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Edition 12, Volume 2
June 15, 2007
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Welcome to our Newsletter...
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Wow! Where does the time go? June is half gone and this is the final issue of our first year for the Great Vacation newsletter. The “official” calendar date marking the beginning of summer is just a few days away, but we all know that summer begins with Memorial Day weekend “…down the shore.” If you’re like us, you’re at the shore every chance you get.
So far we’ve enjoyed a great meal at one of our favorite spots, gotten some beach time, walked “the boards” on one
of our favorite boardwalks, visited some new attractions in Atlantic City, drove by Lucy the Margate Elephant
(her “howdah” was down on the ground while they repair some damage from a storm last year – and it may be back up already as we write this), and general enjoyed the sun and fun of Summer 2007.
Check out all that’s going on in this issue, the attractions, featured businesses, places to shop and dine, the photo galleries on our main website, all the pictures send to us by folks who read this letter, and be sure to check out our two news family members: GreatVacationPropertyRentals.com and GreatVacationShoreRentals.com: our invaluable user-friendly direct connections to help you discover the prefect places to stay on your vacations and weekend getaways throughout the summer and all year long.
Email this newsletter to friends and family. It’s FREE, and it will help them find all those great places to stay and things to do, as well. We extend our thanks to each one of your who have been with us through this first year of our Great Vacation newsletter. July begins year number two, but we don’t want to wish time away too quickly, so let’s concentrate on the fun at hand during June’s second half. In closing, we offer you this thought: Have a truly great vacation this year! We’ll do what we can to offer you the ideas and information you need to make your summertime the best it can be.
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Sincerely,
The Editors
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Attention Vacationers Searching For Your Weekly Rental!
The time has come to change the world for vacation property owners and vacationers.
Announcing (a drum roll please) a brand new service called, appropriately enough,
GreatVacationShoreRentals.com & Great Vacation PropertyRentals.com (Sound the trumpets!)
How are we different from other listing services? We’re VERY different, but you’ll need to log on now to discover what makes us unique. Log on now and learn why we refer to ourselves as”…your direct connection.”
Our brand new site will offer a blog and forum, Great Vacation Newsletters loaded with Great Vacation tips and our sister site GreatVacationGuide.com to provide you all of the tools you will need to plan every detail of
YOUR GREAT VACATION!
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Photo Contest
Please continue to send us copies of your favorite photos from “…down the shore.” We’re choosing the best to feature in our Great Vacation newsletter. Include your name, address and phone number so we can properly identify your photo if it’s featured. We’ll be running a feature of all the winning photos that were shown in the newsletter during the year, and the best photos may be featured in the Great Vacation in-room guide appropriate to the photo, (i.e. In the Cape May in-room guide, the Stone Harbor/Avalon in-room guide, the Ocean City in-room guide, etc.) Full credit will be given to you if your photo is used. Send all photos here info@greatvacationguide.com
All photos must be no larger than 640 pixels wide and 72 dpi ( formats can be .jpg - . jpeg - .gif )
All photos submitted and/or used become the property of Successful Seasons and Great Vacation enterprise.
Proper credit/acknowledgement will be given to those who have taken the photos.
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Great Vacation Things To Do
June...
Event: Harbor Safaris, Nature Center of Cape May, Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. 609-898-8848
Aqua Trails Kayaking Nature Tours Daily – 11:00 a.m. Nature Center of Cape May 609-898-8848
Every Thursday through Labor Day (beginning June 28th)
Market Days, 10am-1pm, Asbury Ave: Entertainment - Face painters, Balloon sculptors in Ocean City.
Family Night, 8pm-10pm Entertainment on the Boardwalk In Ocean city
16: Event: Seaside Market, Live Entertainment, Food Court, 9am-4pm (Rain Date: June 17) Sea Isle City
16: Event: Promenade Dance Party, 7:30 PM, Sea Isle City
16: Event: Cape May Point 5 Mile Run: 8:30 a.m. 609-884-1087
16: Event: Historical Society Triathlon Race in Avalon
17: Event: Sandsculpting Contest, 9am-12pm, Sea Isle City
17: Event: Antique Auto Show, 9am-1pm, Live Music, Sea Isle City
17: Event: Free Guided Trolley Tours, JFK & Landis Ave., 10am-12:30 PM, Sea Isle City
17: Event: Antique Auto Parade, 1:30pm, Sea Isle City
18: Event: Tidal Wave Band (Beach Party Tunes) 7:30 PM, Sea Isle City
19: Event: Women’s Civic Club – Annual Fashion Show & Luncheon, Stone Harbor Yacht Club.
19: Event: Pet parade, 7:30pm, Sea Isle City
19: Event: Women’s Civic Club – Annual Fashion Show & Luncheon, Stone Harbor Yacht Club.
May 23-June 30 Event: "Bad Dates" playing at Cape May Stage, Cape May 609-884-1341
June 20 –July 14: Event: “Why Marry?” playing at East Lynne Theater Company Cape May: Wednesdays through Saturdays 609-884-5898
20: Event: Irish Night with Blarney/Gibson School of Irish Dance, 7:30 PM, Sea Isle City
21: Event: Family Night Dance Party, 7:30 PM, Sea Isle City
23: Event: Antique Auto Show: Over 300 vintage vehicles. Ocean City Tabernacle grounds, 9am-2pm. Boardwalk parade after 2pm. For more information call 609-525-9300
23: Event: Chamber Craft Show, 24th Street & Avalon Avenue in Avalon: 11-5
24: Event: Performing Arts Council 20th Annual Art Show in Avalon
25: Event: Second To None (Rock N Roll), 7:30 PM, Sea Isle City
25: Event: Start of Summer Daily Activities in Avalon
25: Event: Avalon Players registration: 6 – 8 p.m.
25: Event: Family Night: Firehouse Parking Lot. In Stone Harbor: 7:00 p.m. Bring a blanket or beach chairs.
26: Event: Red Cross Blood Drive: 2 – 7 p.m. in Avalon
26 - 30: Event: Summer Youth Arts Program, Monday-Friday, Cape May. Ages 6-14 609-884-7525
26: Event: Sara the Turtle Festival, 6-8pm (Rain Date: June 28), Sea Isle City
26 -30 Event: July Jubilee: A fun filled week of contests leading up to July 4th in Ocean City, complete with taffy sculpting, treasure hunts and more. For more information call 525-9300.
27: Event: Al Santoro & The Hi Liters (Oldies), 7:30 PM, Sea Isle City
28: Event: Family Night Dance Party, Sea Isle City
29: Event: John Walters Band Concert: Veterans Plaza in Avalon: 7 p.m.
30: Event: Chamber Casino Night in Avalon.
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HISTORIC OYSTER SCHOONER AJ MEERWALD RETURNS TO PHILADELPHIA
JUNE 22, 23 AND 24, 2007
WHAT: Historic oyster schooner AJ MEERWALD, New Jersey’s official Tall Ship, offers 2 ½ hour public sails in Philadelphia for three days in June AND Maritime Sailing Camp departs Philadelphia June 25 and sails to Jersey City for a 5-day 4-night sailing adventure!
WHEN: Public sails on June 22, 23 and 24, 2007 – Maritime Camp July 25 to July 29, 2007.
WHERE: Sails depart from Penn’s Landing, next to Independence Seaport Museum, 211 S. Columbus Blvd & Walnut Street; Philadelphia, PA.
WHY: To experience a sailing adventure on an authentically restored oyster schooner and to learn about New Jersey’s maritime history and oyster industry
Reservations are now being taken for 2 ½ hour sailing adventures onboard the historic oyster schooner AJ MEERWALD. The MEERWALD will sail from Penn’s Landing on Friday June 22, Saturday June 23, and Sunday June 24, 2007.
Passengers are invited to help raise more than 3,500 square feet of canvas sail. Sails include an onboard presentation about the schooner’s history and restoration.
Scheduled sails and prices are as follows:
On Friday June 22, Saturday June 23 and Sunday June 24 – Evening Sails 6:00pm to 8:30pm All Passengers $35
On Saturday June 23 and Sunday June 25 – Morning Sails 10:00am to 12:30pm and Afternoon Sails 1:30pm to 4:00pm Adults $30, Children ages 3-12 $15, Seniors age 60 and over $25
On Monday, June 25, the AJ MEERWALD departs Philadelphia and sails to Jersey City on a 5 day, 4 night Maritime Sailing Camp. For ages 13 to 16, Maritime Campers become part of the AJ MEERWALD’S crew, sailing and living aboard an historic tall ship. Campers learn to raise and furl sails, coil lines, navigate and steer the ship. With deckwashes, sea chanteys, knots and standing watch, campers truly become tall ship sailors!
Cost: $750 includes onboard accommodations, all meals and activities.
ONLY 4 SPOTS LEFT!
For more information, call 856-785-2060 or visit the Bayshore Discovery Project website www.bayshorediscovery.org
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Spend Your Holidays At The Jersey Shore
A GREAT VACATION Awaits You!
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AVALON |
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Avalon Inn
The Avalon Inn Resort is a peaceful retreat from the world, located at 7929 Dune Drive in Avalon, New Jersey. It’s a quiet, family-oriented motel with all the amenities, and just steps away from the beach. (click here)
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Beachcomber Resort
Beautiful beaches and tall dunes, a relaxed, refreshing atmosphere, secluded pool – it’s “The suite approach to your seashore vacation.” (click here)
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Concord Suites
For the perfect getaway, the Concord Suites have the perfect package. (click here)
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Desert Sand Inn
The ocean is calling you to its waters for sun, surf, fun, relaxation, and a tranquil haven away from the hustle and bustle. It’s the Desert Sand Resort – perfect! (click here)
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Sealark Bed & Breakfast
Lovely accommodations, a light and airy atmosphere, and incredible breakfasts. It doesn’t get any better than the Sealark Bed & Breakfast. (click here)
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The Windrift Resort Hotel
For fine dining, entertainment, swimming and more, the Windrift Resort Hotel, 80th and the beach in Avalon, New Jersey is the perfect place for a fantastic weekend, week, or for season. (click here)
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Cape Winds Motel
With 12 units available, the Cape Winds Motel is the place to stay on Lafayette Street – accessible to all that Cape May has to offer. (click here)
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Gingerbread House
In the heart of Victorian Cape May’s historic district, a half block from the beach and promenade, and in walking distance for the attractions and fine restaurants. (click here)
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Jetty Motel
Nestled in a quiet, unspoiled setting just steps from one of the world’s most beautiful beaches. (click here)
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La Mer Beachfront Inn
A beautifully appointed beachfront hotel with all the modern amenities to make your stay a wonderful one.
(click here)
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Summer Station
Fully-equipped condos right across from the beach with a full kitchen, separate bedroom and daily maid service – the ideal home away from home. Open all year. (click here)
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Victorian Motel
Excellent service and warm hospitality await you at the best location in town – close to the promenade, the beach, restaurants and shops that make Cape May the perfect getaway. (click here)
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The Doctors Inn
Vacations, weekend getaways, business luncheons, conferences, weddings, showers, special events – they all happen at The Doctors Inn, and for all the right reasons. (click here) |
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The Hyland Motor Inn
The inexpensive alternative to beachfront accommodations. (click here)
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Econo Lodge
Ideally located off the Garden State Parkway just minutes from popular attractions. (click here) |
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Ebb Tide Suites
Ebb Tide Suites with one and two-bedroom apartments for perfect family vacations with more amenities than we can mention here, and just steps away from the Boardwalk, beach and ocean breezes. (click here)
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Impala Island Inn
In America’s greatest family resort, this is an island of tranquility and a memorable place for the perfect vacation or getaway. (click here)
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Ocean Manor Inn
Ocean Manor Inn has been expressly designed for comfort with a family-friendly atmosphere and welcoming hospitality in the perfect setting for families, couples, intimate weddings, meetings and reunions. (click here)
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Rose Garden Inn Bed and Breakfast
This treasure is a classic Ocean City arts and crafts period “seashore cottage” offering spacious accommodations and unsurpassed comfort for their guests. (click here)
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The Flanders Hotel
Tradition, substance, beauty – words that apply to The Flanders Hotel, the finest Grand Hotel in southern New Jersey, located at 719 E. 11th Street, Ocean City, New Jersey. (click here)
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Watson Regency Suites
Deluxe all-suite accommodations open year round. This is the perfect place to stay for a night, a weekend, or a season! (click here)
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Budget Inn
Open year round, the Budget Inn Motel and suites offer you wonderful hospitality and service at reasonable rates in Somers Point. (click here)
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Economy Motel Inn & Suites
Somers Point’s home-away-from home, with all that Somers Point and Ocean City have to offer. (click here)
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Owl Motel
Open all year. The Owl Motel in Somers Point is the place to stay for business or pleasure. (click here)
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Pier 4 Hotel
The ideal place to stay on Broadway Avenue and the bay. (click here)
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STONE HARBOR |
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Risley House
Victorian flair. Awake to the aroma of fresh coffee and home-baked muffins, and enjoy your newspaper in a high backed rocker on the veranda. (click here)
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The Colonial Lodge
Located in a beautiful residential area with varied accommodations in a quiet and friendly atmosphere. (click here)
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The Lark Motel
A very special place just one block from the beach. (click here)
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American Safari Motel
A block from the beach and two blocks from the boardwalk. (click here) |
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Aztec Resort Motel
This is a great place to stay for all the events year round, and it’s two blocks from the boardwalk and a block from the beach. (click here)
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Dining at the Shore...all within a short walk or drive from your accommodations!
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Avalon Seafood & Produce Market
It’s your first stop in Avalon for your complete seashore dinner and the expanded gourmet-to-go market. Dine in or take out. It’s your choice. (click here)
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Donna’s Place
An award-winning seafood restaurant in Stone Harbor – plus an ice cream parlor, bakery, and fresh seafood and produce to take home! (click here)
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Nemo’s Family Restaurant
Love Italian food? Love pizza? You’ll love Nemo’s in Avalon. You can enjoy your meal at Nemo’s, or enjoy taking it home. (click here)
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Oyster Bay Restaurant and Bar
Cape May’s choice for steamed lobster, succulent steak, or both – and that’s just the beginning of the good food and good times. (click here)
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Pier House
Make it the Pier House Restaurant and Wine Bar in Victorian Cape May for breakfast, lunch or dinner! Wonderful! (click here)
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Uncle Bill’s Pancake House
For delicious old fashioned cooking with excellent service head on over to Uncle Bill’s Pancake House in Ocean City, a Jersey shore tradition for generations of hungry families! (click here)
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Union Park
Chef John Schatz cordially invites you to dine at Union Park Dining Room, Beach Avenue and Howard Street in historic Cape May for an extraordinary dining experience. (click here)
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The Mirage Bar & Grill
Good times begin with the contemporary cuisine served in the three dining rooms at The Mirage Bar & Grill in Avalon. (click here)
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Shopping? Have We Got Shopping!
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Andrews LTD
Offering an extraordinary selection of gifts for everyone, including antiques, collectibles, vintage toys and more! (click here) |
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Artisans Alcove Estate Jewelers
Cape May’s most unique jewelry store brings you treasures from the Victorian past, when craftsmanship really mattered. Discover quality jewelry, vintage watches, and a large selection of antiques. (click here) |
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Cheeks at the Beach
The FLAX capital of the world, featuring the best in women’s casual clothing in natural fibers that are cool and comfortable. Bryn WALKER, Sarah Arizona and more. (click here)
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Fiber Arts Yarn Studio
If you have a yen for yarns, and you haven’t been able to find exactly what you need, Fiber Arts Yarn Studio can help. (click here) |
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Harley-Davidson of Wildwood
The fun begins at Harley-Davidson of Wildwood – with sales, service, parts, accessories, apparel, and their fantastic rental program. Once you rent a Harley you’ll want to buy a Harley from Harley-Davidson of Wildwood. (click here)
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Mary Ann’s Contemporary & Estate Jewelry
You’ll find a large selection of colored diamonds, plus old watches, antiques, collectibles, antique dolls, glassware, toys, Hummels, and much more. (click here) |
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Oma’s Doll Shop
Playable dolls, collectible dolls, doll clothes and accessories for all ages, located in the Washington Mall in Historic Cape May. You’ve got to experience Oma’s Doll Shop. It’s delightful! (click here)
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Sunset Beach
A great place to shop for area collectibles, Cape May fashions, the largest collection of jewelry in Cape May, apparel for men, women and children, home décor needs, and much more. Enjoy a meal at the Sunset Beach Grill, dolphin watching in warm weather, bird watching, and don’t miss the evening flag ceremony, a Cape May tradition for 40 years. (click here)
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Toy Shop of Cape May
Incredibly imaginative toys that are great fun for kids, and those big kids disguised as grown-ups! You’ll find games, beach toys, kites, water toys, LEGO and much, much more! (click here)
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The Best for Shore Real Estate and Seasonal Rentals!
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Diller-Fisher Realtors
Serving Stone Harbor and Avalon, New Jersey since 1930 with the best in real estate sales, rentals and insurance. Avalon (click here)
Stone Harbor (click here)
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Century 21 Gilmartin & Co.
From the most “well-known name in real estate – Century 21” we offer sophisticated marketing tools and advertising programs that work for you. (click here)
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Chris Clemans & Co., Inc., Realtors
Professionalism, responsive service, and experience – setting the standard for the real estate market in Victorian Cape May, New Jersey. (click here) |
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Coastline Realty
A family-owned, full-service agency, Coastline Realty offers you the experience and expertise you need and expect when buying, selling or renting for your vacation. (click here)
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Homestead Real Estate Company, Inc.
Their award-winning agents provide you with courteous, honest service with integrity for all your real estate needs in Cape May, West Cape May, Cape May Point and surrounding areas. (click here)
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Absecon Lighthouse
Climb to the top of New Jersey's tallest lighthouse, and enjoy one of the best views on the Jersey Shore just minutes from the Atlantic City Boardwalk. Restored to its original glory, come and see what makes this historic beacon so special! Born on January 15, 1857, Absecon Lighthouse, at 171 feet tall, is New Jersey’s tallest lighthouse. The light can be seen by people at nearly 20 miles out to sea. For more information: (click here)
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Charter Boat Fleet at South Jersey Marina
Let the fishing begin! If you prefer to fish with your friends “in-shore” (up to 15 miles out), or “off-shore” (up to 70 miles off-shore to the continental shelf for the big game), South Jersey Marina has the boats, the experienced captains and mates, the gear, and the ability to make your fishing trip extraordinary. All you have to do is call the charter agent at South Jersey Marina in historic Cape May, New Jersey, to plan the perfect fishing trip. (click here)
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Ocean City Arts Center
Located in the Ocean City Community Cultural Center (OCAC), 1735 Simpson Avenue, Ocean City, N.J. 08226. Changing exhibits throughout the year. Don’t miss the Juried Art Show in November. Call 609-399-7628, or go online to www.oceancityartscenter.org (click here)
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Tuckerton Seaport
A recreated maritime village located along the Tuckerton Creek in historic Tuckerton, New Jersey, and a project of the Barnegat Bay Decoy and Baymen’s Museum, Inc., this is the place to discover the rich and colorful maritime history of Barnegat Bay. For information call 609-296-8868, or go online to www.tuckertonseaport.org (click here)
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This Newsletter's Featured Businesses
Donna’s Place
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If you’re going to be known for something super, having the reputation for “The Best Seafood in Town!” is a great place to start. Add a fantastic seafood market with the freshest the ocean has to offer, plus a wonderful bakery, and you might think that’s enough, but Donna’s Place is just getting started.
Next up, it’s their casual dress restaurant featuring magnificent steaks, chicken dishes, pasta dishes, and more, and you begin to get the idea that it just doesn’t get any better than this. Donna’s Place is the perfect place for families, couples, friends and neighbors to get together for the best food on the island. If your preference is take-out, simply call ahead and place your order.
Donna’s Place: They specialize in making hungry people very happy. It’s what they do best. That’s why they’re known for “The Best Seafood in Town” in Stone Harbor, New Jersey. (click here)
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There is an Ocean City tradition that began over 30 years ago (1975), and it has continued to this day: breakfast, lunch and dinner at the Bloomin’ Tulip, 10th and Ocean (between Ocean and the Boardwalk on 10th Street – in the Impala Inn complex)
From May 15th through Columbus Day weekend the doors open at 7:30 a.m., and remain open until 9:00 p.m. seven days a week so that you and your family can come and enjoy a great meal at an affordable price. The cuisine at the Bloomin’ Tulip is best described as classic American, and their specialties run from pasta – Alfredo dishes, scampi dishes and much more – to fabulous fresh seafood and steaks. Don’t miss their Prime Rib special on Sunday evenings.
Their desserts are terrific, too. Did we mention the homemade cheesecake? The Bloomin’ Tulip is the place for breakfast, lunch and dinner for everybody, from year-round Ocean City residents to vacationing families, weekend visitors and people stopping by for a day at the beach, on the boardwalk, or for a host of other fun activities available in Ocean City. You can become part of the tradition, too. Gather up your family and friends and head to the Bloomin’ Tulip. (click here)
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Reba McEntire