• Spring Lake Beach and Boardwalk
  Stroll along Spring Lake’s prestigious beaches on its two mile
  private boardwalk and refresh in its Ocean Pavilions

• Spring Lake Historical Society and Museum
  Spring Lake 732-449-0772
  Located just across the street from The Chateau, this modest
  collection tracks Spring Lake’s history.
  Open on Thursday and Sunday afternoons.
  Spring lake Historical Society and Museum

• Spring Lake Theater
  Spring Lake 732-449-4530
  Minutes from our Inn, the Spring Lake Theater provides a wide
  diversity of live theatrical performances
  Spring Lake Theater

• Summer Concerts In The Park
  Spring Lake’s own Potter Park hosts a variety of early evening
  concerts ranging from a children’s choir to a jazz festival
  located just steps from Chateau.

• Allaire State Park and Historic Village
  Wall 732-938-2371
  This historic village established circa 1830 still operates
  in the old ways with a working blacksmith, bakery, and
  carpentry shop. Be sure to visit its living history
  museum or attend one of its special events.
  Allaire Village and State Park

• Sea Girt Lighthouse
  Sea Girt 732-974-0514
  Part of a Restored Victorian Lighthouse which first lit the seashores
  back in 1896. The interior has been fully restored. Open on weekends
  Sea Girt Lighthouse

• Island Beach State Park
  Seaside Park 732-793-0506
  Island Beach State Park is one of the treasures of the Jersey Shore. Nine miles of natural barrier island, this park encompasses some of the most beautiful scenery in the state.
  The natural, unspoiled beauty of this park is a vast contrast to much of the over-developed shore. Vast dunes covered with goldenrod, beach plum and black cherry delight the eye. Magnificent beaches offer natural splendor for swimming or surf fishing. Miles of bay-side wetlands are a naturalist's delight.
  Island Beach State Park

• Manasquan Reservoir
  Manasquan 732-919-0996
  New Jersey state park and reservoir that offers activities such as kayaking, fishing
  Boating and ice skating. Other points of interest are the five mile perimeter trail, the Environmental and Visitor’s centers and the Reservoir’s boat tour.

• Monmouth Park Racetrack
  Oceanport 732-222-5100
  This thouroughbred racetrack, home of the Haskell invitational includes a clubhouse, landscaped gardens, and picnic area. The track hosts races seasonally Wednesday through Sundays. Every Sunday is Family Fun Day. Children can enjoy pony rides, face painting, live music and bounce houses. Place your bets!!!
  www.monmouthpark.com

• PNC Arts Center
  732-203-2300
  Hosts an array of area events ranging from concerts, live events, to a drive through Holiday Display of Lights with Ice Skating rink and visits from Santa.
  www.artscenter.com

• Jenkinson’s Aquarium
  Point Pleasant 732-892-0600
  Home to one of the Jersey Shore’s commercialized boardwalks. Jenkinson’s offers children’s rides, boardwalk and arcade games. Other activities include batting cages, miniature golf, a fun house and Jenkinson’s Aquarium. Open 7 days a week, seasonally, and weather permitting. Their modest aquarium offers a great spot to spend the morning or afternoon. www.jenkinsons.com

• Six Flags Great Adventure
  Jackson 732-928-1821
  A 2,200 acre facility, this national theme park, wild animal safari, and water park are part of America’s largest regional family entertainment complex. Spend the day riding roller coasters, seeing monkeys, giraffes and zebras and free falling down water slides. Inquire at our front desk about hours and admission prices.
  We may have discount tickets available.
  www.sixflags.com

• Fishing
  Bring your poles to test your skills at surf fishing along the beach or try your luck at fresh water fishing in the lake across the street. Spring Lake is stocked each spring with several species of game fish.
  www.njFishing.com, www.FishingNJ.org, www.FlyFishingNJ.com

• Golf
  Some of the Shore’s finest golf courses are within a short drive of Spring Lake. Bring your clubs along. Here are a couple of recommended courses to play Bel-Aire Golf Course: 732-449-6024 “Walk ons” accepted.
  Spring Meadow Golf Course: 732-449-0806 reserve tee times 7 days in advance.

• Tennis
  Bring your rackets, Divine Park is located across the street from the Chateau and has two courts in it hiding among the ancient sycamores.

• Horseback Riding
  Explore scenic Allaire State Park by horseback through a guided tour. Advance Reservations suggested.
  Circle A Riding Stable: 732-938-2004

• Spring Lake
• Manasquan
• Brielle
• Wall
• Belmar
• Brick
• Point Pleasant
• Neptune
• Seaside Height

• Downtown Spring Lake - (just blocks away)
  Please contact Spring Lake Chamber of Commerce, 449-0577
  Our 3-1/2 block shopping district includes the Irish Centre, Teddy Bears By the Sea, Spring Lace, Thistledown Gallery, and many others..

• Brook 35 Plaza - (about 5 minutes)
  Upscale retail shopping including Williams and Sonoma, Coach, Anne Taylor, Banana Republic and many more.

• Circle Factory Outlet Center - (about 5 minutes away)
  Highway 35 & Atlantic Avenue, Manasquan, 223-2300
  Offers stores such as Bass, Nautica, Mikasa, Van Husen, Leggs-Bal-Hanes and more..

• Ocean Grove Historic District - (about 10 minutes away)
  Main Street, Ocean Grove www.OceanGroveNJ.com

• Collingswood Auction and Flea market - (about 10 minutes away)
  Routes 33 & 34, Wall Township
  Flea Market atmosphere offering a little bit of everything.

• Seaview Square Mall - (about 15 minutes away)
  Route 35, Ocean Township
  Home to Sears and Value City.

• Monmouth Mall - (about 20 minutes away)
  Highways 35 & 36, Eatontown
  Includes Macy's, Eddie Bauer, Stern's, J.C. Penny and others..
  www.MonmouthMallOnline.com
  

• Freehold Raceway Mall - (about 20 minutes away)
  Freehold Route 33 West
  www.FreeholdRacewayMall.com

• Six Flags Factory Outlets - (about 25 minutes away)
  Exit 16 off Route 195, Jackson Township
  Featuring Waterford, Gap, Reebok, Timberland, J. Crew ... just to name a few.

• Delicious Orchards - (25 minutes away)
  Rt.34 South, Colt's Neck, NJ 07722, 462-1989
  Country Food Market - Bakery, produce, meat market, specialty items.
  www.DeliciousOrchardsNJ.com

• Antique Emporium
  Point Pleasant 732-892-2222
  This famous landmark building houses more than 125 dealers and has an incredible amount of collectibles and nostalgia

• Shore Antique Center
  Allenhurst 732-531-4466
  This center is made up of 40 dealers. Also known as the “Dealer’s Shop”, this is the place to locate that particular item that you have been searching for.

• Point Pavilion Antique Center
  Point Pleasant (732) 899-6300
  This building plays host to a variety of dealers specializing in many different items. Don’t miss the upstairs section that is easily overlooked!

• Brielle Antiques
  Brielle 732-295-5771
  Houses a wide variety of furniture, pottery, toys, books, sterling, civil war and glassware.

• Carriage House Antique Center
  Manasquan (732) 528-6772
  The Carriage House holds 20 quality dealers, buy and sell. They host objects such as oriental rugs, glass, china, dolls, jewelry, clocks, collectibles and paintings.

• Red Bank Antique Center
  Red Bank 732-842-3393
  Voted the “best all around, not to be missed antique center in New Jersey” by the Star Ledger and “the Best of the Best in 1998 and 1999" by the Asbury Park Press! The oldest antique center in America! The place to discover treasures of another era. Over 150 dealers in every conceivable specialty - furniture, paintings, china, brass, silver, toys, vintage clothing and linens, and much more - offers a world of beauty for your home and your collector's instinct. Allow plenty of time to roam the building. Open daily, 11:00am to 5:00pm; Sun 12:00pm to 5:00pm.

• Other Antique Shops:

Avenue Antiques and Gifts
Point Pleasant

Over the Rainbow/Wally’s Follies
Point Pleasant 732 892-3141

Concepts Auction House
Point Pleasant 732-892-6040

Bluebird Art and Antiques
Point Pleasant 732-899-7550

The Store That Time Forgot
Point Pleasant (732) 714-2545

Gas Light Antiques
Red Bank 732-747-7323

Riverbank Antiques and Interiors
Red Bank 732 842-5400

Tea and Vintage
Red Bank 732-742-6676

Antiques Associates
Red Bank 732-219-0377

Not Your Grandmother's Attic
Red Bank 732-345-8211

• BAPTIST First Baptist Church
  410 9th Avenue, Belmar
  732-681-2315

• EPISCOPAL Holy Trinity Episcopal Church
  301 Monmouth Avenue, Spring Lake
  732-449-5240

• LUTHERAN Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
  Main & Osborn Avenue, Belmar
  732-223-0533
  Services: Sat 5pm, Sun 8:45am & 11:15am, Wed 7am

• METHODIST St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church
  907 4th Avenue, Spring Lake
  732-449-5147
  Services: Sun 9:30am

• PRESBYTERIAN Belmar Presbyterian Church
  9th Avenue & E, Street, Belmar
  732-681-8685
  Services: Sun 10am
  www.BelmarPresbyterian.org

• ROMAN CATHOLIC
  www.StCatherine-stMargaret.com

• St. Catharine’s Parish
  215 Essex Avenue, Spring Lake
  732-449-5765
  Services: Sat 5pm, Sun 8am, 9:30am, 11am, 12:30pm - Mon-Sat 6:45am & 8am

• St. Margaret’s
  Ludlow Avenue, Spring Lake
  (732) 449-5765
  Services: Sat. 4pm, Sun 7am, 8:30am, 10am, and 11:30am
  

• The Stone Pony - Driving distance:15 minutes
  Fairmont Ave.
  732 502 0600
  Since 1974, this club has hosted some of Rock and Asbury Park Roll’s most famous acts. Some events require ticket purchases in advance.
  www.StonePonyOnline.com

• Bar Anticipation - Distance: 10 minutes
  16th Ave. Belmar
  732 681 7422
  Large indoor/outdoor bar and club opened year round. Live entertainment, dancing, and specials. Famous Friday happy hour.
  www.Bar-A.com

• The Parker House - Driving distance: 5 minutes
  Beacon Blvd.Sea Girt
  732 449 0442
  Open seasonally, this restaurant and night club offers live entertainment downstairs and a d.j.
  upstairs. 12am close.
  www.parkerhousenj.com

• Giamano's Cigar and Jazz Lounge - Distance: 15 minutes
  Main St. Bradley Beach
  732 775 4275
  Enjoy dinner and then head upstairs at this Main Street establishment for a cocktail or cigar. Live entertainment some nights.
  www.giamanos.com
  

• Martel'’s Tiki Bar - Distance: 15 minutes
  Boardwalk, Point Pleasant
  732 892 0191
  Enjoy outdoor/indoor entertainment and dancing at this beachfront vacation hot spot. Also perfect to relax during the day.
  www.TikiBar.com

• The Columns - Driving distance: 15 minutes
  601 Ocean Ave. Avon
  732-988-3213
  Beachfront restaurant and bar with a casual atmosphere. Live entertainment as scheduled. www.TheColumns.com

• The Headliner - Driving distance: 10 minutes
  State Hwy 35, Neptune
  732 775 6200
  Open year round, this night club provides live bands, dancing, d.j’s, and drink specials. www.TheHeadliner.com

• Jenkinson’s - Driving distance: 15 minutes
  Pt. Pleasant boardwalk
  732 899 0569
  A popular oceanfront night club with live bands, d.j’s, and dancing, this establishment is sure to entertain. www.Jenkinsons.com

• Edgar’s - Driving distance: 5 minutes
  Sea Girt Ave. Manasquan
  732 449 4114
  Casual pub that hosts live entertainment on the weekend and a full restaurant menu.

• O’Neill’s - Driving distance: 10 minutes
  Main St. Manasquan
  732 528 5666
  Casual pub and sports bar with full restaurant and sushi bar. Play darts or sit back and watch the game.
  www.obgg.org

• Leggett’s - Driving distance: 10 minutes
  Manasquan
  732 223 3951
  A shore favorite featuring live music nightly as well as a great bar and pizza menu.
  www.leggetts.us