Toms River is one of New Jersey's most iconic waterfront communities, receiving national attention for its use as a filming site for major motion pictures and television showcase like Boardwalk Empire, The Amityville Horror, and Jersey Shore.

Family-friendly Toms River is known for its gorgeous coastal beachfront stretches, including charming Ortley Beach, which is staffed with lifeguards throughout the summer months for safe swimming experiences for visitors of all ages.

Cattus Island County Park is home to gorgeous woodland trails, a picturesque butterfly garden, and the Cooper Environmental Center, which offers interactive exhibits and programming. Over 120 specialty retailers are housed at the Ocean County Mall, including brand-name favorites like H&M. Other unique area attractions include the River Lady paddlewheel excursion boat and the insect-focused Insectropolis museum.

See the preserved Allaire Village in Allaire State Park Stroll along the Atlantic City boardwalk Check out the Barnegat Lighthouse State Park Relax on the beach in Cape May Hike or Snowshoe in Cheesequake State Park Enjoy picturesque scenery in Clinton, NJ Go kayaking in Columbia, NJ Learn about the American Revolutionary War in Edgewater Stroll through the Grounds for Sculpture Go shopping in Haddonfield Explore New Jersey's maritime pasts in Highlands Visit Island Beach State Park Go for a walk in Liberty State Park Visit Margate Go hiking in Morristown National Historical Park See historical items at The Paterson Museum Go on a day trip to Point Pleasant Beach Go shopping in Princeton Take a guided tour of Rockingham State Historic Site Have fun on the paddle boat lake in Smithville Relax on the beach in Toms River See an exhibit at Tuckerton Seaport Enjoy the outdoors in Wharton State Forest

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