Greetings fun seekers! We hope you’re having a fantastic time, and that your summer getaways are super! It’s the season for the beach, the ocean, the sun (be sure to use plenty of sunscreen) and all those great outdoor activities.  If we had time we’d list everything you could do, but for that you’ll have to go to www.GreatVacationGuide.com and when you get on the homepage, click on “Newsletter” and check out the archive of past issues.

   You can also check out our Great Vacation Things to Do feature in this issue and find out what’s happening up and down the shore, and also check out other attractions, as well. You’ll find a host of accommodations, places to dine, shop and entertainment venues in Atlantic City… plus our fishing report will tell you where the fish are (but they can move at any moment) right now. Did you see the size of that one!

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   July is slipping by too quickly, but there’s a whole lot of fun that remains for you to have, so enjoy a truly Great Vacation!

SAIL THE HUDSON RIVER ABOARD THE SCHOONER AJ MEERWALD

Thursday, July 19: 11:00 a.m. Sail from Liberty State Park to Alpine Boat Basin - $65.00 (Meet at Alpine 9:30, bus to LSP; Return about 3:30pm) Speakers Angela Cristini, PhD, Ramapo College, NJ Meadowlands, Director of Environmental Education Kevin Tremble, President, Crossroads of the American Revolution Association
Friday, July 20: 9:30 a.m. Eric Nelsen, PIP historian, Kearney House Museum - $45.00 -
Will be open for tours following the sail.
1:30 p.m. Jennifer Kleinbaum, TNCA, children’s sail $25.00/child.  $45.00 (Adult)
5:30 p.m. Sea Shanties with David Jones, Anglo American folk music: performer at the South Street Seaport: $55.00.

Saturday, July 21: 9:30 a.m. Dr. George Harlow, Chairman, Dept of Earth & Planetary Sciences American Museum of Natural History $45.00.
1:30 p.m. Jennifer Kleinbaum, TNCA, children’s sail $25.00/child.  $45.00 (Adult)
5:30 p.m. Bluegrass music with Rich Rainey and Loretta Myers $65.00.

Sunday, July 22: 12:00 Noon -Chris Letts, Hudson River Foundation $45.00.
3:30 p.m. Sail from Alpine to Liberty State Park $75.00 (Bus back to Alpine; Return about 9:30 p.m.)
Speakers: Kevin Wright, historian, BCHS President; Andy Willner, Bay Keeper
Cosponsored by the Citizens Advisory Council of Palisades Interstate Park in cooperation with the Palisades Interstate Park Commission
The Bayshore Discovery Project is a not for profit educational organization that owns and operates the historic oyster schooner AJ Meerwald. The Bayshore Discovery Project’s mission is to motivate people to take care of the environment, the history and the culture of New Jersey’s Bayshore region through education, preservation and example. (click here)

Avalon
July
15...Contact-Cape Atlantic Avalon 5 Mile Run – 8:00 a.m.
22...Mencini Scholarship Basketball Tournament
23...Avalon Yacht Club 5K Run
29...Avalon Performing Arts Council Comedy Night – 8:00 p.m.

Cape May
July
      Jersey Fresh Farmer’s Market, every Tuesday,
      3:00 p.m. – Sunset at West Cape May Borough Hall 609-884-8382
      Youth Arts Summer Program, Ages 6-14, Mon-Fri 609-884-7525
      Aqua Trails Kayaking Nature Tours Daily – 11:00 a.m.
      Nature Center of Cape May 609-898-8848
15...Temple University Shore Tour, Convention Hall 609-884-9565
18-21...6^th Annual Mid-Atlantic Tuna Tournament, South Jersey Marina 609-884-2400
18-28...Over the Rainbow, Wednesday-Saturday at the East Lynne Theater 609-884-5898
25-28...Albermarle/Cabo Scramble, South Jersey Marina 609-884-2400
29...Captain Kidd Treasure Hunt, 1:00 p.m. 609-884-9565

Ocean City
July               
     Ocean City Pops Orchestra has performances throughout the summer at the Music Pier – www.oceancitypops.org      or 609-525-9245.
     Every Tuesday through Labor Day:
     Funtastic Tuesdays: 10am - 1pm on Asbury Ave. Entertainment, Face Painters, Balloon Sculptors.
     Family Film & Fun Night: 7:15pm, Cornerstone, 2nd Floor of Staintons, 8th & Asbury Ave, $4 per person or max      $15 per family. For more information call 399-4662.
     Beach Walks: South End Location - 59th St & Central Ave (entrance to Corsons Park) 9am; North End Location -      OC/Longport Bridge Parking Lot (Gardens Parkway) 6:30pm. Tickets may be purchased on-site.
     Adults: $1.00, Children $0.50.
     Every Wednesday through Labor Day
     Beginning July 11th, Farmer's Market at the Tabernacle Grounds every Wednesday 8am-1pm.
     Beginning July 11th, Evenings on Asbury Ave. 5pm-8pm. Free family entertainment along the Avenue.
     Beach Walks: South End Location - 59th St & Central Ave (entrance to Corsons Park) 6:30pm; North End Location      - OC/Longport Bridge Parking Lot (Gardens Parkway) 9am. Tickets may be purchased on-site. Adults $1.00,       Children $0.50.
     Every Thursday through Labor Day
     Market Days, 10am-1pm, Asbury Avenue
     Family Nights, 8pm to 10pm on the Boardwalk.
     Beginning July 11th: Inn to Inn Tours. 2pm-4pm, pickup at 7th & Central Ave.
21.Summer Arts & Crafts Spectacular: 10am-6pm, Tabernacle grounds, 6th & Wesley Ave. For more information call      609-399-9998.
27.Merchants in Venice Seafood Festival: Come and feast on some of the best seafood in the area and enjoy      entertainment, rides for the kids and crafters from 5pm – 9pm. 6th – 8th Sts. on Asbury Ave.  For more                 information call 525-9300.
28.Night in Venice: The City’s annual boat parade is one of the largest in the world. Begins at 6:30pm from the      Longport Bridge to Tennessee Ave. along the bay. For more information call 525-9300.

Sea Isle City
July
16........Juicy Band, 7:30 PM
17........Movies Under The Stars, JFK & Please, Dusk
18........Just In Time (Rock N Roll) 7:30 PM
19........Family Night Dance Party, 7:30 PM
16 or 23..Little & Jr. Miss SIC Pageant, ages 5-8 and 9-12, Community Lodge, 7:30PM
23........Hawkins Road Country Band, 7:30 PM
17 or 24..Baby Parade, 12yrs & Under, Theme, 6 PM
24........Movies Under The Stars, JFK & Pleasure, Dusk
25........Wakiki Hawaiian Review, 7:30 PM
26........Family Night Dance Party, 7:30 PM
30........Midiri Brothers Big Band, 7:30 PM
31........Movies Under The Stars, JFK & Pleasure, Dusk

Stone Harbor
July
15.......Stone Harbor Triathalon. 7:30 a.m. start at Stone Harbor Yacht Club.
16.......Family Night. 7:00 p.m. at the Firehouse parking lot. Bring a blanket or beach chairs.
23.......Family Night. 7:00 p.m. at the Firehouse parking lot. Bring a blanket or beach chairs.
30.......Family Night. 7:00 p.m. at the Firehouse parking lot. Bring a blanket or beach chairs.

The Wildwoods
July        
            Mondays-Wednesdays-Fridays: Beach Aerobics                                                 
            Tuesdays-Thursdays-Saturdays: Beach Yoga                                                                   
            Mondays – Crest Pier Free Concerts                                                                    
            Tuesdays and Thursdays: Doo Wop Back to the 50’s Tour                                
            Wednesday Night Summer Concert Series                                                            
            Wednesdays: National Pro-Wresting Beach Bedlam                                            
            Fridays: Fireworks on the beach.                                                                          
            Daily: Sunset Cinema’s Movies on the Beach
13-15...Anglesea Blues Festival
13–15..Ummm good! The New Jersey State BBQ Championship & Blues festival. Great food and great fun for               everyone in North Wildwood.  Phone 609-523-6565 for information.                                                                         
14-15...Boardwalk Craft Show
16-20...Touch Soccer Camp    
21.........The annual Christmas in July Boat Parade. You see Santa in July! Decorated boats pass by on the waterways,               homes and docks are decorated for Christmas, and you may want to stop and sing some Christmas carols! Call              609-729-5501 for information.
21-22...12^th Annual Sandblast Beach Run                                                                                  |
..............Handcraft Unlimited Summer Craft Show
22-27...Sophisticated Productions National Dance Competition
28.......“Dutch” Hoffman Lifeguard Races
28–29..It’s the annual Coed Beach Ultimate Frisbee Tournament. Get your team together, or come and watch the fun as               teams of four compete at all skill levels on the beach. Details? Call 856-696-9705.                               
..............Boardwalk Craft Show

Avalon Inn
The Avalon Inn Resort is a peaceful retreat from the world, located at 7929 Dune Drive in Avalon, New Jersey.  It’s a quiet, family-oriented motel with all the amenities, and just steps away from the beach. (click here)

Beachcomber Resort
Beautiful beaches and tall dunes, a relaxed, refreshing atmosphere, secluded pool – it’s “The suite approach to your seashore vacation.” (click here)

Concord Suites
For the perfect getaway, the Concord Suites have the perfect package. (click here)

Desert Sand Inn
The ocean is calling you to its waters for sun, surf, fun, relaxation, and a tranquil haven away from the hustle and bustle. It’s the Desert Sand Resort – perfect! (click here)

Sealark Bed & Breakfast
Lovely accommodations, a light and airy atmosphere, and incredible breakfasts. It doesn’t get any better than the Sealark Bed & Breakfast. (click here)

The Windrift Resort Hotel
For fine dining, entertainment, swimming and more, the Windrift Resort Hotel, 80^th and the beach in Avalon, New Jersey is the perfect place for a fantastic weekend, week, or for season. (click here)

Buckingham Motel
A smaller, quieter oceanfront motel with friendly hospitality. Open April through December for the best of Cape May’s seasons. (click here)

Palace Hotel
The Palace Hotel has beautiful oceanfront accommodations with the charm of a bed and breakfast inn, and the convenience of a hotel. (click here)

Periwinkle Inn
The only oceanfront accommodation in Cape May with a lovely flower-filled courtyard that is just steps away from the beach and the water. (click here)

The Hyland Motor Inn
The inexpensive alternative to beachfront accommodations. (click here)

Brown’s Nostalgia
Brown’s Nostalgia Bed and Breakfast, a 1900’s inn in the center of Ocean City, N.J., within walking distance of the beach and boardwalk. (click here)

Plymouth Inn
An 1898 seashore inn that has been authentically restored and elegantly furnished, this is a lovely retreat away from the world, but only a block from the beach and the boardwalk. (click here)

Rose Garden Inn Bed and Breakfast
This treasure is a classic Ocean City arts and crafts period “seashore cottage” offering spacious accommodations and unsurpassed comfort for their guests. (click here)

The Bayberry Inn
Open year round, and built in the early 1900’s, the Bayberry Inn welcomes guests to the most pleasant surroundings in Ocean City. (click here)

Wild Dunes Inn
Imagination becomes reality when you stay at the Wild Dunes Inn in Ocean City, the ideal spot for all the events with special rates and packages. (click here)

Budget Inn
Open year round, the Budget Inn Motel and suites offer you wonderful hospitality and service at reasonable rates in Somers Point. (click here)

Economy Motel Inn & Suites
Somers Point’s home-away-from home, with all that Somers Point and Ocean City have to offer. (click here)

Owl Motel
Open all year. The Owl Motel in Somers Point is the place to stay for business or pleasure. (click here)

Pier 4 Hotel
The ideal place to stay on Broadway Avenue and the bay. (click here)

Dunes Motel
The Dunes Motel is just one block from the beach with three different types of units from which to choose.
(click here)

Harbor Inn Motel
Harbor Inn Motel offers a variety of tastefully decorated and varied accommodations for your vacation getaway. (click here)

Risley House
Victorian flair. Awake to the aroma of fresh coffee and home-baked muffins, and enjoy your newspaper in a high backed rocker on the veranda. (click here)

Sun ‘N Sand Motel
A Stone Harbor tradition since 1952 – open year-round. (click here)

The Colonial Lodge
Located in a beautiful residential area with varied accommodations in a quiet and friendly atmosphere. (click here)

The Lark Motel
A very special place just one block from the beach. (click here)

Aztec Resort Motel
This is a great place to stay for all the events year round, and it’s two blocks from the boardwalk and a block from the beach. (click here)

Dining at the Shore...all within a short walk or drive from your accommodations!

Bella Vida
Bella Vida Café’ on “Broadway” (406 North Broadway, West Cape May, New Jersey) begins with breakfast, presents lunch, and ends with dinner. Their homemade soups & quiches, made daily, are the talk of the town. (click here)

Marabella’s Family Restaurant
A family tradition of authentic Italian recipes in Stone Harbor serving the public since 1972. BYOB. Please call ahead to make sure you’ll be seated. Marabella’s means great food! (click here)

No. 1 Chinese Restaurant
Open year round for lunch and dinner, when you sample their fare you’ll them one of your number ones choices for great food in Ocean City! (click here)

Obadiah’s Restaurant
For fresh seafood and prime streaks, Obadiah’s in Marmora, New Jersey is the place to go. Super food and lots of fun! (click here)

Obadiah’s Seafood Market
Right next door to Obadiah’s Restaurant, Obadiah’s Seafood Market is the absolutely delicious place to eat in or take out. (click here)

Szechwan Garden
Family-owned and operated, offering wonderfully delicious, healthy food in a friendly, comfortable atmosphere in Ocean City since 1981. (click here)

The Mirage Bar & Grill
Good times begin with the contemporary cuisine served in the three dining rooms at The Mirage Bar & Grill in Avalon. (click here)

Cheeks at the Beach
The FLAX capital of the world, featuring the best in women’s casual clothing in natural fibers that are cool and comfortable. Bryn WALKER, Sarah Arizona and more. (click here)

Harley-Davidson of Wildwood
The fun begins at Harley-Davidson of Wildwood – with sales, service, parts, accessories, apparel, and their fantastic rental program. Once you rent a Harley you’ll want to buy a Harley from Harley-Davidson of Wildwood. (click here)

Oma’s Doll Shop
Playable dolls, collectible dolls, doll clothes and accessories for all ages, located in the Washington Mall in Historic Cape May. You’ve got to experience Oma’s Doll Shop. It’s delightful! (click here)

Sunset Beach
A great place to shop for area collectibles, Cape May fashions, the largest collection of jewelry in Cape May, apparel for men, women and children, home décor needs, and much more. Enjoy a meal at the Sunset Beach Grill, dolphin watching in warm weather, bird watching, and don’t miss the evening flag ceremony, a Cape May tradition for 40 years. (click here)

Toy Shop of Cape May
Incredibly imaginative toys that are great fun for kids, and those big kids disguised as grown-ups! You’ll find games, beach toys, kites, water toys, LEGO and much, much more! (click here)

Diller-Fisher Realtors
Serving Stone Harbor and Avalon, New Jersey since 1930 with the best in real estate sales, rentals and insurance. Avalon              (click here)
Stone Harbor    (click here)

Century 21 Gilmartin & Co.
From the most “well-known name in real estate – Century 21” we offer sophisticated marketing tools and advertising programs that work for you. (click here)

Homestead Real Estate Company, Inc.
Their award-winning agents provide you with courteous, honest service with integrity for all your real estate needs in Cape May, West Cape May, Cape May Point and surrounding areas. (click here)

Sylvester’s Fish Market & Restaurant

   The best way to make sure each day in Avalon, New Jersey is perfect, at least as far as great food is concerned, is a trip to Sylvester’s Fish Market and Restaurant, at the corner of 21^st Street and Fifth. Sylvester’s Fish Market first opened in 1944, and the restaurant opened in 1978. Generations of hungry vacationers and day-trippers have discovered that the words “fresh” and “seafood” are synonymous with the name Sylvester’s.

   Fresh caught tuna, swordfish, tilapia and flounder, swordfish, salmon, crabs, oysters, sea scallops, mussels from Prince Edward Island, Canada, cold-water South African lobster tails  - the best-tasting lobster tails in the world, plus Fish of the Day daily specials! Wait, there’s also Surf & Turf, award-winning soups, little neck clams, jumbo shrimp, pink shrimp, and top neck clams – ideal for clams-on-the-half-shell!

   Sylvester’s seafood combinations are available broiled or fried, they have a BYOB policy (bring your favorite adult beverage and they’ll serve it for you), and they’re open seven days a week from 9:00 a.m. on…now through Labor Day.

   Sylvester’s Seafood Market and Restaurant in Avalon, where you’ll discover a complete line of fish, shellfish, crabs and BBQ accessories. Eat in or take out. Lunch is served daily from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and their Early Bird Dinner is available from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. – sit down only!

Sylvester’s Seafood Market and Restaurant in Avalon – the best there is! There’s no excuse for ever going hungry – not when Sylvester’s is waiting to serve you! For more information (click here).

The Theater’s The Thing…

   Cape May offers extraordinary on-stage productions that captivate audiences, and this season Cape May Stage, the Professional Equity Theater at Lafayette and Bank Streets, has a wonderful selection of plays ready for your enjoyment.

   Founded in 1988, Cape May Stage is located in the heart of the historic district. The theater seats 110 people and is handicap accessible. The company’s mission is to present the best theater experience possible with an outstanding selection of plays, set designs, direction and professional equity actors. This is world-class theater in beautiful Victorian Cape May, New Jersey. Now playing…“Moonlight and Magnolias” Now through – August 18

   Hailed by the New York Daily News as, ‘a rip-roaring farce…with witty, pointed dialogue and hilarious situations’, “Moonlight and Magnolias” is a side-splitting behind-the-scenes account of the collaboration between producer David O. Selznick, director Victor Fleming, and screenwriter Ben Hecht as they crafted the script that became the classic, Gone With The Wind.

   “Moonlight and Magnolias” performances are Wednesdays thru Sundays at 8pm thru August 18th at the Robert Shackleton Playhouse of the Cape May Stage.

Tickets are $28 adults, $20 seniors, and $10 students. Dinner & a Show packages available with 17 Cape May restaurants now available. For more information: (click here)

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Let Them Entertain You…….

Box Office Telephone Numbers:

Atlantic City Hilton (609) 340-7160

Bally’s Park Place (609) 340-2709/(800) 772-7777

Boardwalk Hall (800) 736-1420 (TicketMaster)

Borgata (609) 317-1000

Caesar’s (800) 677-SHOW (7469)

Claridge (609) 340-3700 / (800) 752-7469

Harrah’s (800) 2HARRAH (242-7724)

Resorts (609-340-6300 / (800) 322-SHOW (7469)

Showboat (609) 343-4000/(800) 621-0200

Tropicana (609) 340-4020 / (800) 526-2935

Trump Marina (800) 284-8786 / (800) 777-8477

Trump Plaza (800) 759-8786

Trump Taj Mahal (609) 449-5150 / (800) 825-8888

TicketMaster

1-800-736-1420 or www.ticketmaster.com