Activities and stuff to do in Asbury Park, NJ

Jenkinsons Aquarium - See the 58,000 gallon aquarium exhibit, the world's smallest monkeys, and colorful cockatoos and macaws in the Rainforest Habitat. 732-899-1212 (approx 20 minutes from Asbury Park, NJ)

Longstreet Farm - Visit a working family farm in period dress, and visit the farmhouse decorated in the style of Victorian era. ( approx 25 minutes from Asbury Park, NJ)

Minor League Baseball - Visit the Lakewood BlueClaws. (25 minutes from Asbury Park, NJ)

Six Flags Great Adventure - 20 minutes from Asbury Park, NJ

Sandy Hook - Sandy Hook is a 2,044 acre barrier beach peninsula. This National park includes seven miles of ocean beaches, salt marshes, hiking/ biking trails and a maritime holly forest. Historic sites include the Military base, with exibits open to the public, and Sandy Hook Lighthouse, the oldest surviving lighthouse in the United States.(approx 25 minutes from Asbury Park, NJ)

Keansburg Amusement Park - State of the art water park. Dozens of unique rides and games of skill. 2,500 foot fishing pier. (approx 30 minutes from Asbury Park, NJ)

Minor League Baseball - Visit the Lakewood BlueClaws. (25 minutes from Asbury Park, NJ)

Six Flags Great Adventure - (20 minutes from Asbury Park, NJ)

Hot Air Baloon Rides - Adventure Ballooning. Phone: (732) 531-6668 or (732) 469-1469. (Approx 5 minutes from Asbury Park, NJ)

Sky Diving - Year round, no experience necessary! (approx 15 minutes from Asbury Park, NJ)

SCUBA Diving - (25 minutes from Asbury Park, NJ)

Parasailing - open mid-May through September. (10 minutes from Asbury Park, NJ)

Art Galleries - see all listings here. (in Asbury Park).

Restaurants - see all listings here. (in Asbury Park).

Pier Village - Shop, dine, and relax at Pier Village. (approx 15 minutes from Asbury Park, NJ)

The Stone Pony - Famous bar and nightlife spot. Featuring local bands. (in Asbury Park, NJ)

Historical River Cruises - Roll on down the river on one of four reconstructed Mississippi Paddle Wheelers: River Lady in Toms River, and the River Belle and River Queen in Point Pleasant Beach. (25 - 30 minutes from Asbury Park, NJ)

Microbreweries - Visit BasilT's in Red bank for good food and local beers (20 minutes from Asbury Park, NJ) or Heavyweight Brewery right here in Ocean Township. Call Ahead for Hours and events. (5 minutes from Asbury Park, NJ)

Count Basie Theater - Music, Comedy and more: Events Year 'round. (approx 20 minutes from Asbury Park, NJ)

Asbury Park Convention Hall - Events at asbury park's famous convention hall. (in Asbury Park, NJ)

Monmouth Park Racetrack - Horse racing in Monmouth County. (approx 20 minutes from Asbury Park, NJ)

Raceway Park Drag Racing - Events Year round (approx 30 minutes from Asbury Park, NJ)

4 J's Winery - Events Year round. (approx 15 minutes from Asbury Park, NJ)

Six Flags Great Adventure - (20 minutes from Asbury Park, NJ)

Hot Air Baloon Rides - Adventure Ballooning. Phone: (732) 531-6668 or (732) 469-1469. (Approx 5 minutes from Asbury Park, NJ)

Longstreet Farm - Visit a working family farm in period dress, and visit the farmhouse decorated in the style of Victorian era. ( approx 25 minutes from Asbury Park, NJ)

Sea Girt Lighthouse - Historical Lighthouse. Open to the public. (15 minutes from Asbury Park, NJ)

Sandy Hook - Sandy Hook is a 2,044 acre barrier beach peninsula. This National park includes seven miles of ocean beaches, salt marshes, hiking/ biking trails and a maritime holly forest. Historic sites include the Military base, with exibits open to the public, and Sandy Hook Lighthouse, the oldest surviving lighthouse in the United States.(approx 25 minutes from Asbury Park, NJ)

Golf - Shark River Golf Course 18 holes , or Jumping Brook Contry Club - 18 holes, both in Neptune, NJ (2 - 5 minutes from Asbury Park, NJ)

Sailing - Offering charters and Scheduled Trips for up to 13 people. (approx 25 minutes from Asbury Park, NJ)

Minor League Baseball - Visit the Lakewood BlueClaws. (25 minutes from Asbury Park, NJ)

Parasailing - open mid-May through September. (10 minutes from Asbury Park, NJ)

Count Basie Theater - Music, Comedy and more: Events Year 'round. (approx 20 minutes from Asbury Park, NJ)

Asbury Park Convention Hall - Events at asbury park's famous convention hall. (in Asbury Park, NJ)

Jenkinsons Aquarium - See the 58,000 gallon aquarium exhibit, the world's smallest monkeys, and colorful cockatoos and macaws in the Rainforest Habitat. 732-899-1212 (approx 20 minutes from Asbury Park, NJ)

Stephen Crane House - (732) 775-7676. Home of the author who changed the course of literary style when he penned The Red Badge of Courage. (in Asbury Park, NJ)

Ocean Grove Great Audotorium - Events at the great audotorium. (2 minutes from Asbury Park, NJ)

Art Galleries - see all listings here. (in Asbury Park).