WAKE UP HERE Pack your suitcase and beach bag for a mix of elegance and relaxation at The Breakers on the Ocean , an iconic landmark hotel in Spring Lake offering luxurious beachside accommodations and sweeping veranda views. Or see a new side of the Jersey Shore at design-driven boutique bungalow The James Bradley, where sophisticated and stylized suites are just one block from Bradley Beach. EXPLORE WILDLIFE Visit Popcorn Park Animal Refuge , a sanctuary in Forked River for rescued wildlife where you can learn about conservation and meet its resident wildcats, bears, monkeys, reptiles and more. GO OFF-ROADING Squeeze the throttle to zoom through the famous Raceway Park in Englishtown, where NJ ATV Rentals provides the largest fleet of the latest model ATVs. DIVE DEEPER Catch an Event SHORE REGION SPONSORED CONTENT JERSEY PRIDE FESTIVAL June 1 Asbury Park jerseypride.org -The biggest LGBTQ+ Pride event in the state has been here in Asbury Park for more than three decades. Enjoy a parade, rally, festival and food. THIS PAGE FROM TOP: THE BREAKERS ON THE OCEAN/MICHAEL DEMPSEY; POPCORN PARK ANIMAL REFUGE/GRACIE GRUNDELAND BARNEGAT BAY DECOY AND GUNNING SHOW September Tuckerton Seaport tuckertonseaport.org -The “Duck and Decoy” show, as locals call it, celebrates maritime history and hunting culture in a way that’s fun for everyone. Don’t miss the dock diving dogs! CLAMFEST August Snug Harbor Beach, Highlands highlandsnj.com/special_events/ clamfest/clamfest.shtml -This long-standing tradition showcases the best seafood at the Shore! Enjoy family activities, delicious dishes and a fireworks show. SIX FLAGS FRIGHT FEST September and October Six Flags Great Adventure, Jackson sixflags.com/greatadventure -Ride coasters in the dark—if you dare! This spooky Halloween event features haunted mazes, scary shows and specialty food. SEA.HEAR.NOW MUSIC FESTIVAL September North Beach Asbury Park seahearnowfestival.com -Big names like Springsteen, Dave Matthews, The B-52’s and The Menzingers have all taken the stage here—you don’t want to miss it. JENKINSONS.COM @JenkinsonsAquarium VisitNJ.org 65
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