extends way past Labor Day with fun-filled
beaches, fireworks, bonfires, outdoor cafes, pick-yourown
farms, world-class surfing and lip-smackin’ good
eats at food and entertainment festivals.
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.
Courtesy of Ocean County Parks & Recreation
Courtesy of Ocean County Parks & Recreation
Courtesy of Ocean County Parks & Recreation
Photo by Jenifer Rutherford
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