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Ocean County, New Jersey is about one and one-half hours from the metro areas of Philadelphia and New York and an hour north of Atlantic City. You'll need to drive or rent a car, as public transit is very limited. Ocean County is home to Six Flags Great Adventure Theme Park, Wild Safari Drive-thru Animal Park and Hurricane Harbor Water Park, the A-Affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies, dubbed the Lakewood BlueClaws, the Tuckerton Seaport, a 40-acre maritime village and the resort town of Seaside Heights. There are two deep sea ports: Pt. Pleasant Beach, off exit 98 of the Garden State Parkway, is a resort community with a boardwalk, amusements, aquarium, games of chance, miniature golf, aquarium and beach bars and nightlife. It's downtown features antique dealers, more than 100 independents under one roof, and boutique shops. It is the home of the New Jersey Offshore Grand Prix Powerboat races. A fisherman's cooperative functions in the area and a deep sea fishing fleet takes anglers out for the day and half-day. There are motels at the beach and adjacent is the seashore village of Bay Head with its art galleries, gourmet restaurants and B&B's. A free shuttle transports visitors from motels to the boardwalk to the downtown shopping area. There is free family entertainment every night ranging from fireworks to light classical beach concerts to kiddie shows. Barnegat Light, off Exit 63 of the Garden State Parkway, is one of six communities on Long Beach Island. It is home to not only Barnegat Lighthouse, but also Viking Village, an unlikely combination of a commercial fishing port and boutique shops which have taken over the fishing shacks. There are dozen B&B's on the island as well as motels, but most folks rent, and there are magnificent sand "castles" available. The island offers high powered shopping, art galleries, a waterpark, Fantasy Island amusement park, museums and the Surflight Theatre. There is a myriad of night life with live entertainment and folks enjoy bicycling and in-line skating on the side streets. The Crystal Queen provides daily excursions to Atlantic City by boat via the inland waterway. Because of the barrier beaches, Ocean County also hosts 40 miles of Barnegat Bay and is the start of the inland waterway which terminates in Florida. There are plenty of watersports, from sailing, windsurfing, and parasailing, not to mention crabbing and fishing. Charter boat rentals with a captain for up to six people are widely available. SIX FLAGS GREAT ADVENTURE, WILD SAFARI and HURRICANE HARBOR - Route 537, Jackson 732-928-1821 Located just off I-195, New Jersey's Six Flags offers "Three Worlds of Adventure at One Destination." Six Flags Great Adventure offers more rides than any park on the planet, including the tallest, fastest coaster in the East, NITRO™. The park features two family sections and exciting new entertainment like Six Flags Dolphin Discovery and the Summer of Festivals series. Six Flags Wild Safari, the world's largest drive-thru Safari outside of Africa, is FREE with paid theme park admission. Six Flags Hurricane Harbor water park offers wet'n wild fun including a massive wave pool and adventure, nearly 20 water slides and an enormous family water playground. The following is a list of locations where history may be seen in Ocean County and it has been designated as the Time Travel Trail. When you visit any of these locations be sure to obtain a Time Travel Passport and have it validated. It's importance will be explained to you. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Participating TIME TRAVEL Locations..... Ocean County Historical Society Museum Toms River Seaport Society Maritime Museum Long Beach Island Museum Barnegat Bay Decoy & Baymen's Museum Borough of Lakehurst Historical Society Museum Barnegat Heritage Center Barnegat Light Museum Berkeley Townshlp Historical Museum Giffordtown Schoolhouse Museum Havens Homestead Museum Lacey Schoolhouse Museum Ocean Gate Historical Museum Pt. Pleasant Historical Society Museum Prospertown Schoolhouse Museum Stafford Township Heritage Center Naval Air Engineering Station Welcome Center

Cape May County...The Perfect Vacation Destination. Whether it¹s sunbathing while reading a favorite book, playing in the surf, building a sandcastle, paddling a kayak, fishing, riding a wave runner, watching dolphins, or sightseeing, Cape May County is the perfect place for it. Enjoy a romantic dinner, see a show, or relive history. Before you know it, you’ve got sand in your shoes and you’re ready to experience all that Cape May County, New Jersey promises and more! From sun up to long after the sun goes down, resort towns throughout Cape May County cater to visitors who want to be active and on the go, as well as those who prefer to stretch out and relax. Cape May County, a gem of natural, historic and entertainment activity, is situated at the southern most tip of New Jersey and offers year-round vacations and weekend getaways for families, couples and retirees. Conveniently located among the three major metropolitan cities of Philadelphia, New York and Washington D.C., Cape May County is the perfect place for a family vacation. The Perfect Vacation Destination Splash in the surf. Paddle a kayak or pedal a bike. Soak up the sun. Ride a Ferris wheel. Laugh at dolphins. Enjoy a romantic dinner. See a show. Watch for whales. Relive history. Before you know it, you’ve got sand in your shoes and you’re ready to experience all that Cape May County, New Jersey promises….. and more! From sun up to long after the sun goes down, resort towns throughout Cape May County cater to visitors who want to be active and on the go, as well as those who prefer to stretch out and relax. Water enthusiasts can spend their days swimming, deep-sea fishing, whale watching, kayaking or sailing. Antique hunters can browse through shops tucked away from one end of the county to the other, while outdoor lovers can visit the Wetlands Institute, the Cape May Bird Observatory or just explore the county’s natural ecology on their own. Sandy beaches edged with warm ocean waters, historic sites that date back to the earliest days of America and the fun and excitement of the Boardwalk help make great wonderful vacation memories for everyone who visits this resort area every year. Cape May County is virtually a year-round resort with as much to do in October as in July for vacation visits that stretch through the summer or just a much-needed get-away weekend in the "quiet season." Music lovers should plan a Cape May County vacation for early summer for the Cape May Music Festival, a six-week musical extravaganza that has become a premier entertainment event. Southern areas of the county along the Atlantic Ocean and Delaware Bay are major stops in the migration of many birds including several rare species, and through the fall months, Cape May Point is literally covered with thousands of migrating Monarch butterflies. Settled in the 1600s by whaler yeomen who left New England to follow the whales, Cape May County boasts many families descended from the Pilgrims who arrived on the Mayflower. That history is preserved at Historic Cold Spring Village, a living history museum of the 1850s, and the Cold Spring Presbyterian Cemetery across Seashore Road from the Village where many Mayflower descendents area buried. The Cape May County Historical and Genealogical Museum in Cape May Court House is also a wonderful stop for a fascinating journey through hundreds of years of county history. Cape May, a Victorian seaside resort that served as the summer White House for several presidents, is filled with ornate and colorful examples of elegant homes decorated with intricate gingerbread and sweeping verandas, bathed in the soft glow of gaslight and reminiscent of another era. Christmas in Cape May is a Currier and Ives moment with wassail parties, tours of inns and homes festively decorated and the jingle of holiday bells from horse-drawn carriages. And, don’t miss Wildwood’s Doo Wop architecture and concerts at Ocean City Music Pier. Barrier islands that stretch along eastern edge of the county form the oceanfront resorts of Cape May Point, Cape May, the Wildwoods, Stone Harbor, Avalon, Sea Isle City and Ocean City. Each has a distinct personality, while sharing the safe, sandy beaches and cool ocean breezes that bring our visitors back year after year, generation after generation. Inland, Lower, Middle, Upper and Dennis townships and the Borough of Woodbine offer vacationers great golf courses, fully-equipped campgrounds, and acres of unspoiled wetlands, meadows, marshes, parks and tennis courts. Jersey Fresh produce is sold from early spring through late fall at farmers’ markets throughout the county. Luxury ocean front motels, quaint bed and breakfast inns, apartments, condos, bungalows and wooded campgrounds provide a range of accommodations and every palate can be satisfied with a meal on the run or the ambiance of a gourmet restaurant with outstanding cuisine and attentive service. Located at the southern most tip of New Jersey , Cape May County is less than a day’s drive from cities in the northeast corridor and Canada. The county is easily accessible from points north by the Garden State Parkway or Route 9. From the west, the Atlantic City Expressway links with the Parkway and from the south the Cape May-Lewes Ferry is a delightful way to get to Cape May County. The county is only about a 150 miles from New York City, 120 miles from Washington, D.C., 80 miles from the Philadelphia area and 570 miles from Montreal. Welcome to Cape May County – just remember that once you get sand in your shoes you’ll be back to visit us again and again!

It's hot and exciting…and it's the cool place to be. It's Atlantic City, New Jersey, and it's better than ever. Casino gaming. Spas. World-class entertainment. Nightlife. Fine dining. Ocean. Boardwalk. Golf. Fun attractions. Fishing. Water Sports. Shopping. Any way you look at it, Atlantic City guarantees fast-paced excitement and non-stop activities. Year round, day or night, whatever turns you on about a destination, Atlantic City's got it. Explore your options and start planning your Atlantic City vacation here, where we offer complete Atlantic City tourism and travel information General Information More & more filmmakers and producers have discovered that Atlantic City is an ideal location for film and television productions. From the world famous beach & Boardwalk, historical architecture and sites, a wide array of rich landscapes and film friendly neighborhoods, Atlantic City is your best "Shot" on the Jersey Shore. Enjoy professional sports in Atlantic City year-round. With boxing and basketball events coming to Boardwalk Hall, minor league baseball with the Atlantic City Surf, and a variety of other events in the region, sports fans have plenty to cheer about. Annual Sporting Events: Atlantic 10 Tournament - 2007 & 2008 Men's Basketball Championships Shoprite LGPA Classic Race Across American (RAAM) Around the Island Marathon Swim World Championship Boxing throughout the year - various locations New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association Wrestling Championships Atlantic City Marathon Email for info:ACMarathon@aol.com World Spirit Federation (WSF) East Coast Challenge Cheerleading Competition Skate America 2005 For a list of current Sporting Events visit our Calendar of Events and search for "Sports".

New Jersey Travel and Tourism Planning a trip to New Jersey? VisitNJ.org is a useful guide to New Jersey travel and vacation information on where to go and what to do. You will find many resourceful links to events, attractions, arts and culture, shopping, entertainment, and accommodations around the state of New Jersey, including the Jersey shore and casinos. Whether it is a weekend getaway, or fun with the whole family, New Jersey welcomes you. ON THIS SITE: WHERE TO GO Jersey Shore Casinos New Jersey Attractions Outdoor Activities Arts & Culture in New Jersey Historical Attractions Shopping Sports 101 Fun Things to Do in New Jersey WHERE TO STAY Bed & Breakfasts Casinos / Resorts Hotels / Motels Spas Camping EVENTS CALENDAR Current Month's Events Next Month's Events Search Events Calendar TRANSPORTATION Airports Car Rentals Bus Service Train Service Ferry Service Highway & Toll Roads Live Traffic Reports A Revolutionary Place in History New Jersey is a treasure trove of historic places just waiting to be explored. Be transported back in time to retrace Washington’s footsteps along the “Crossroads of the American Revolution.” Or marvel at the invention factories in Thomas Edison’s laboratory and library. Stand in the Great Hall at Ellis Island and be astounded by the immigrant experience. At Monmouth Battlefield State Park witness the Battle of Monmouth re-enactment, the largest on the east coast. Celebrate New Jersey's role in the fight for independence during "Patriots Week" in historic Trenton. Get a glimpse of Native American life at the Rankokus Indian Reservation where the Native American Indian Heritage Museum is located. Climb aboard the Battleship New Jersey Memorial and Museum, the nation’s most decorated battleship, or scale one of New Jersey’s revered lighthouses. Whatever your interest, a world of historical discovery awaits you in New Jersey. New Jersey - A Vibrant Center of Arts and Culture When it comes to Arts & Culture, New Jersey takes center stage. Musical, theatrical and dance productions range from community playhouses, to colleges, to stage productions with world-class performers at top-notch facilities located throughout the state. From a historical battleship, to New Jersey’s largest museum in Newark, our museums host a variety of permanent and touring exhibits throughout the year. Newark is also home to the famed New Jersey Performing Arts Center. Whether you’re captivated by a Broadway production, stirred by the sultry sounds of a jazz festival or inspired by a contemporary art exhibition, you’ll be mesmerized by the creative, vibrant energy New Jersey’s arts and cultural venues provide. Why wait - an abundance of cultural treasures are waiting to be discovered!

Welcome to the classic White Mountain Villages of Jackson, Bartlett, Glen, Hart's Location and Intervale, New Hampshire. For nearly 200 years the Jackson New Hampshire area has held a special attraction for visitors from around the globe. The area's landscape, complete with covered bridges, white steepled churches, high mountains and rolling farmland, has been deemed "sublime" by artists of international renown as well as both downhill and cross country skiers. The mountain air in summer has attracted visitors for hiking, biking, canoeing, kayaking and relaxing by waterfalls and mountain streams. The four villages' grand hotels, comfortable inns and delightful restaurants have long been known for hospitality that is as warm as the fiery colors of autumn. Plan your visit to the Jackson area where you'll find a comfortable escape in these small New England villages with old-fashioned American values. Together these four villages offer spectacular natural beauty, and as much four season recreation with lodging, dining and attractions as you'll find in all of the northeastern United States! For nearly 200 years, the classic White Mountain Villages of Jackson, Intervale, Bartlett, Glen, Hart's Location and Bretton Woods have held a special attraction for visitors from around the globe. The area's landscape, complete with the Jackson 'Honeymoon' covered bridge built in 1876, white steepled churches, high mountains and rolling farmland, has been deemed "sublime" by artists of international renown. The villages' grand hotels, comfortable inns and delightful restaurants have long been known for hospitality that is as warm as the fiery colors of autumn. Together these villages located on the edges of the 750,000 acre White Mountain National Forest offer spectacular natural beauty, and as much four season recreation as you'll find in all of the northeastern United States. . . from hiking, biking, canoeing, kayaking, fishing and golf to ice skating, snowshoeing, downhill and cross-country skiing on some of the finest trails in the East. All reasons to visit these villages in any season! Jackson's history has come alive throught the continued efforts of the Jackson Historical Society members and volunteers who are very active in preserving and presenting local history. Visit the Marjorie Trickey March Gallery located along the 'Village Loop' at the junction of Route 16 and 16A one half mile north of the covered bridge where history comes alive in their displays and collections. The area of Jackson and the classic villages of Glen, Bartlett and Intervale is much more than a four season destination! We have SIX seasons to offer. You're already aware of the four seasons, but the in-between times are also a great time to visit. When you're ready to plan a getaway, whether it be months from now, or this weekend, just select your "season" from the list below, and you'll find: reasons to visit information about lodging packages details of holiday or theme dinners retail and gallery events insider tips to make your visit more enjoyable Did you know that in November, you can enjoy the moderate temperatures while tagging a tree for the holidays and it will arrive at your door on the day you specify? Have you ever seen the fresh new colors of spring? Select any of these time periods for more reasons to visit our SIX Season destination! January to mid-March mid-March to end of June July to mid-September Foliage mid-October to mid-December the Holidays We'll tell you what it's really like to visit Jackson and the classic villages of Bretton Woods, Bartlett, Glen, Intervale and Hart's Location. Our complete Events listing may help you decide when to plan your visit. Take a moment to review Last Minute Specials. It was through the eyes of the artists of the White Mountain School of Art that the world first became aware of the beauty of Jackson. From 1850 the White Mountains of New Hampshire hosted an ever growing number of the foremost artists of the Southwest, New England, and many of Europe's ateliers. The White Mountain School of Art was born. The artists met in small groups to enjoy the privileges of the hotels and guest houses as artist in residence. Many of the artists of the 19th century White Mountain School came to Jackson to view the lovely scenes we live with every day from pastoral farms to the grandeur of Mt. Washington. In 1923, Wallace Nutting, author of New Hampshire Beautiful put it well when he said "people of Jackson can claim as their advantage to be in the immediate view of the best of the White Mountains. Jackson undoubtedly stands high among the more desirable mountain towns as a goal of visitation." This holds true today. While works of art from local and visiting artists who convey their vision of this spectacular area on canvas continue to be popular purchases, the Jackson Area is also known for other artistic displays.

New Hampshire's cultural and historical institutions—such as its festivals, sidewalk art galleries and other displays—give visitors the opportunity to see the state from the vantage point of the artist, the historian or through the eyes of a historical figure. The links to the left - Galleries, Historic Sites/Societies, Museums and Theaters - will give you a list of cultural venues throughout the state. Or visit the New Hampshire Council on the Arts for information on the arts in New Hampshire. Click on the headlines below to read more about New Hampshire's history and its artistic past and present. Artists turned the eyes of the world to New Hampshire. Long before the first picture postcard, artists turned the eyes of the world to New Hampshire. Entranced by the scenery of the White Mountains, the painters of what became known as the White Mountain School of Art-Thomas Cole (1802-1848,) Edward Hill (1843-1923), John Frederick Kensett (1826-1782), Benjamin Champney (1817-1909), Frank Shapleigh (1842-1906) and others-transferred what they saw onto canvas and paper. These artists helped shape the world's vision of New Hampshire and brought many visitors to the state. Today New Hampshire continues to inspire artists; you can see their work at arts shows and in roadside galleries, museums, state buildings and corporate offices. New Hampshire also draws on a larger artistic legacy, that of artists from around the globe whose works are displayed in permanent collections and special exhibitions. New Hampshire has hundreds of attractions and activities that appeal to children and adults of all ages. Whether it's taking your kids to the children's museum or to New England's largest skateboard park, enjoying an amusement park, taking in a sporting event, taking a cruise or a tour, there are many options to enjoy. Choose from the list below, or use the Amusement Parks or Sporting Events links to the left to find the perfect amusement for your time in New Hampshire. From long, sandy beaches to working ports, offshore islands, surf-pounded rocks, and historic resorts and villages, New Hampshire’s Seacoast offers the complete New England oceanfront experience – all in just 18 miles of coastline. This is where New Hampshire and the American Revolution began. This wonderfully diverse region is also where many visitors begin their explorations of the state, drawn by the sounds and scent of the sea. The Lakes Regions is synonymous with summer. The name alone evokes long, blissful, sunny days spent on the water, days when swimming, boat rides and camping are savored and everything moves at a slow summer simmer. Summer may be the Lake Region’s best-known season, but wrap the hillsides in spring green, the blazing colors of fall or a thick blanket of snow, and it is every bit as magical. The mist rising above the water during an early morning paddle. The breathtaking view of wave after wave of blue-green mountains. The snap of a branch that signals a moose has moved into view, or the sound of your skis running across freshly fallen snow. It’s a New Hampshire filled with biking, bird watching, hiking, climbing, hunting, fishing, tours, gorgeous state parks and sparkling waterfalls—and you can only find outdoors. Use the links on the left to learn more about all the fun and adventure that awaits you in the New Hampshire outdoors or visit the New Hampshire Natural Heritage Bureau’s Web site () for a listing of exemplary natural communities and systems, rare plants, and endangered wildlife species. New Hampshire's Farmers Markets & Pick-Your-Own Farms Today's renewed interest in farm-fresh foods and increased appreciation for the rural experience is reflected in the Farmers Markets, Pick-Your-Own Farms and Agricultural Fairs held throughout the state. The number of farmers markets in New Hampshire has grown significantly in the past years, in conjunction with people's interest in local foods and agriculture. And now through these Farmers Markets or at a farm where you can pick apples, berries and more, you can bring a piece of New Hampshire home with you. Traditionalist farmers raised everything from pullets to produce, milk to sugar maple trees, while many of today's farmers focus on specialty markets. Roses, apples, vegetables, cheese and other dairy products are just a few of the New Hampshire products available at markets around the country and the world. For a taste of what's growing, stop by one of the many farmers markets held around the state. Download a list of Farmers Markets held in New Hampshire, which is taken from the New Hampshire Department of Agriculture, Markets & Foods. The site also includes information on how you can experience rural New Hampshire, an Agricultural Bus Tour Planner, Agricultural Products Wholesale Guide, Farm Stands, Farmers Markets, a Harvest-Your-Own Guide and Livestock Directory. Depending on the season, you can visit any number of farms throughout the state and pick your own raspberries, blueberries, strawberries, pumpkins or apples. Fresh berries are ready for picking starting in early summer, while apples and pumpkins are a fall harvest. Enjoy a day outside with your family, relish in the warm sun, the fall foliage and bring home a basket or bag of the New Hampshire fruits and vegetables you picked. Download a Harvest-Your-Own Guide from the New Hampshire Department of Agriculture, Markets & Foods website. New Hampshire-made products can also be found at New Hampshire’s Own. Ahhhhhh, the spa experience. Described as blissful, rejuvenating, relaxing, invigorating (and addictive!), time at a spa will add a whole new dimension to your vacation. At day spas, you can indulge in treatments that can take an hour or an afternoon; some of New Hampshire's finest are at local salons, while others are onsite at inns or hotels. Resort-based stay spas have been getting rave reviews for their unique combination of recreational facilities, fine dining, comfortable accommodations and inventive mix of therapies. Search by region, or see the listings below, for the perfect relaxing experience for you.