Time to enjoy the numerous hot spots along the Jersey Shore this summer˳ Numerous boardwalks along the Jersey Shore have re-opened since Hurricane Sandy thanks to both resident donations and city contributions˳ Here I list several Jersey Shore boardwalks and their attractions traveling from north to south along the Shore˳
Point Pleasant
Point Pleasant located in northern New Jersey Shore has a mile long boardwalk known as the Jenkinson’s Boardwalk with a wide variety of attractions perfect for the whole family˳ Attractions include the Jenkinson’s Aquarium, Amusement Park, arcades, and games of chance˳ It has three mini-golf courses, batting cages, and sweet shops to satisfy your sweet tooth˳
Enjoy Oceanside dining or grab a quick bite to eat at one of many concessions/restaurants˳ One such restaurant that offers an assortment of foods is the Pavillion restaurant˳ There you’ll get burgers, pizza, sushi, Mexican food and more˳ The Boardwalk Bar & Grill restaurant gives a spectacular elevated view of the boardwalk with a wide variety of foods˳ Spend the whole day at this beautiful well kept beach or check out the aquarium and get up close to animals from around the world˳ Jenkinson’s is great for all ages˳
Seaside Heights
Seaside Heights features a very developed boardwalk˳ This boardwalk has the endpoints of Casino Pier on the north and Funtown Pier on the South˳ Numerous food stands and arcades line in between˳
At the north end is Casino Pier with its roof top mini golf, rides, arcades, and eating spots˳ Included also is Breakwater Park with its water slides, pools, and also go cart track˳ Dont forget it also features a merry-go-around built in 1913˳
At the South end is Funtown Pier˳
It has an amusement ride area, enclosed arcade buildings, its own carousel, eateries, shopping booths, games of chance and games of skill˳
Mid way on this boardwalk is numerous food stands and arcades but mostly beach for the serious beach goer˳
Atlantic City
Further south a little ways is the oldest boardwalk: Atlantic City˳ Atlantic City may be known for its casinos but it’s also known for the oldest boardwalk on the US’ eastern coast˳ It was built in 1870˳ It is presently 60 feet wide and just over six miles long, currently the world’s longest wooden& structure walkway˳ This 6 mile stretch of boardwalk features some rather elegant hotels,restaurants,attractions, gift shops, in addition to the casinos˳
Atlantic City Boardwalk attractions include the Steel Pier amusement park, Ripley’s Believe It or Not and more˳ Ripley’s is filled with oddities from all around the world and is sure to entertain everyone in the family˳ Steel Pier is another family hot spot offering rides, games, and boardwalk delights˳ If you’re really adventurous, you may book a helicopter ride that departs from the pier˳Be sure to check out the calendar at Boardwalk Hall for their lineup of top entertainers and family events˳Want to check out a movie? Then you’ll want to head to the IMAX Theater located in the Tropicana Hotel and Casino˳
The Historical Museum of Atlantic City gives you a look into some of the history of Atlantic City˳ Don’t forget to pop into the Pier Shops at Caesars for The Water Show˳Every hour beginning at noon, the fountain illuminates with lights and music provides the background for the choreographed show˳ After the show, head out the back of the shops onto the deck and take in the surrounding views˳
Ocean City
If we travel a little further south we encounter the Ocean City boardwalk˳ This boardwalk is more family oriented˳The Ocean City Boardwalk offers fun for the whole family during the day and well into the night˳ There are 2 amusement parks on the boardwalk, each with a wide range of rides from kiddie rides to thrill seekers˳ There is no shortage of places to eat on the boardwalk˳ Don’t forget pizza at Manco˳ Manco’s is a tradition that most people take seriously˳ Stop by the Fudge Kitchen for a sample of delicious fudge and to watch them make it in the window˳ Mia’s Christmas Gallery is filled with a wide selection of Christmas decor that is guaranteed to put you in the holiday spirit even in July˳ This boardwalk offers something for everyone˳
Wildwood
Our final destination is Wildwood boardwalk near the southern end of the Jersey coast˳ The Wildwood Boardwalk is over two miles long and has four different piers and more rides than Disneyland˳ It is one of the largest amusement parks in the country˳ One of its many features is the “Great White” which is the tallest and fastest wooden roller coaster on the east coast˳
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