The re-created
Tucker's Island Lighthouse acts as a Welcome Beacon for visitors
to the Borough of Tuckerton |
Tuckerton
NJ is a coastal Pinelands town within the NJ Pinelands Management
Area, and located just minutes from Bass River State Park, in
the southern tip of Ocean County. It was designated as the nation's
Third Port of Entry in 1791, due to its location on the Little
Egg Harbor Bay (See map). There is much
fascinating and colorful history
in this quaint, picturesque town that is unknown to many visitors
to the Jersey Shore! Much of the town has a Victorian flair, and
many of the homes date back to this period and earlier. The shopping
area is also in keeping with the Victorian theme, and new businesses
are opening on a regular basis in this once-sleepy town that is
coming into its own. |
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Seaman County Park lies on the southern shore of Lake Pohatcong,
just west of Route 9. This 22-acre park, was named after Stanley
"Tip" Seaman, a well-known area personality and County
Freeholder in the '70's. It is probably best known for the Annual
"Ocean
County Decoy and Gunning Show", named as one of the
top 100 events in the country! This 2-day event is held the last
weekend of September, and is shared with Tuckerton Seaport, located
just across the street. |
Sandy beaches,
tot lots, tennis courts jogging trails and more are available
to the public at no charge at "Tip" Seaman Park. |
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Tuckerton
Seaport
Tuckerton
Seaport is a Maritime Museum located right on Tuckerton
Creek, offering fun and education for all ages! Anyone visiting
the region should make this place a "MUST SEE" on
their list. There's so much to see and do, from watching decoy
carvers work at their art, happily explaining the life of the
Bayman, to the boatmakers restoring or building sneakboxes (boats
used by duck hunters, and later, used with sails for recreational
boating).
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Tuckerton Yacht Club Visitors' Center |
The
"Tuckerton Yacht Club", a re-created building, houses
the huge gift shop, and is the starting point of the village tour.
From here, access to all the exhibits and displays, and information
about current programs, classes, demonstrations and even boat
rides, can be found. |
"Life on the Edge" exhibit by Jacques Cousteau
National Estuarine Research Reserve, leads one through the Pinelands,
Great Bay, Barrier Island and open ocean ecosystems.
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The exhibit is a visual and aural delight. It's great
for all ages, offering a number of hands-on displays. The exhibit
is located on the upper level of the Visitors' Center. |
Various exhibits are located on the first floor (boardwalk
level) of the Visitors' Center, including "Native Americans
of the Jersey Shore", and "Working the Cycle",
showcasing the many skills of the 20th century Baymen.
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"Walk on the Wild Side" is an almost-real diorama
of the wildlife the frequents the various habitats of the area. |
The Hunting Shanty houses the Naomi Coyle Research
Library |
Master carver Fred Reitmeyer takes a break from his craft
to explain the colorful history of the Bayman to visitors at
Jay C. Parker's Decoy Shop.
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"Scojo's Seafood Restaurant",
a picturesque seafood restaurant, is located at the Seaport.
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