Pine Barrens
Visitor's Guide
Family
Fun!
There's
plenty for the family to do in and around NJ's Pine Barrens. Here are
just a few suggestions:
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Rent a canoe - Mick's
Canoe and Kayak Rental is located in Chatsworth, the "capital
of the Pine Barrens" deep in cranberry country and close
proximity to two great Pinelands Rivers - the Wading and the Oswego
(see
river trail guide) . They'll supply you and your kids
with safety gear, for a wonderful time in the Pine Barrens, whether
you want to spend 2, 3, 4 or more hours enjoying its rivers!
Visit
Mick's website
(central)
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Located in the Pine
Barrens, Popcorn
Park Zoo is an animal rescue and sanctuary, home to a diverse
number of domestic and wild animals, including Bengal tigers, capuchin
monkeys, black bear, sheep, horses, birds, and of course dogs and
cats. Kids love it!
Hours: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., 7 days a week; Holidays 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Admssion: Adults - $4.25, tax included Seniors and Children under
12 - $3.00, tax included
1 Humane Way (off
Lacey Road), Forked River, NJ (609) 693-1900
(north/east)
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ALBERT
MUSIC HALL provides
wonderful music on Saturday nights, featuring live stage presentations
of bluegrass, country, and pinelands music. Admission: $5 adults
& $1 children 11 and under. A 600 sq. ft. Pickin' Shed is on the
grounds for musicians to informally meet and play. The Pickin' Shed,
as well as impromptu pickin' space on the Hall's porch and parking
lot, is always available when Albert Music Hall is open.
131 Wells Mills Road (Route 532), Waretown, NJ (609)971-1593
(east)
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Tuckerton
Seaport, which opened in May
2000, a dream-to-reality project undertaken by The Barnegat Bay
Decoy & Baymen's Museum, Inc., includes several historical
structures, both existing and replicas, of old buildings from up
and down the Barnegat Bay. A feature is the 5,800 s.f. replica
of Tucker's Island Lighthouse, at the entrance on Route 9 in Tuckerton.
The museum on site has an extensive display of decoy collections,
Baymen's tools and artifacts, and an antique photo collection among
its offerings. Sundays usually feature a live demonstation of wood
carving or other art of the Baymen. Tours, clinics,
hands-on demonstrations and much more will educate and entertain
everyone! See photos.
(east)
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Historic
Batsto Village , located within
the Wharton State forest in Hammonton (Burlington County) is a re-creation
of an eighteenth century bog iron and glass-making village.
It features shops, the original mansion, crafting demonstrations,
seasonal events, a
museum and gift shop.
(south)
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Little Egg Harbor, New Jersey 08087
(609) 296-2664
TOLL-FREE RESERVATIONS: 1 800 648-2227
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Bakers
Acres is a beautiful family campground
set amidst 60 wooded acres on the edge of the NJ Pine Barrens. We
offer a laid back family atmosphere with modern amenities, activities
and LOTS OF FUN!
VISIT
OUR WEBSITE!
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Long
Beach Island is full of fun for kids of all ages, from the
gorgeous white-sand ocean beaches to Fantasy Island with all its
rides and games. Play miniature golf, shop in the many beautiful
stores in Viking Village or Bay Village, or sail the day away on
the Barnegat Bay!
(east)
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Woodford
Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge
in Medford, NJ is s a wonderful place to learn about the creatures
of the Pine Barrens. The Nature Center has special exhibits and
activities for kids, and the Refuge is filled with rescued animals.
More
information.
(west)
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Marine
Mammal Stranding Center
Brigantine.
A non-profit organization where whales, dolphins, seals and turtles
are rescued, rehabilitated and released.
3625 Brigantine Blvd.,
Brigantine, NJ 08203
(609) 266-0538
(south)
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Be
careful...you never know when the Jersey
Devil
will show up! This
fellow is a friendly creature though - he won't hurt anyone!
Several parks and organizations offer "Jersey Devil Hunts" periodically,
and those experienced naturalists seem to know how to track him
down!
(ANYWHERE
AND EVERYWHERE!)
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Blackbeard's Cave
in Bayville NJ offers tons of fun for kids of all ages!
(east)
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Six Flags Great Adventure,
Route 537, Jackson Township
(north)
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Lakewood BlueClaws,
NJ's Minor League Baseball Team
(north)
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Casino Beach Pier
on the Atlantic Ocean
Seaside Heights
(east)
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ATCO
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Atco Raceway
Atco, NJ 08004
(southwest)
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Non-profit and government
agencies are given courtesy links from PineyPower.com.
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