Posts in “Visiting New Jersey”

APPETITE: A Gastronomic Experience

  August 18, 2013  //  Destination Guides, Visiting New Jersey

Calling all curious epicureans!  Count Basie Theater in Red Bank, New Jersey is hosting APPETITE: A Gastronomic Experience. From September 5th through the 7th, welcome celebrity chefs to the center stage, eat delicious delicacies and learn new skills in food prep! Celebrity chefs Ina Garten, Anne Burell, and Joe Bastianich with special guest, Victor Rallo,…

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Craft Studios for Kids

  August 16, 2013  //  Craft Studios for Kids, Kids, New York City, Visiting New Jersey

Sparking a child’s creativity is priceless, and so are their cherished creations!  If your art supplies are limited, here are a few craft studios for kids that are sure to nurture their artistic exploration. A Time to Kiln Although sculpting isn’t an option, kids and adults alike can paint their ceramic pieces and get them…

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Birdwatching at Sandy Hook

  August 14, 2013  //  Destination Guides, Visiting New Jersey

Birdwatching at Sandy Hook Few people associate the New York metropolitan area with wildlife or birdwatching, but in actuality, New Yorkers are only a 30-minute boat ride away from urban ornithological nirvana.  Sandy Hook is an excellent year-round birding location.  In fact, in summer approximately 70 species breed on Sandy Hook, including federally endangered Piping…

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The Red Bank Food and Wine Walk

  August 12, 2013  //  Destination Guides, Visiting New Jersey

Are you looking for something delicious to do from 2:00pm to 6:00pm on the third Sunday of every month until October?  Sounds oddly specific, right?  Well that’s because every third Sunday of the month from now until October Red Bank is hosting their Food and Wine walk! Imagine a unique date night in the picturesque…

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Waves of Color in Atlantic Highlands

  August 9, 2013  //  Destination Guides, Visiting New Jersey

If you’ve strolled through the Borough of Atlantic Highlands you have probably seen the procession of yellow flags lining the street. While it can definitely serve as a cheerful entry to new guests and a beautiful way to spruce up the street for summer, what was the initial reason for putting up these flags? The…

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Crossing Borders Festival in Red Bank

  August 3, 2013  //  Destination Guides, Visiting New Jersey

From August 15 through 18 enjoy the stylings of up-and-coming Latino writers in the lively town of Red Bank. The Crossing Borders Festival, hosted by Two River Theater Company, is now in its third year, and continues to bring great new talent to the forefront. Each play is written and created with the essence of…

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The History of Fort Hancock

  July 17, 2013  //  Destination Guides, Sea Talk, Visiting New Jersey

The History of Fort Hancock Positioned on the far reaches of the Sandy Hook peninsula, Fort Hancock was built in 1899, and helped protect our coast until 1974.  It was used both for navigation and defense. When the fort was built, it included the most advanced weaponry of its time, including the nation’s first steam-lift…

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