H10 FREEHOLD
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The Center of
Monmouth County
Bruce Springsteen, Freehold’s most famous native
son, lived here before he became “The Boss.” In
fact, Freehold, the county seat, is the place Bruce
sings about in “My Hometown” on the album Born
in the U.S.A. This walkable town is located in the
center of Monmouth County, so it is a convenient
anchor for your trip, and you may be surprised
by how much there is for visitors to enjoy. The
recently renovated Radisson Hotel of Freehold
caters to vacationing families with onsite dining,
fitness center and outdoor pool. Its ballroom is a
popular wedding venue. Downtown Freehold offers
numerous international culinary voyages as well as
distinctive American fare and an historic diner—and
many restaurants offer sidewalk tables for peoplewatching.
The tiny Center Players Theater and
Monmouth County Historical Society Museum are
downtown, and the Jewish Heritage Museum of
Monmouth County is just a few miles away. In the
warm months, there is always something going
on downtown. Catch local talent in popular styles
from chanteuses and folk singers to rockers and
R&B competing to be crowned Freehold Idol, every
Wednesday from June through August at the Hall
of Records plaza. Enjoy the popular weekly concert
Photo by G. Zonis