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1. Great Egg Harbor Bay ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Gateway Playhouse ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Greate Bay Country Club

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4. Fish Tale Charters

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
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5. The Crab Trap

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6. Fitzpatrick’s Deli and Steakhouse

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7. Windjammer Diner, Bar and Grill

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • Question: How did Somers Point, New Jersey, get its name?
    Answer: Somers Point is named after John Somers, one of New Jersey’s original settlers, who established his Somerset Plantation along Great Egg Bay in 1693.
  • Question: What makes Somers Point a popular vacation destination?
    Answer: Somers Point offers visitors everything needed for a sea-side holiday, including fishing, crabbing, and water sports.
  • Question: What outdoor activities are available in Somers Point?
    Answer: Visitors can enjoy hiking, biking, beach water sports, and great golfing.
  • Question: Where can visitors find indoor fitness activities in Somers Point?
    Answer: Indoor fitness activities can be found at the Greate Bay Country Club.
  • Question: Where can visitors go for live entertainment in Somers Point?
    Answer: Visitors can enjoy live entertainment at the Gateway Playhouse or the historic Ocean City Music Pier.

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