On The Island
- Spectacular New Years Eve events, over 60 different venues. www.firstnightocnj.com.
- Wonderland Pier and water park www.gillians.com
- Playlands Castaway Cove rides www.oceancityfun.com
- Motivational and Inspirational speakers and concerts June thru Septemberwww.octabernacle.org
- Ocean City Museum – preserving the culture and heritage of Ocean City, NJwww.ocnjmuseum.org .
- Bay Cats guided nature tour in Kayaks – Discover the diversity and beauty in the salt march ecosystems. www.baycats.com.
- Water Sport Speed Ride new to Ocean City, within walking distance from the inn. www.oceancityboatride.com.
- Learn to Dance! Ballroom, Latin & Swing dance lessons during the summer. 1735 Simpson Ave, 2nd floor. 609 602-5288.
- Relax, Rejuvenate, Renew at Still waters specializing in Massage therapy, skin care, nails www.stillwatersstresscenter.com
- Shopping District – Asbury Avenue from 6th to 12 street.
- Playgrounds; North St & Haven Ave, 8th & Haven Ave, 15th St & Bay Ave, 29th St & West Ave, 34th St & Asbury Ave., 52nd St. & Haven Ave.
- Tennis Court – 6th & Atlantic Ave. 609 525-9306
- Shuffleboard Courts – 6th & Boardwalk 609 525-9288
- Bike & Surrey Rental – 4th & Boardwalk 609 398-3712
- Surf Buggy Centers – 8th or 12th & Boardwalk www.surfbuggycenters.com
- Parasailing – 3rd St. & Bay 609 399-3559
- Pirate Adventures – 926 Palen St. 609 398-7555 www.pirateadventuresoceancity.com
- Skateboard Park – 6th & Boardwalk 609 525-9304
- Inn to Inn & Historic Tour – 609 399-2629
Off The Island
- Great entertainment – concerts, comedy, sports, expos www.atlanticcitynj.com
- Wheaton Village is an interactive museum of American glass. They have studios of ceramic, flame working, woodcarving and more. www.wheatonarts.org/
- Lighthouses in Abescon, Cape May, Hereford Inlet, Barnegat and Tuckerton. At Tuckerton Seaport it is much more than a lighthouse. See the Jersey Shore as in days of yore. Talk to and watch decoy carvers, boat builders, clammers, oystermen, etc.www.tuckertonseaport.org.
- Cold Spring Village is an early American Open Air living museum. Talk with the blacksmith, spinner, weaver, potter, printer, etc. as they demonstrate how things were done. www.hcsv.org.
- Atlantic City Historical Museum presents the culturally diverse and exciting history of Atlantic City in a nostalgic timeline. www.acmuseum.org.
- Wetlands Institute where secrets of the Salt Marsh are revealed.www.wetlandsinstitute.org.
- Leaming Run Gardens where you can walk back in time and see a colonial farm, and 30 acres of flowers, ferns, lawns and ponds. www.njsouth.com.
- Ocean Life Center in the Historic Gardner’s Basin. There is a fascinating aquarium there as well as hands-on learning adventures. www.acaquarium.com/
- Old world wine making vinard/vinery. Wine tasting and tour www.natalivineyards.com
- Winery tour & tasting www.renaultwinery.com
- Lucy the elephant – historical landmark www.lucytheelephant.org
- Ripleys Believe it or Not – explore the unusual and odd. www.ripleysatlanticcity.com
- Historic Smithville – quaint shops and eateries open year round www.smithvillenj.com
- Cape May County Zoo – Countys best kept secret www.capemaycountyzoo.org.
- NJ Motorsports Park – New park opened in 2008. Race excitement you don’t want to miss! www.njmotorsportspark.com
- All aboard fall foliage excursions, and the Santa Express. Check out this new train ride at www.capemayseashorelines.org