Manalapan, located in WesternMonmouthCounty, is just 15 miles from the JerseyShore and 45 miles south of New York City. Routes 33 and 9 run through town, providing easy access to the Garden State Parkway and the New Jersey Turnpike.
JerseyShore - The world famous JerseyShore stretches 127 miles along the Atlantic Ocean and is composed of a series of barrier islands. Here you can enjoy a wide variety of activities, such as climbing historic lighthouses, relaxing on the beach, kayaking through a nature reserve, walking the boardwalks or gambling in the casinos of Atlantic City.
Jenkinson's Boardwalk - 300 Ocean Ave, Pt. Pleasant Beach. Featuring many great activities for you and your family. White sandy beaches, a fun-filled family amusement park with rides for all ages, an aquarium complete with touch tanks and exhibits of live sharks, seals, alligators, and penguins. (732) 892-0600
Atlantic City- New Jersey's own unique version of the city that never sleeps, Atlantic City offers gambling but so much more—top-tier entertainment, designer specialty stores, gorgeous beaches, unrivaled luxury hotels, spas and many of New York's best restaurants.
Local and Regional Theatre – Culture abounds in central New Jersey. Whether you enjoy your favorite show or performer at the Count Basie Theatre or seek out high quality local theatres sprinkled along the shore, central New Jersey offers great theatre for everyone.
Six Flags Great Adventure Theme Park, SixFlagsWildSafariAnimalPark and HurricaneHarbor - Heart pounding rides, blockbuster live action shows, water adventures and exciting family rides can be experienced at this 125 acre theme park. Enjoy Great rides like Batman and Robin: The Chiller and the Great American Scream Machine. Visit the drive thru Safari adjacent to the theme park. The 350-acre preserve is home to more than 1,200 wild animals roaming freely. Located just off I-195 Exit 16A.
Regional Wineries - Whether you crave a delicate, crisp Pinot Grigio or an intense, full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon, New Jersey's pastoral vineyards produce a distinctive vintage sure to satisfy any palette.
With over two-dozen New Jersey wineries situated through the region, you are sure to find a winery close to home.