If you’re looking for interesting and unique places in Asbury Park, New Jersey, you’ll be happy to find that there are plenty to keep you busy. Spend the weekend checking out these great places that are sure to entertain people of all ages.
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Silverball Museum Arcade
For a day of fun and challenging games, head to the Silverball Museum Arcade on the Asbury Park Boardwalk. This unique attraction features the Pinball Hall of Fame and there are 600 games in circulation at the various locations. Test your skills with a number of classic pinball and arcade games, such as Space Mission, Friendship 7, Discs of Tron, and Street Fighter II. After working up an appetite playing games, stop by the Silverball Café for a slice of pizza, a hot dog, snacks, drinks, and ice cream.
Silverball Museum is located at 1000 Ocean Ave. and is open Sunday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 a.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 a.m. Full- and half-day passes are available, depending on how long you want to play.
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Township of Ocean Historical Museum
The Township of Ocean Historical Museum features the Eden Woolley House, which is the only remaining Woolley House in Ocean Township. The house was built in the 1700s and was originally a one-and-a-half story building. It was located at the corner of Route 35 and Deal Road. In 1835, Eden Woolley inherited the house and added on to it a Greek Revival style. In 2005, the house was moved to Joe Palaia Park.
The house is now a repository of history dating back 250 years and features permanent and traveling exhibits, as well as photography and artwork galleries.
Take a tour to learn more about the area’s rich history or attend a lecture for a more in-depth look.
The Township of Ocean Historical Museum is located at 703 Deal Rd. in Ocean, about 35 miles south of Asbury Park. The museum is open Tuesday through Thursday from 1 to 4 p.m., Thursday evenings March 15 to December 15 from 7 to 9 p.m., and the first and second Sunday of each month from 1 to 4 p.m.
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Historic Village of Allaire
The Historic Village of Allaire is a living history museum in Allaire, about 10 miles southwest of Asbury Park. It was once a factory town that produced iron and was known as Howell Iron Works. Co. The community was self-sufficient and included a blacksmith shop, bakery, boarding house, carpentry and pattern making shop, church, general store, school, and homes.
Today, you can tour the village and learn more about its history by participating in hands-on activities. Step inside The Row House to see an example of the interior of the only remaining row house, which often housed 10 or more people. Stop by the General Store to browse reproductions of 18th- and 19th-century goods. You can also check out the Carriage House, Blacksmith Shop, Manager’s House, and more.
The Historic Village at Allaire is located at 4263 Atlantic Avenue in Allaire. The hours vary.
There are so many interesting places in and around Asbury Park, that the hardest thing will be deciding what to do first.
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