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1. Cattus Island County Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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2. Insectropolis, the Bugseum of New Jersey ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Toms River Brewing

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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4. Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
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5. Ocean County Historical Museum

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
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6. Ocean County Mall

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7. Exit 82 Theatre Company

Category: Entertainment Near Me
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8. Shogun Legacy

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9. Solve the Room

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10. Playdrome Lanes

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11. Bury The Hatchet

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12. East Coast Escape Room

Category: Entertainment Near Me
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13. The Robert J. Novins Planetarium

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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14. Tardi's Ristorante Italiano

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

The vibrant waterfront town of Toms River, New Jersey is home to a wide array of different things to do for both visitors and local residents alike, including outdoor recreation, shops, entertainment, arts, and kid-friendly activities. The Cattus Island County Park provides wooded trails for exploration and an environmental center, the Ocean County Mall offers plenty of shopping opportunities, and for people who like something out of the ordinary, Toms River also contains the Insectropolis. There are also a number of great restaurants in town as well.

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