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Asbury Park is one of New Jersey's hippest seaside resort towns, known for its role in the 20th century's popular music scene in breaking internationally-renowned acts like Bruce Springsteen.
Today, the city remains a top destination for East Coast music lovers, home to acclaimed venues like the historic Stone Pony. Visitors can stroll along the city's gorgeous boardwalk, which is lined with lively amusement attractions for visitors of all ages and bustling souvenir shops and arcades.
The charming Silverball Museum offers unlimited play on restored 20th-century pinball machines and video games, while the 1920s-era Paramount Theatre draws some of the region's top concerts and theatrical touring performances.
Annual special events include the city's famed Oysterfest, which brings delicious seafood vendors directly to the Jersey Shore.
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