Things To Do In Asbury Park NJ

If there’s one town at the Jersey Shore that boasts gorgeous scenery and history, it’s got to be Asbury Park. This Monmouth County city has gone through plenty of ups and downs during its history, and is now going through a revitalization. There are new hotels and restaurants to see, not to mention plenty of shops and good old sites that you’ll want to visit.

Shopping is certainly in order here—and a day of shopping is ideal. Visit Cookman Avenue’s Allan & Suzi, which offers new and vintage designer clothing and accessories. Clothing from Allan & Suzi have appeared in numerous movies and have been purchased by many of the world’s biggest stars.

Walking along the mile-long Asbury Park Boardwalk is a fun trip. Once known as the “Crown Jewel” of the Jersey Shore or the “Shore’s Foremost Year-Round Resort,” it’s awe-inspiring to witness all of the changes this Jersey Shore town has undergone.

Get a little bit of the town’s history in your trip by visiting he restored Paramount Theatre, Convention Hall, The Stone Pony, the new Casino Rotunda, the renovation of the The Berkeley Hotel, and The Empress Hotel. These staples of the town are all experiencing comebacks and the history runs rich here.

Spook up your trip with a visit to Paranormal Books and Curiosities along Cookman Avenue. They run Asbury Park in the Dark Tours, and also feature plenty of paranormal-related products and events. There are even classes on becoming a ghost hunter. This specialty store is certainly worth a stop and attracts plenty of crowds to Asbury Park.

Get artsy and visit the many art galleries in the city. Stop by Sulli Studios, which presents the work of artist Kelly Sullivan. Visit the studio in the historic Asbury Park Press Building on Mattison Avenue. The Larkspur Gallery, located on Cookman Avenue at the Antique Emporium of Asbury, showcases painting, sculpture and works on paper.

As this Jersey Shore city experiences a rebirth, a trip here will certainly give you a perspective on the Jersey Shore’s history and excite you about the revitalization here.