Doing a random search online yesterday, an article about the Hindenburg's history caught my…read moreattention. The Lakehurst Historical Society is operated out at an old converted church built by Irish Railroad workers. It's considered the oldest Roman Catholic Church in Ocean County where the stations of the cross are still present. My partner and I got a chance to meet several staff. One of them was Bill Schmidt who conducted the talk about the Hindenburg air ship disaster and was excellent. He gave us the detailed account about the airship, its crew and passengers. A one-way ticket from Frankfurt, Germany to Lakehurst, NJ back in 1936 took 2 1/2 days at the cost $400. This would be a great start for those history buffs especially on the air ships.

Popped in to learn something about the Hindenburg disaster and happened across an entertaining and…read moreinformative lecture presented by Bill.

Do I like bugs? No. Do I have any interest in touching bugs? Nope. Was this place surprisingly…read moreamazing? Yes. Touching a tarantula...a live freakin' tarantula was not on my summer bingo card but the smoke from Canada changed that really quick. With kiddos at home that are just "sooo bored", a quick Google search of indoor activities lead me to a Insectropolis. There's plenty to look at and learn at this little...dare I say, hidden bug gem. Do you know the difference between poisonous and venomous bugs? I do, thanks to Noah, the young man that did a stellar presentation. Did you know that you've likely eaten bugs without knowing it? Mmm lobster rolls. Check it out. You won't be disappointed.

Lots of bugs!!! Was a great place to check out the local bug community. Had live bugs to pet and a…read moreprogram to let you know about different kinds of insects millipedes, cockroaches, & tarantula. Very knowledgeable staff to answer your questions.

A great place to visit if you love cars or want to learn about automotive history. It features a…read morerotating display approximately every two months. The volunteer hosts are friendly and knowledgeable. Certainly worth a visit. And the admission is FREE!

Before we all went to the renowned - and very picturesque - Barnegat lighthouse, our entire group…read moretook a long bike ride along the Main Street right down to the small Barnegat Historical Society. It is almost at the end of the island and consists of a small two floor building (locked) and some very shaded, explorable and flowering gardens around the Historical Society. Nice gardens. There are some water fountains, some tar mixers where old seagoing fishermen would lay into their fish and lobster traps.. There are signs to read, benches to sit and butterflies! This garden really made the visit memorable, but unfortunately the *actual* Historical Society museum was closed and there were no attendants whatsoever. That was a letdown - since, me especially, came to read and learn about the history and old times of this old and battered lighthouse! In the end I resorted to just having to read my facts in the local paper.. Groundskeepers keep the entire museum a wonderfully serene outing. The shrubs were cut. The paths were clean and each brick had the name of a person or family who had been a contributor to the success of the Historical Society if Barnegat - except it was not a win: it WAS CLOSED. Museum closed during hours. Review: 4

For whatever reason we were hell bent on doing the challenge in order so instead of skipping ahead…read moreto 'Ol Barney we stopped here at the historical society first. The Barnegat Light Historical Society operates and maintains the Barnegat Light Museum and organizes and promotes events to further the awareness of the history of Barnegat Light and Long Beach Island. From 1903 to 1951 it served the LBI area as a one room schoolhouse. One of the major features in the museum is the First Order Flashing Lens from the Barnegat Light Lighthouse, build by the French Physicist Augustin Fresnel. It was capable of throwing its light 20 miles or more to the horizon. Construction of the present lighthouse began in 1857 and was completed in 1858. The lens was removed in 1927 when the Barnegat Lightship took up station off Barnegat Inlet. The lens was sent to the Tompkinsville Lighthouse Depot on Staten Island, New York. In 1954, the lens was returned to the town of Barnegat Light and now is on exhibit in the museum. A number of artifacts and replicas depict the fishing industry that in the past, and even today is an important part of the island's economy. If you go, the Museum Gardens (the same idea as the gardens behind Hereford in North Wildwood but not nearly as nice) are open all year and the museum is open June, September & October on weekends from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and July & August, daily from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

I literally come here at least once a week to visit with the goats, donkeys ( love these two),…read moresheep, alpacas ( I do have a favorite, unoficially named her Dolly), piggies ( my husband is in love with the piglets), cows, emus, peacocks. ducks, chickens. So the experience and adventure of this beautiful farm is worth the nominal admission fee. The staff is extremely helpful and answers any questions you may have. I also wanted to mention the adorable decor inside and outside the store. Homemade wreaths, antique (Flexible Flyer) sled, any many more beautiful thoughtful gifts. I love this farm and I know you will too. Bring your camera or phone because everyone will be smiling.

Always gone to Atlantic farms. The new owners are great! Gentleman working there helped us out and…read morewent out of his way to offer. Truly nice people and the animals are great.

PROS: very nice arcade with friendly staff and this place is also clean and affordable…read more CONS: nothing under 75k tickets is worth it. Especially cause you need to spend a truck ton just to get to that amount OVERALL: good arcade to go to, but just have fun. Don't aim to get so many tickets

Nice candy store on the shore. Kids love them. They have all kind of candies. If you are in for…read moresweets, this place is it. We stop by here almost every time I go to Seaside Heights boardwalk. I recommend people to stop by and check it out.

Fantastic Art Work And Picture Framing. Multitudinious professional artists works all deployed in…read morean extensive gallery, both supported and explained by the galleries gallerist Dave, who is himself a truly talented and wonderfully gifted artist. I personally discovered that when both myself, and my wife found ourselves in the position of selecting and having questions concerning any of the pieces, the experience became far less burdensome having on hand a professional such as Dave, to provide not only the necessary backround information concerning the piece, but also instruct us with suggestions as to how to frame and exhibit the art within our own homes. To have someone with such experience available to both of us while perusing the various masterpieces made our task easily stress free and joyfull, as well as educational during all of our explorations. This is now my go to place for any art acquisitions.

Farming is brutally hard work -- and unless you love your work -- the results will underwhelm…read more Here at Anvil Farms, the farmer and his wife are the real deal - love what they do -- devoting 100% of their energies to growing some beautiful flowers and flavorful veggies for the past 30+ years. The manicured grounds are off the beaten path -- down the road from Bamber Lake. You almost have to know they are tucked away off the main road to find them. I visited while on a bike ride in the area -- going slow enough I guess to spot the modest signage on the highway. At 50mph I would have missed it. In about a month the first greens of the season (escarole and romaine) will be on sale -- followed by all the usual south Jersey suspects -- like garlic and tomatoes and eggplant and potatoes. The farm also carries local apples and other fruit in season -- grown elsewhere. Don't miss this real deal. The farmer will show you around and happily explain how he runs his operation -- from fertilizer -- to seed -- to harvest. I cannot get enough of real Americana. Nice to accidentally find examples of the micro industry that first built this country -- like Anvil Farms -- and admire tradition. Makes my day.

Owner was so great! He had a super assortment of summer and early fall veggies and the MOST…read moreOUTRAGEOUS CANTALOUPE I'VE EVER HAD! He recommended stuffing with vanilla ice cream!! What a treat!!