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SPRING LAKE,
NEW JERSEY –
WEEKEND GETAWAY
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For more than 100 years,
Spring Lake has been known as a unique resort area on the Jersey Shore. It is named
for the numerous fountains of crystal clear water which bubble up from underground
springs . Spring Lake has the longest non-commercial boardwalk in New Jersey and
has two miles of beautiful beach.
 Known
for its unhurried atmosphere and gracious living, Spring Lake is ideal for a family
vacation or a romantic getaway. There are plenty of activities for everyone.
Stroll through the park, walk across the bridges of beautiful Spring Lake and enjoy
Third Avenue, its quaint main street. The town boasts more than 60 specialty shops
and boutiques. Explore the town and boardwalk on a bike or relax on the beach.
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THINGS
TO DO
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 Adjust to the slower pace
of sleepy Spring Lake and you’ll be fine. Spring Lake is extremely walkable.
Exploring the town by bike is even better. From the train station, take a right
on Warren to get to the shore.
Spring Lake is known for its beautiful bed and breakfasts, and its beach. Most of
the bed and breakfasts provide beach chairs and towels and some of them even provide
bikes for your use.
After your hearty breakfast, relax on the beach and boardwalk, take a romantic stroll
around the lake or play a round of tennis in the park.
The town’s main street, Third Avenue, is lined with quaint shops and cafes.
You’ll feel as if you have just entered Mayberry. Stop in at Tinkerbell's
Toys & Treasures, Veronica's Gifts & Crafts and the Pink Pony.
Fashion a new wardrobe at Karen's Boutique, Camel’s Eye, Village
Tweed, and Skuby & Co.
See full list of activities and businesses
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LODGING
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There are tons of bed and breakfasts to choose
from in Spring Lake, both by the ocean and in town.
We recommend The Chateau Inn (starting at $89/night) as it is within view
of the train station. Owner Scott Smith, offers a wonderful buffet
breakfast and provides bikes for the use of his guests (pictured left).
Ashling Cottage
is wonderfully convenient to other sites in town of interest to visitors. In addition
to its convenience to the ocean and boardwalk, this historic Inn is also half a
block from the lake, two blocks to the shopping village and a five-minute walk to
some of the best restaurants in the area.
Just
one block off the ocean, the Normandy Inn will not only
meet you at the train or bus station, they'll provide complimentary
bikes for use during your stay. We also recommend The
White Lilac Inn, four blocks
off the beach and fronting Wreck Pond with over one hundred
and eighty total feet of veranda. The lakefront ocean-view Hewitt
Wellington Inn also offers extremely comfortable and well
appointed rooms as does the Ocean House. You might also
try Evergreen Inn Bed & Breakfast.
Just two miles north of Spring Lake in Avon-by-the-Sea,
try Avon Manor Inn
and Cottage Rentals.
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DINING
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Locals recommend Who’s on Third,
Sister’s Cafe or the Spring Lake Pizzeria for casual dining on Third
Avenue.
For finer dining try the Old Mill Inn, the Grand Victorian. Be sure
to make reservations.
See full list of dining
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NIGHTLIFE
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Spring Lake is all about romance so there isn’t
much nightlife to choose from. Your best bet for entertainment is the Spring Lake
Theatre Company. Call ahead for their schedule. For the pub scene, you’ll
have to take a taxi to nearby Belmar or Sea Girt.
Some of the B&B’s have VCR’s in the room, however there is no video
store in town, so you’ll have to bring your own.
See full list of nightlife
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TRANSPORTATION
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Train
Take a NJ Transit train from Penn Station
to Long Branch. At Long Branch, walk across the platform and transfer to the local
train to Spring Lake. Bring your bike on board for no charge. No permit is needed,
just make sure you have 2 tie downs and you board between 9 am and 4 pm or 7 pm
and 5 am on weekdays. Weekends, board anytime. Travel time is 2-1/2 hours.
Be sure to check with NJ Transit to confirm DIRECT train times going and
coming back. Call
NJ Transit to confirm schedule (973) 762-5100.
Note: Some of the trains to Spring Lake (especially mid-day) have an hour layover
in Long Branch. If you get stuck on one, stop in for lunch at the Casey Jones Restaurant
directly across from the station in Long Branch. We recommend the chef salad
and the soft-shell crab. There is also a 24-hour market next door in case you need
a Slurpee while you wait.
Car
Garden State parkway to Exit 98. Route 34 south to the first traffic circle. Proceed
3/4 around to Route 524 East to the ocean. Travel time is 2 hours.
See full list of transportation
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LINKS
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New Jersey Tourism
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MAP
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For a detailed map of Spring Lake, please click here.
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