By Holly Corbett
United States Travel Expert, about.com
A New Jersey transplant from New York, I had one of my first trips to the Jersey Shore this summer. My family went to the northern part, Asbury Park, to celebrate my son's second birthday. There was a water park, boardwalk, a mile-and-a-half of white-sand beach, and enough ice cream cone shops to suit our nearly insatiable tastes. Random side note: I learned that a double stroller also comes in handy as a kid-beach-gear transporter.
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But I digress.
The hometown of famous musicians such as Bruce Springsteen and Bon Jovi,
Asbury Park is about 90 minutes from Manhattan by train, car or bus and
is home to a renowned set of live music and entertainment venues like
The Stone Pony, Wonder Bar, Asbury Lanes and Convention Center.
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While
some might know of this destination for it's music lineup or laid-back,
quirky beach scene, many might not know that Asbury Park is not only a
summer destination: Cold-weather festivals and events also put it on the
map for winter fun.
Here is a roundup of activities:
1
The Activity: Annual Asbury Park Tree Lighting
The Activity: Annual Asbury Park Tree Lighting
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The Date: December 5, 2015
What it is: The
first weekend in December kicks off with the lighting of a 20-plus foot
tall tree in the center of town and a visit from Santa Claus.
2
The Activity: Polar Plunge in Asbury Park
The Date: New Year's Day
What it is: The Sons of Ireland’s 13th annual
Polar Bear Plunge invite New Year’s revelers to plunge into the frigid
ocean off Asbury Park. All proceeds from the event go to Monmouth
County-based charities.
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The Activity: Light of Day Concerts and Asbury Angels Inductions
The Date: January 10th, 11th, 14th through the 18th
What it is: Rock
our for a cause: Proceeds go to The Light of Day Foundation to raise
money and awareness for Parkinson’s disease and related illnesses such
as PSP and ALS.
4
The Activity: Asbury Park Beerfest
The Date: January 30th and 31st
What it is: Calling
all beer lovers: This festival has “craft” beers from all over the
world as well as ciders and iconic retro beers. If you have a
competitive streak, check out the beer sports, such as “Masskrugstemmen”
(a beer-stein-holding contest).
