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TAKE HORSEBACK RIDING LESSONS IN CENTRAL NJ
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Central NJ
Birthday Parties
See our Unique Birthday Party Packages! Birthday parties are held at our farm location in Colts Neck NJ year round. We have an indoor heated lounge and indoor arenas to accommodate parties or lessons anytime of year!
Other Attractions Nearby
Pebble Creek Golf Club - Public Course - 3 Miles
SwingTime family fun center -3 miles
Portofino Ristorante 3 Miles - Fine Italian
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Hunter Brook Horse Farm
672 Fort Plains Rd in Howell, NJ
732-364-4949
Hunterbrook Horse Farm offers quality English riding instruction from beginners to advanced riders in Central NJ. We like to start our new riders with a few individual lessons and then bring them, when ready, into groups with other riders in the same skill level. We offer half hour and hour private lessons. We also offer half hour or 45 minute semi-private lessons. Group lessons (3-5 riders per group) are available in 45 minute and hour increments. We provide safety approved riding helmets. Gift certificates for lessons are availble year round. Lighted indoor and outdoor arena. Open year round! Please call 732-364-4949 for more information.
We offer: Camps and Riding Programs, lessons, Horse Boarding & Birthday parties
At Hunter Brook Horse farm - "We do all the work and you have all the fun!"
Where is Hunter Brook Farmlocated?
Hunter Brook farm is located in beautiful Monmouth County less than an hour from Manhattan! The farm is located in Howell Neck NJ. See Map and get directions
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MAKE YOUR OWN WINE IN CENTRAL NJ
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Grape Expectations - Make your own Wine
25E Kearney St. Bridgewater, NJ
732-764-WINE (9463)
Come and create quality table wines, using some of the finest California grapes in the world, right here in Bridgewater New Jersey.
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Learn how to destem & crush the Grapes, then Press the Grapes
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Then you will learn how to rack your wine and Barrel the Wine
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Lastly you will bottle the Wine and Create your very own Label!
A really great Romantic Date Idea for the two of you - Where you make the wine!

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HAVE A DAY SPA COME TO YOUR NJ LOCATION!
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The most romantic Date Idea in all of NJ!
The Pampered Spirit creates a unique spa experience in the comfort and privacy of your home, office, hotel or corporate venue. The at-home spa experience not only reduces physical stress but eliminates the environmental stress of having to drive home afterwards. We strive to achieve total relaxation for each client by pampering the mind, body and spirit, alone or with friends and loved ones in an intimate setting. The Pampered Spirit offers a full service spa menu along with unique packages such as Dinner and Massage and Spa Parties for any occasion.
Please call 1-877-446-7721 or visit our website for more information.
We serve all of NJ and we come to your location!
Mention FunNewJersey.com to get a 10% discount on any one service!
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CUSTOM HORSE DRAWN CARRIAGE OR WAGON RIDES IN NJ
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KV Carriage LLC
Hackettstown, NJ
908-852-4812
There's no better quality time spent than with family and friends
We are a NJ based company created and founded by owners and operators Kathy and Vito Sperduto. All of our driving horses are good natured, well -mannered Percheron draft horses. Each gentle giant is experienced at on and off road driving, and with the hustle and bustle of large crowds. Whether it's your location or ours, we can supply horse drawn carriage/wagon rides for any occasion; family reunions, birthdays, anniversaries, company picnics, street fairs or simply just because!
If it's an attraction you need for your next event, or you just need a day in the country, there is nothing like a horse or two to lift your spirits and bring smiles to everyone's faces. Bring food and drink, and have a picnic on wheels! Let us make your special day or any day, a memorable one! Gift certificates are also available.
Serving all of New Jersey and surrounding areas
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THE COOLEST OUTDOOR ADVENTURE IN NJ
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Delaware River Tubing
2998 Daniel Bray Hwy (Rt. 29) Frenchtown NJ 08825
1-866-Wet-Tube I 908-996-5386
Conveniently Located in Central NJ on the Delaware River (Closest tubing to NY & PA)
Enjoy a scenic 2 to 4 hour tubing, rafting, kayaking, or canoeing trip on the Delaware River! Each rental includes an exclusive FREE BBQ meal at "The Famous River Hot Dog Man," halfway on your river adventure next to a private island with picnic tables in the water! The 4 hour river adventure (including lunch) - starts at an unbelievable $19.62 per person on weekdays!
A great way to spend the day with the kids or relax with a loved one. You can stop and explore the small islands and sun bathe. We took our time and spent six hours when we did the Delaware River tubing adventure! This is the most reasonably priced one day adventure that we have found in all of New Jersey. Visit their website for more information and reservation information or call them directly at 908-996-5386.
Kayak and Canoe on the Delaware!
Delaware River Tubing now offers Kayaking and Canoeing on the Delaware, along with a new river supply store for all the must have essentials. Delaware River Tubing offers special group rates to camps, scouts, churches, and corporate outings for groups with 18 or more participants. Fundraisers and birthday parties available (One great memory, but a gift for all). Get Directions to Delaware River Tubing.
A fun outdoor adventure for the whole family in NJ!
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EXOTIC DANCE CLASSES & POLE DANCING PARTIES IN NJ
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Exotic Dance Workshops
Central NJ
973-886-6171

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"We bring the pole, music, lights & sexy props to you."
Pole Dancing Parties are perfect for bachelorette parties, birthdays, girlie get togethers or the start of any big night out! Our parties are a fun event and youʼre guaranteed to giggle and have a wonderful time learning new tricks! You will definitely have the time of your life and a day to remember!
All you need is 8-10ft ceiling and the ladies!
In the pole dancing party you will be taught how to spin, learning some stunning tricks and moves on the pole, floor work and if you want to learn a striptease and lap-dance we will throw this in for you at no additional charge. So you will learn many sexy moves to use at home with or without a pole! The parties are suitable for every shape and age.
Recently featured in:
Glamour, Nightline, The Colbert Report, The NY Times, CBS News, Yuppie Journal, Ballet News, The Chicago Tribune and many others....
Serving NJ, NY and PA. Call us at 973 886-6171
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Lakota Wolf Preserve
See Real wild wolves, wolf pups, bobcats and Foxes all in their natural habitat at the Lakota Wolf Preserve in Columbia New Jersey. And see them up close. This is Truly an experience of a lifetime. Photographers can make reservations and get a private session to get within 3 feet of the wolves. They customize your trip to your desires and try to work you in on the best day to take some great pictures. First Come, First Serve! You need not be professional.

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A COOL INDOOR PLAY PLACE IN NORTHERN NJ
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Northern NJ
Camp Iliff - 2 great locations!
280 Spring Street, Newton, NJ 07860
301 Mt. Hope Avenue, Rockaway Mall, Rockaway, NJ 07866
973-383-7231
A Cool Walk in Play place in Northern NJ
Camp Iliff would like to invite you to come play with us! Your children will go tubular in our 5 story indoor playground. They will be dizzy with our mini roller rink, achieve great heights on our rock climbing wall, bounce themselves silly in our bounce house and kick back and catch up on all the latest cartoons in our mini theater. Camp Iliff is filled with fun and exciting activities for the whole family! Mom and Dad can sit back and relax in our snack area, while the kids play, play, play! Feel free to come when we open and leave when we close! Just pay, play and stay!
Call for Daily Open Play Hours - 973-383-7231 - or check us out online at www.campiliff.com.
Birthday Party Fun!
If our Fun Center sounds like a blast, imagine having your child's birthday party at Camp Iliff! With 3 different party options that include private party rooms, you are sure to find the perfect party package that fits your needs. Sit back and let the Camp Iliff staff take care of everything so you can enjoy the day with your family and friends. Party packages start at just $150. Full color invitations, party host, paper products, decorations, pizza and drinks are included with each package. Other packages which include added options are available as well. We are committed to making your child's birthday party a memorable event that will bring a smile to their face all day long.
Call for a Camp Iliff Birthday Party Specialist - 973-383-7231 - or check us out online at www.campiliff.com!
To find Camp Iliff on Facebook, click here!
2 great locations - Both are availabe for Birthday parties or Walk in Open Play!
Camp Iliff of Newton - 280 Spring Street, Newton, NJ - 973-383-7231
Camp Iliff of Rockaway - 301 Mt. Hope Avenue, Rockaway Mall, NJ - 973-383-7231
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WARREN COUNTY FARMERS' FAIR
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The Warren County Farmers?Fair and Hot Air Balloon Festival
County Rt. 519 (3 miles north of Phillipsburg NJ) - Map
908-454-3431
July 31st 2011 through August 6th 2011
The Fair provides families with affordable admission, quality food at a reasonable price. Make some noise with an antique tractor parade, carnival rides or nightly action in the Main Arena, including demolition derbies and Mud Bog. In addition to a true county fair, the event hosts a Hot Air Balloon Festival. Each evening witness a bevy of hot air balloons rise from green grass to blue sky in a mass hot air balloon launch.
Many cool things to do!
Other highlights of the Fair include a traditional arts expo, 4-H & FFA exhibits and competitions and the Kids' Corral where children can enjoy making a variety of crafts, enjoy a clown show, join in some contests for prizes and more, all free of charge.
Visit the Hot air Ballon Festival website
Vist the Warren County Farmers' Fair website
Held annually from Sunday to Saturday, the week of August 1.
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COOL SIGHTSEEING CRUISES IN IN NJ
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Last Fling Pumpkin Sling
Intersection of Millbrook Road and Montana Road.
Harmony Township, NJ 08865
908-283-0721
Northern NJ
Sponsored by the Highlands Tourism Partnership, the Last Fling Pumpkin Sling invites students in junior high, high school or involved in civic groups to build a catapult or trebuchet that can sling a pumpkin. The project is a collaboration of brain and brawn with students working together as a team. The teams will come together to compete on October 22 & 23, 2011 in Warren County, NJ. Area maps will be available so those that are visiting the event can also enjoy the beautiful fall foliage and explore the nearby historic towns, local winery and NJ Audubon birding and wildlife trails. The field of play is a little off the beaten path so be sure to consult the website for detailed directions.
Located at the intersection of Millbrook Road and Montana Road. Harmony Township, NJ 08865 - See detailed directions.
View the Pumpkin Sling Website.
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DRIVE A REAL RACE CAR IN CENTRAL NJ
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Billy Pauch racing school
Frenchtown, New Jersey
Did You ever have the urge to drive a dirt track race car? What would it feel like? Just want to try it once? Drive a class Sprint car or bring your own. Billy himself takes each student around the track giving him the opportunity to show the fast line around the track as well as the proper hand and foot control. Then each student takes laps around the track under the watchful eye of Billy Pauch. Click on the link above for schedule and prices. You can even bring 2 guests along for the ride!
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GO ON A REAL GHOST TOUR IN NJ!
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Go on a haunted ghost tour of Cape May
Fun Ghost tour in Cape May NJ.
Elaine's Ghost Tours of Cape May
Join us for a "spirited" journey through the Victorian Streets of Cape May!
Ghost tours of Ocean City
Fun in the sun turns into fear in the dark after hearing these haunting tales!
Ghost Tour of Philadelphia
Is Ben Franklin still roaming the streets of his "City of Brotherly Love"? Also see Haunted Trolly Tour!

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RENT A BOAT AND GO CRABBING AND FISHING IN SOUTHERN NJ
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Southern NJ
Other Attractions Nearby
Wheaton Arts Museum - 10 Miles
Cohanzick Zoo -11 miles
Bull on the Barn seafood restaurant in town
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SunDog Marina
91 Newport Landing Rd, Newport, NJ, 1-856-447-3992
The Nantuxent Creek at SunDog Marina offers some of the best crabbing in New Jersey, along with great striper and perch fishing starting in the spring. We have all day and half day rental boats in different sizes to accommodate your party and all of our boats are fitted with new Yamaha 4 stroke or Evinrude outboards. With a fully stocked bait and tackle shop and a restaurant on the premise you can call ahead and reserve a complete package with all your crabbing supplies and a box lunch for up to four people starting at just $75.00.
Where is SunDog Marina located?
SunDog Marina is located on the Nantuxent Creek, just minutes from the Delaware Bay in Cumberland County, New Jersey. See Map and get directions
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FUN THEATER IN NORTHERN NJ
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The Company
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The Company
Hackensack Cultural Arts Center, 39 Broadway, Hackensack NJ
The Company Theatre Group (THE COMPANY), founded in 2007, is a professional, non-profit, theatre company resident in Hackensack, NJ.
THE COMPANY strives to bring NYC style theatre to NJ. We have a core of local, professional actors and draw on the NYC professional acting community to fill out our performances.
Our mission is to present authentic, human behavior in both contemporary and classic plays. We frequently support new playwrights through free staged readings and annual one-act festivals. And, for our main stage productions, we give free tickets to seniors for select performances.
You can order Tickets online HERE.
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SCUBA DIVE SHIP WRECKS IN NJ
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Scuba dive with the Atlantic Divers!
Dive deep off of the NJ shoreline and explore some of the 2000+ shipwrecks

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TOUCH AND SEE READ DEAD BODIES
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Bodies the Exhibition
11 Fulton Street 2nd Fl. NY, NY 10038 Tix: 888-926-3437
This striking new exhibit showcases real human bodies, giving visitors the opportunity to see themselves in a fascinating way like never before. Both captivating and edifying, Bodies unveils the many complex systems of organs and tissues that drive every aspect of our daily lives and unite us all as humans. A must-see spectacular located at The Exhibition Centre at the South Street Seaport, 11 Fulton Street 2nd Fl. New York, NY 10038 Tickets: 888-926-3437. Also showing at the Trump Taj Mahal in Atlantic City for a limited time.

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A MURDER MYSTERY WEEKEND IN PA
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 Harry Packer Mansion Murder Mystery, Jim Thorpe PA
The little Victorian village of Jim Thorpe, PA is a scenic paradise nestled between three mountains in northeastern Pennsylvania. An oasis of history perfectly preserved, the architecture of the Village is purely Victorian. Perched high atop Packer Hill, the Harry Packer Mansion sits like a sentinel overlooking the town. Harry Packer Mansion offers the mystery each weekend for up to 12 couples. Come test your mettle and match wits in an exclusive mystery of the Victorian era, an age when the sleuth was king! A very romantic weekend getaway. To confirm a reservation at the Mansion, please call 570-325-8566.
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SEE COOL LASER LIGHT SHOWS IN NJ
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NJACE The Planetarium
Raritan Valley Community College North Branch, NJ
(College is situated on the north side of Route 28)
Discover a world of wonder and excitement when you journey into The Planetarium at RVCC. Travel through time and space... see the wonders of the universe from exploding stars to mysterious black holes. Explore the outer limits of the Milky Way and learn more about our Solar System from its beginning to the present day. See upcoming public shows here. |

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Dinner Theater
Hampton Hills playhouse - Hampton NJ
New jerseys premier dinner theater, Experience the finest in dining and the magic of live theatre all under one roof! Nestled on an eighty acre country estate in New Jersey's beautiful Skylands region. |
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VISIT A REAL COAL MINE IN NJ
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Sterling Hill Mining Museum
Ogdensburg NJ
Visit a world famous underground zinc mine in In Ogdensburg (northwestern) New Jersey - open for tours to all. Kids under 6 not recommended. Sterling Hill is one of two mines that make up one of the most renowned mining districts in the world. Who would think that the mineral deposits at the Sterling Mine and its sister mine in nearby Franklin would be one of the great geological mysteries known to earth science today? And they exist in the Skylands of New Jersey, just an hour from midtown New York.

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VISIT A REAL COAL MINE IN PA
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Pioneer Tunnel Coal mine tour
Ashland Pa (About 2 1/2 hours from central NJ)
Tour a real Anthracite Coal Mine and take a ride on an Old-fashioned narrow gauge Steam Train. The Pioneer Tunnel Coal Mine is located in Ashland PA. The town of Ashland lies in the anthracite coal region of eastern Pennsylvania. It is worth the drive to see this fine attraction. There are many mines in the area. Visitors ride into the Tunnel on mine cars rebuilt to carry passengers. Stroll through the Playground and Park, and check out our Outdoor Mining Displays. The Henry Clay Steam Train ride takes you on a scenic three-quarter mile ride around the side of Mahanoy Mountain to show you another kind of mining called strip mining. Click on the link above for more info. An awesome Family Day Trip filled with rich history.

Canal Boat Ride
Easton PA (About 1/2 hour from Central NJ)
Take an old fashioned a ride on a mule drawn canal boat operating on the restored section 8 of the Lehigh Canal. As you enjoy the leisurely ride, listen to a costumed interpreter take you back in time. The rides last 40-45 minutes. Please call (610) 515-8000 for reservations. MAY THROUGH SEPTEMBER ONLY

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TAKE A PONTOON BOAT RIDE IN NJ
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Pontoon Boat Ride
New Jersey Meadowlands
Two-hour narrated cruises through the wetlands. Learn about the wetlands history and Early Agriculture in the area. See The Oradell Dam and its Effect on the Lower River and much much more.
Suggested minimum donation is $15 per person. Pre-registration is required. To register or for more information, please call 201-460-4640. Special group cruises are also available. Click here for more information.

Farmers Sportsmans Club
Ellis Road, Milford NJ (908) 996- 4862
Trapshooting is open to the public every Friday Night from February through December at the Farmers Sportsman club from 7pm to 10pm. You do not a license or any experience to go trapshooting at the Farmers Sportsman Club but you do need a rifle. The Clubhouse is open for a light dinner at 7:00pm. Just bring ear muffs or ear plugs and any type of clear safety goggles. The cost is $8 for 50 birds and $5 for a box of shells. Call (908) 996-4862 or Click Here to view their website.
Red Wing Sporting Clays
Port Republic, NJ (609) 652-1939 or (609) 859-2631
Open to the public Saturday and Sunday 9AM - 3PM. You do not need a license and you can rent a shotgun. $15 for 50 rounds.

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GO HORSEBACK RIDING IN THE WILD
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Triple W Riding Stable
Honesdale, PA, 570-226-2620
THIS IS NOT FOLLOW THE LEADER Horseback riding. You actually get to ride and maneuver your horse anywhere through the 200 acre mountain top setting with trails through woods, past lakes and in streams. They also have a dude ranch and horseback camping trips! If you've been looking for an awesome adventure getaway then here it is located just a few hours from NJ in the beautiful Pocono mountains.

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25 COOL THINGS TO DO IN NJ AND BEYOND
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Need new Ideas of Things to do in NJ? Check out these cool NJ Ideas
Go Bobsledding in the Adirondacks
Visit a Prison at the Prison Museum
Try your hand at Diving and nautical adventures
Go in a real flight simulator at Solberg Airport
Go Rafting in PA Pocono Whitewater rafting
Learn how to Scuba Dive in 6 lessons
Visit an alleged Haunted Mansion
Take the kids a on Ferry ride
Hike and picnic in Palisades Interstate Park
Take the Kids to a Pig Farm this weekend
Find Tickets to many NJ area events
Stay in a beautiful B&B in Ocean County
Take Surfing lessons in Ocean City
Go Fishing and Hiking at Swartswood Lake
Check out Rutgers Museums and Galleries
Go to Sailing School in Greenwood Lake
See a Play at the Paper Mill Theatre
Spend the day at Branch Brook Park
Visit The Ship Inn -the very first brew pub in NJ
Go shopping at the famous Jackson Outlets
Take a 1950's Doo Wop Trolley Tour Wildwood
Walk on cobblestone Paths at Historic Smithville village
Take a Historic Cape May Horse and Carriage ride
Take a Walking tour of New York
Visit The Morven Museum in Princeton
Visit a Auto Race Track in New Jersey
Visit Horse Race Track in New Jersey

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BREW YOUR OWN BEER OR WINE IN NJ
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The Brewers Apprentice - Freehold NJ
179 South Street Freehold NJ 732-863-9411
That's right, you can brew your very own beer or wine, at this fabulous brewing house in Freehold NJ. Brewers Apprentice Offers you an easy and fun way to create your own beer, wine, cider, or mead since 1996! The Brewer's Apprentice, Inc. is a "Brew-on-Premises" business, or "BOP". How it works is simple: they provide you with a place to create either seventy-two 22-oz. bottles of your own hand-crafted beer or Mead, twenty nine 22oz. bottles of your own cider, or twenty six 750 ml. bottles of your favorite wine! (They also offer 375ml wine bottles - great for giving as gifts as well. Click on the link above to visit their website for more information.

Blue Star Jets
For a special romantic trip that you will never forget. Call Blue Star Jets today at 1-866-JETTIME and allow their team of aviation experts to custom tailor the perfect program for your business or personal needs, right down to the gourmet meals and ground transportation you would expect when flying on a private jet. We checked a price to fly from Ocean City to Atlantic city one way. The price was around $850.00 for a couple. But just imagine how romantic it would be to bring your special someone on a private flight with champagne and a gourmet meal. This would be a trip that you would both never forget. You can get a plane any time to go anywhere. Just click on the link above to get a quote and check out their Website.

GO TO A DRIVE-IN MOVIE 
WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU WENT TO A DRIVE IN MOVIE?
A VERY ROMANTIC DATE IDEA
Delsea Drive-In Movie Theater NJ
Vineland NJ
We found a Drive in Movie theatre in New Jersey. New Jerseys only Drive- in. There screen is over 100 feet wide and one of the largest in North America. Always a double feature for only $6 adults $3 kids
Warwick Drive-In Theater
Only 1 hour from Central Jersey
Located just 6 miles east of Vernon NJ The Warwick Drive-In is very easy to get to. They feature a park-like, grassy setting on 11 acres of farmland, first-run movies, home-cooked food and multiple screens for a bigger choice of features. Bring your friend and neck like old times. Or bring the kids, they will love it!
Shankweilers
1 and 1/2 hours from Central Jersey
Shankweilers is Americas oldest Drive but it has the The latest in cinema sound reproduction capable of providing awesome surround sound effects
Becky's Drive-In
Only 1 hour from Central Jersey
Listen in Fm stereo connected to your radio. Rent their Boom boxes or bring your own for awesome surround sound which can be received and enjoyed on your car or portable radio.
Fair Oaks Drive-In Theatre
Only about 1 hour from North Jersey
Route 17M Middletown NY (845) 361-5774

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