With A Carousel And Cafe, This Unique Park In New Jersey Is Perfect For A Family Day Trip
Rachel Pfutzenreuter
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Today we go back in time, to take a ride on an old-fashioned carousel. What could be better than a ride with a view of the ocean, alongside the Jersey Shore, in Long Branch, New Jersey. It sounds like quite an idyllic day. Stroll the beach and the boardwalk, and find some tasty treats on this New Jersey family day trip. And Long Branch is just about an hour’s drive from New York City.
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A carousel takes me back to my childhood – we can introduce a whole new generation to them while they can still be found! Take a New Jersey family day trip to Pier Village in Long Branch where you can do just that, and pop into a café, and indulge in a decadent ice cream dessert. For details, visit the Pier Village Carousel website, the Turning Point Restaurant website, and the Coney Waffle Facebook page. For more ideas, visit the Pier Village Facebook page, the Sundae Donuts website, the Baked Bear Facebook page, and the Doggie Sweets Pet Café Facebook page.
Read our other articles for the best road trips in New Jersey, and discover more attractions throughout New Jersey.
Consider this Long Branch Vrbo rental if you decide to stay for the weekend.
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