Lucy the Elephant, located in Margate City New Jersey, stands 65 feet high, and is made from tin sheeting, and nearly one million pieces of wood. It is the oldest animal-shaped building in the world, and also holds the distinction of being the largest elephant in the...
April 19, 2025, 2:54 amVisitNJShore
Sometimes, keeping your teenage family members entertained is harder than keeping the little ones entertained! Arm yourself with this list if you don’t want your time down the shore to be filled with cries of “I’m bored!” and...
April 19, 2025, 2:54 amVisitNJShore
No matter where you go on vacation, no matter how much there is to do, somebody is going to get bored at some point. It’s a fact of life! Your little ones may be the hardest to entertain, since you can’t just give them five bucks and send them up the...
April 19, 2025, 2:54 amVisitNJShore
You’ve got a long weekend, or a week, or a month to spend down the shore. What are you going to do with all that time? Sure, it’s great to have the freedom from work, the lack of business calls and urgent projects… but you may also feel the stretch...
April 19, 2025, 2:54 amVisitNJShore
You know that line from the Billy Joel song? “Hypodermics on the shore…” Not too long ago, that used to be fact. All sorts of garbage and medical waste could be found on New Jersey’s beaches! Things are MUCH cleaner these days, thanks to a lot...
April 19, 2025, 2:54 amVisitNJShore
Just because you’re on vacation doesn’t mean you should ignore the rich history around you! Southern New Jersey is home to lighthouses, a zoo, gardens, and much more! Take a break from the beach and explore the New Jersey that used to be! Find out what...
April 19, 2025, 2:54 amVisitNJShore
One of the New Jersey Shore’s many historic lighthouses, the Hereford Inlet Lighthouse is located on the south side of the Hereford Inlet in North Wildwood, New Jersey. The lighthouse was built on a dune area that can be easily seen at the mouth of the inlet. ...
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With temperatures and heat indexes high, you need to be watchful for heat-related illnesses. Under normal conditions, your nervous system maintains a healthy body temperature through sweating and thermoregulation — the blood flow to your skin. If your body...
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Planning a trip down the shore? Don’t forget to pack your clubs! Sure, the beach, the boardwalk, and the casinos may get all the attention, but south Jersey is home to a lot of fabulous courses! Blue Heron Pines Golf Club Blue Heron Pines was named one of the...
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If you’re looking for a quick, cheap, and easy cooler, hit the local grocery store or drug store for a plain, white, disposable Styrofoam cooler. If you’re looking for something that will last for more than one outing, check out these cool coolers! First...
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What are sand dunes? You hear people talk about them, you’re not allowed to walk on them, and some towns even offer guided tours of the dune areas! So what is the big deal? You may not notice from day-to-day, but the beaches are always changing. The movement of...
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There are lots of reasons to love North Wildwood. The beaches are free — no tags required! You can catch fireworks on the beach every Friday night, and travel back in time with a Doo Wop 50s Trolley Tour. Need one more reason to love North Wildwood? Check out...
April 19, 2025, 2:54 amVisitNJShore
You’ve had a wonderful stay in south Jersey. It’s almost time to head home. But you want something to remember your trip by… right? There’s certainly no shortage of shopping on the boardwalk and in the towns of the Jersey shore! It’s very...
April 19, 2025, 2:54 amVisitNJShore
There are lots of opportunities for camping at the New Jersey Shore — and all throughout the Garden State. If this is your first time camping (or your fifth, or fiftieth) here are some handy tips to remember: Stick to designated roads and trails so you...
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A boardwalk is a wooden path for pedestrians and sometimes vehicles (often confused with concrete sidewalks). Boardwalks are often found along beaches, but they are also common as paths through wetlands, coastal dunes, and other sensitive environments. Boardwalks...
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