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Contrary to MTV's reality TV portrayal, the Jersey Shore is not an endless frat party on the beach. The stretch of coast that includes the towns of Cape May, Wildwood, Ocean City and Atlantic City are family-friendly vacation spots that folks from New York and the Mid-Atlantic states have been frequenting for years. In fact two Jersey Shore towns claim to be America's original seaside resort. Each town on The Shore has its own distinct boardwalk culture, beaches and restaurants. In the summer, these areas come to life as visitors flow in to enjoy a classic style of American vacation.

Jersey Shore regulars are partial to particular areas, as they each have a unique character. Atlantic city offers casinos and their characteristically over-the-top forms of nightlife and shows; Cape May is a bit cozier, with its own brand of entertainment, fun shops and great dining; Asbury Park is known for its rock clubs; and Ocean City is a more family-oriented destination with kid-accessible amusement parks and activities that three generations can enjoy together.

No matter where you spend your vacation on the Jersey Shore, you're guaranteed to enjoy nice beaches, bustling boardwalks, and throwbacks to the Doo-Wop era and the '70s club scene. The accumulated history of the area can be seen in the diverse styles of architecture and felt in the relaxed attitude of vacationers who come back every summer to enjoy these seaside resort towns that change a little bit each year, but manage to always stay the same.

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The Cape May Whale Watch and Research Center  - Activity
The Cape May Whale Watch and Research Center
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1286 Wilson Drive Cape May, NJ 08204
Founded in 1987, The Cape May Whale Watch & Research Center (CMWW&RC) launched because of numerous media requests for further information concerning marine mammal behavior. Our goal is to monitor the type of species that come to Cape May and learn more about migration, breeding and feeding habits. The M/V Whale Watcher is an enormous 80 ft. long boat specially designed for up-close, non-obtrusive views of whales and dolphins! Your trip will last only a few hours – but the memories will last a... read more
Ocean County Historical Society - Attraction
Ocean County Historical Society
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26 Hadley Ave. Toms River, N J 08753
The Ocean County Historical Society Museum is a Victorian House Museum located in the Historic Pierson-Sculthorp House in Toms River, NJ. Our artifacts, exhibits, and displays show the visitor how an Ocean County family might have lived at any time from the early nineteenth through the early twentieth centuries. We also have a large collection of lighter-than-air travel artifacts, including many from the Hindenburg. Our R.L. Strickler Research Center houses newspapers, documents, books, and g... read more
Cape May Stage - Entertainment
Cape May Stage
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Robert Shackleton Playhouse, 405 Lafayette Street, Cape May, NJ 08204
609-884-1341 www.capemaystage.org
Cape May Stage is the premiere Equity Theatre in Southern New Jersey.  Cape May Stage inspires performers, audiences, our community, and the entire region.  While we introduce audiences to great performers and performances through our Cape May Stage Main Stage, we also collaborate with outstanding organizations and theatrical companies to form a vibrant creative community and build a larger constituency for the performing arts with our Second Stage Series.  Our education programs nurture tomo... read more
Atlantic City's Beer Vs. Wine - Event
Atlantic City's Beer Vs. Wine
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Boardwalk Hall Atlantic City, NJ
609-377-8873 acbeervswine.com
For the first time ever, Good Time Tricycle presents Atlantic City's Beer Vs. Wine at Boardwalk Hall. The event - designed to solve the age-old question of what to drink with dinner - will showcase 15 American craft breweries and 15 American wineries, offering tastings and pairings to attendees.
Dock's Oyster House - Restaurant
Dock's Oyster House
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: (491 reviews)
2405 Atlantic Ave, Atlantic City, NJ
609-345-0092 docksoysterhouse.com
A fan favorite, this classic Atlantic City restaurant serves up quality seafood and steaks in an authentic Jersey atmosphere complete with wood paneling and a piano player. Most visitors come for the seafood, but even those who don't eat fish will find something tasty on the menu.
Immersion Spa - Other
Immersion Spa
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1 Renaissance Way The Water Club Hotel Atlantic City, NJ
With sweeping views of the Jersey Shore from the 30th floor of the Borgata, the Water Club offers a unique total relaxation experience. Various types of massage and immersion are available for visitors looking to relax in comfort and style.