You're Going to Love Asbury Park
Made famous by Bruce Springsteen, Asbury Park, New Jersey, is a coastal resort on the rise. In the past 15 years, the city has come into its own, making the most of beautiful 19th-century architecture, a booming arts scene and, of course, the Atlantic Coast.
Top 5 Reasons to Visit Asbury Park
1. Take a Springsteen Tour
If you love the Boss, Asbury Park is the place to go. Take guided tours with fellow fans to the Boardwalk, Frank's Deli, and more locations associated with one of America's greatest musicians.
2. Step Back in History at Allaire
Just outside Asbury Park you'll find Allaire, a preserved 19th-century village where volunteers maintain the illusion with period costumes and you can explore a 3,000 acre state park.
3. Discover the Town's Thriving Art Scene
Cheap rents have drawn hundreds of artists to Asbury Park recently, filling galleries like Art629 and the Parlor Gallery with exciting works.
4. See the Victorian Architecture of Ocean Grove
Bordering Asbury Park to the south, Ocean Grove is a beautiful Victorian resort, boasting a fine beach and cultural attractions like the Great Auditorium.
5. Visit the Asbury Park Music and Film Festival
ASPMFF is one of the Eastern Seaboard's premier cultural events, attracting hip-hop, jazz, and rock artists and featuring a busy schedule of screenings.
When to Visit Asbury Park
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Asbury Park is at its best between July and late September, when the temperatures are warm enough to swim, and the town's cultural calendar is at its busiest.
How to Get to Asbury Park
Plane
Asbury Park is only 30 miles from New York's JFK, Newark, or La Guardia airports, so getting there is easy.
Train
You can take the NJ Transit train from Penn Station, New York, towards Bay Head or South Amboy and get off at Asbury Park. It takes around 1 hour 40 minutes and costs $12 - $18.
Car
From New York, take I-95 then the Garden State Parkway, while I-195 runs from Trenton and Philadelphia.
Bus
NJ Transit bus 317 runs from Philadelphia (3 hours 45 mins, $23) while Academy Bus run services from the New York Port Authority (1 hour 58 mins, $17 - $19).
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How to Get Around Asbury Park
Public Transportation
NJ Transit runs bus services all over the New Jersey coast. Single fares start at $1.60.
Taxi
Taxis tend to charge a flag drop of around $3, followed by $2 per mile.
Car
Rental options in Asbury Park include Budget and Enterprise. You should find packages for $15 per day.
Where to Eat in Asbury Park
Italian food is (unsurprisingly) king in Asbury Park. You'll find fantastic pasta and fish options at Moonstruck, great pizza at Porta, and great food by the sea at Stella Marina Bar and Restaurant. Meals usually cost no more than $20 - $25.