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 TAKE HORSEBACK RIDING LESSONS IN CENTRAL NJ


SunDog marina Newport NJ crabbing and boating
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

Tumblety Howell Art Gallery -5 miles

Portofino Ristorante 3 Miles -Fine Italian

Hunter Brook Horse Farm
80 Obre Road, Colts Neck, NJ, 732-544-4949 
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 732-544-4949 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 Farm located?
Hunter Brook farm is located in beautiful Monmouth County less than an hour from Manhattan! The farm is located in Colts Neck NJ.
See Map and get directions

 




 MAKE YOUR OWN WINE IN CENTRAL NJ


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.

  • Learn how to destem & crush the Grapes, then Press the Grapes
  • Then you will learn how to rack your wine and Barrel the Wine 
  • 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!





 TRY A TRULY UNIQUE CHOCOLATE LOUNGE IN CENTRAL NJ


Central NJ
Recommended!

Try it and you're stunned. This is chocolate as you've never had it; chocolate with so much spirit that it seems also to have soul.
Teresa Politano, The Star-Ledger NJ

Donna Toscana® Artisan
Chocolates & Lounge
 
19 Eastman Street, Cranford, NJ
908-272-4380
 

You are cordially invited to the
Donna Toscana Artisan Chocolate
Lounge in Cranford, NJ.
 


Master Chocolatier, Diane Pinder, offers her Tuscan Style chocolates and truffles, chocolate fondues, specialty baked goods, gelato, hot and frozen chocolate drinks, and gourmet coffee by Chef Craig Shelton, 4 time winner of the James Beard Award. Diane’s chocolates have appeared at the Chocolate Show NY, on the NBC TODAY show, the Style Network Whose Wedding is it Anyway?, and New Jersey Monthly magazine.


ANNUAL SHEARING FESTIVAL - MAY 2 2009


Valley Shepard Creamery  
Located in Northern New Jersey
Valley Shepherd Creamery, 50 Fairmount Road, Long Valley, NJ 908-876-3200

ANNUAL SHEARING FESTIVAL
The largest shearing festival in the east.  Close to 500 ewes need shearing at Valley shepherd and this real working farm event will take place on May 2nd from 10am to 5pm.

To add to the day, lots of cheese, a story teller, musician, craftspeople, pig roaster, gelato maker, and others will spend the day at the farm. Free parking and shuttle buses to farm.  Full details and advance tickets ($10/adult, $6/child) here http://valleyshepherd.com/cheese/index.htm

Valley Shepherd Creamery, 50 Fairmount Road, Long Valley, NJ 07853  908-876-3200

 DRIVE A REAL RACE CAR IN CENTRAL NJ

Billy Pauch Racing school NJ

 

 

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!





 GO SKYDIVING ON NEARBY LONG ISLAND


Long Island Skydiving Center
Tandem Skydive at Long Island skydiving central in East Moriches and experience the excitement of freefall at 120 miles per hour followed by a scenic parachute ride overlooking the Atlantic coastline, Hampton Beaches, and Fire Island! We specialize in first time jumpers. Only 60 miles east of NYC with easy road and rail access. Reservations are recommended - group discounts may apply. Video, DVD, and Photos available. For more information please call 631-235-9968 or Click here.

Come experience the excitement of freefall at 120 miles per hour! 




EXOTIC DANCE CLASSES & POLE DANCING PARTIES IN NJ


Exotic Dance Workshops
Central NJ
973-886-6171






"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




SEE REAL WOLVES IN NJ



 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.


 

JOIN A UNIQUE PRIVATE CIGAR CLUB IN NJ



The Nation's oldest private cigar club  - Northern NJ

The Metropolitan Society  
1275 Bloomfield Ave, Building 8, Suite 62, Fairfield, NJ
973-287-3540
Come join NJ's oldest private cigar club" conveniently located in Fairfield, New Jersey, a private club, a sanctuary, where people craving the satisfaction and pleasure of a fine cigar can meet in a hassle-free environment. Relax, take refuge, and make some friends at The Metropolitan Society, a very special place. Call 973-287-3540.
      

  Highly Recommended by FunNewJersey.com!

 


GO ON A REAL GHOST TOUR IN NJ!


Go on a haunted ghost tour of Cape May
This is the real deal. No folklore No fantasy. It may haunt you the rest of your life!

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!




 RENT A BOAT AND GO CRABBING AND FISHING IN SOUTHERN NJ

SunDog marina Newport NJ crabbing and boating
Southern NJ

Other Attractions Nearby

Wheaton Arts Museum - 10 Miles

Cohanzick Zoo -11 miles

Bull on the Barn seafood restaurant in town

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

 




DINNER/CHILDREN’S THEATER IN NJ



Park Players

We’re The One That YOU Want - The 11 o’clock song, pink ladies, T-birds, happy orphans, tap dancing nuns, elderberry wine, the candlestick in the library, Oklahoma, Into the Woods, Cinderella, Arsenic & Old lace these are some of the classical musicals & plays, the Park Players of Hudson & Bergen County perform in a black box or a dinner venue. Visit their web-site Park Players to be added to their mailing list for up & coming  productions & auditions. Plan your next group celebration or fundraiser with the Park Players by calling 201-941-6030.



SCUBA DIVE SHIP WRECKS IN NJ



Scuba dive with the Atlantic Divers!
Dive deep off of the NJ shoreline and explore some of the 2000+ shipwrecks 




TOUCH AND SEE REAL DEAD BODIES


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.




A MURDER MYSTERY WEEKEND GETAWAY IN PA



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.

 


SEE COOL LASER LIGHT SHOWS IN NJ



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

 



 

NJ DINNER THEATRE

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.




VISIT A REAL COAL MINE IN NJ

 

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.





VISIT A REAL COAL MINE IN PA




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.





VISIT ANOTHER COAL MINE IN PA



Lackawanna Coal mine tour
Scranton PA
About 2 hours from Central Jersey

Explore 300 feet beneath the earth. Meet a miner in the winding caverns while traveling down through three different veins of hard coal. Learn about life and hard coal times in the Shifting Shanty. See photo-mural exhibits, mining tools, artifacts and video presentations. Enjoy a day of recreation at the 200 Acre McDade Park which is adjacent to the coal mine. Complete picnic and swimming facilities as well as sports fields.

 




TAKE A CANAL BOAT RIDE


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





TAKE A PONTOON RIDE


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.



 

GO TRAPSHOOTING

 

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.



 

GO HORSEBACK RIDING IN THE WILD



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.




25 COOL THINGS TO DO IN NJ AND BEYOND

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 l
essons 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




BREW YOUR OWN BEER OR WINE



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.


 

RENT A PRIVATE JET

 

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.



DRIVE IN MOVIE THEATERS


 

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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