Local Activities
[Biking] [Fishing] [Six Flags] [Horse Racing] [Boardwalk] [Golf]

Golf
Play or take a golf lesson from our in-house instructor. Click here for more information

GOLF in Monmouth, NJ. and GOLF in Ocean, NJ)

Biking 732-776-7770
The Avon Manor provides complimentary bicycles including a Tandem bicycle for you to enjoy the miles of boardwalk or local shopping
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Fishing
Party Boats are located in Shark River Inlet- Hwy. 35 Belmar. Golden Eagle 681-6144 is catching Bluefish- leaves twice a day at 7:30am and 7:30pm.
Local Cruises, Charter and Party Boat Information...
You can also fish off the jetty right at the cove beach in Avon. We also have property on a lake in Spring Lake. Great spot for bass fishing, call for more information.
More Local Fishing Information...
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Six Flags Great Adventure Amusement Park/Wildlife Safari The amusement park is packed with everything from breath-stealing roller coasters and cuddly kiddy play facilities to big name entertainment.

Great Adventure. (732) 928-1821
The drive-through safari holds some 1,200 animals of sixty different species in a 350-acre preserve. Location: County Route 537 in Jackson Phone: Amusement Park: (732) 928-1821; Safari: (732) 928-2000 Hours: Park is open 10 a.m.-10 p.m. on Sunday-Friday and 10 a.m.-11 p.m. on Saturday. The safari is open 9 a.m.-4 p.m. all week. Prices: Tickets to the park are $35 for adults, $25 for children under 54 inches tall and $18.02 for senior citizens. Tickets for the safari are $15 per person. Combination tickets to the park and safari are $38.02 for adults, $28.02 for children under 54 inches tall and $20.99 for senior citizens. Group sales and season tickets are also available.
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Atlantic City 1-800-BOARDWALK
This top tourist attraction will dazzle your imagination. Stroll on the world's longest boardwalk and enjoy top celebrity entertainment and fine dining at the casino hotels.
Call 800-BOARDWALK (262-7395) for information.
Take Garden State Pkwy. South to exits 40, 38 and follow signs.
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Horseback Riding 1-800-781-7433
Circle A Riding Stable- 116 Herbertsville Rd. Howell: 938-2004.
Tall Oaks Farm- open 7 days a week- 151 Oak Glen Rd. Howell: 938-5445 or 1-800-781-7433.

St. John's Episcopal Church
110 Woodland Ave. Avon: 775-2468.
Avon United Methodist Church
507 Garfield Ave. Avon: 774-4368.
Taylor Memorial Baptist Church
435 Sylvania Ave. Avon: 776-8806.
St. Elizabeth Church
Catholic- 424 Lincoln Ave. Avon: 774- 4089

Churches

Allaire State Park (732) 938-2253

Allaire State Park- Historic village- ride the train or picnic.
An 1830s iron works and mining village, and home to the historic, narrow gauge Pine Creek Railroad, and to the New Jersey Museum of Transportation. Location: Route 524, Farmingdale, N.J. Phone: (732) 938-2253 Hours: 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Prices: $3 parking fee on the weekends More Information on Allaire...
Antiquing
There are many small antique stores hidden away in all of the towns along the shore. Local ones such as Country- By- The- Sea, 515 Sylvania Ave., Avon: 776-6671 and Carriage House Antique Center, 140 Main St. Manasquan: 528-6772 are fun to browse in or find that one kind antique you have been searching for. A larger dealer- The Antiques Center is located in Red Bank- exit 109 off the parkway and is one of the largest antique centers in the tri- state area: 741-5331.

Movies
Beach Cinema 110 Main St. Bradley Beach: 774-9089 all seats are $3.50- In Fall and Winter date night is Monday: Buy one get one free. Middlebrook Galleria- Middlebrook Shopping Center, Ocean Twp. 493-3800. Sony Theaters- Monmouth Mall Eatontown.

Point Pleasant Boardwalk
732-899-2424
With something for everyone's tastes and interests, Point Pleasant Beach and Boardwalk remains the Jersey Shore's preferred location for family fun. Enjoy the mile long white sand beach, rides, games, deep- sea fishing and restaurants. 899-2424.
Take Hwy. 34 south to Point Pleasant.
A lively boardwalk, fishing & crabbing, plus the World Famous Offshore Power Boat Race, Symphonic Concerts, Fireworks & Volley Ball tournaments to name a few. There are shops of every sort, sailing, boating and fishing. The downtown shops on Arnold, and Bay Avenues provide shopping fun for all. Antique shops abound. Spend an afternoon along the boardwalk, visit Jenkinson's Aquarium, or just simply relax on one of the beaches. For more Information on Point Pleasant Click here

Boating 732-681-5005
Motor boat rentals- 900 Marina Ave. Belmar: 681-5005

Horse Racing
Freehold Raceway Park: Watch harness racing, trotters and pacers in one of New Jersey's historic areas. Located in Freehold. 732-462-3800
Monmouth Park Racetrack: Enjoy thoroughbred racing from late May through early September. This exciting facility also offers excellent dining. Located in Oceanport. 732-222-5100.

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