I grew up at this lighthouse until 1958. I have fond…read morememories of being there. I have been back since and I'm amazed at the quality of exhibits, and history they have in the lighthouse museum. It's a must see if you're in the area!

This New Jersey Historic Site sits amid a very residential area. It's scenic and dare I say,…read moreromantic. The views of the water and Manhattan in the distance, it's a great place to sit on a nice day. The grounds and buildings are beautifully kept. Not run down at all. The information placards, however, are weathered and some are hard to read.

Take a trip back in time. The museum is great for children and adults. The treasures tell our…read morestory of cars and memorabilia across the years. Cars have printed information that details the history of the auto. A perfect place for adults and children. Don't miss this opportunity.

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!

Ive long been a fan of John F Peto's work. I was glad to be able to finally stop by. The docent…read morewas informative and charming. The staff were super friendly and the small house-museum has some remarkable pieces of art to blend in with the location of where they were created. It's a great stop if you are in the area. Learn more about this great story and support them with a ticket sale!

John F. Peto (1854-1907) was raised in Philadelphia, where he studied and exhibited art. He…read morespecialized in still-life trompe l'oeil ("fool the eye") paintings of ordinary objects. Near Toms River, NJ, a Methodist Camp Meeting Association was established in Island Heights in 1879. Peto's aunts would stay there during the summer. Peto visited them and played cornet in the local band. Peto married and decided to settle with his wife Christine in Island Heights in 1889, building a home and studio at 102 Cedar Avenue. His only child, daughter Helen, was born in 1893. He continued to paint, working in relative obscurity, until dying at age 54 of kidney disease. Then, his wife, daughter, and eventually granddaughter ran the house as a bed and breakfast. The house fell into a state of disrepair. However, a beautiful restoration of the house, studio, and gardens was completed in 2011. It is open to the public Saturday and Sunday afternoons from 1 to 4 pm. The admission is $10. for adults, which is really a small donation to maintain this historic artist's house. A volunteer docent takes visitors through the house. Our guide, Harry, was excellent: very knowledgeable about the house, Peto, the community, and art in general. The house features artwork by Peto, original palettes, historic photographs, period furniture, and artifacts original to the house. While touring the rooms, one gets to see a special exhibition (eg. summer 2017 watercolors and oils by Grabach and Gasser, underappreciated realist painters from Newark both of whom died in 1981). The tour ends in the studio, the heart of this home. Then, one may view a video about Peto and this house. The gardens are lovely too and there are music programs scheduled there during the summer. Check their website for changing exhibitions and programs. This place is a treat. GO!

This museum has one of the largest collections of NJ related Civil War research material in the…read morecountry - including copies of diaries, letters, newspaper clippings, memoirs, regimental histories and articles.

The mission of the National Guard Militia Museum of New Jersey is to preserve and explain the…read moremilitary heritage of New Jersey and enhance public understanding of how armed conflicts and military institutions have shaped our state and national experience. The museum collects, preserves and displays artifacts, documents, and memorabilia that have specific historical significance to the Army National Guard, the Air National Guard, and the Naval Militia of New Jersey.

Amazing lighthouse. It's the most unique one we have been to. The staff are very friendly and…read moreknowledgeable. It's the only lighthouse that has a house built around it. There is a ladder that goes to the top, which can be a little nervous for smaller children and/or people who have difficulty walking.

We stopped here on Oct 17 because I have a thing for lighthouses. We discovered the Lighthouse…read moreChallenge was going on where you visit all the lighthouses in NJ. We didn't have time for that, but enjoyed the tour and everything we learned.

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.

Gorgeous, hidden, great scenic overview. Ample parking, seconds off RT36. Worth a detour!read more

While it is not a destination, it is surely worth a stop when in the area. For some it has far…read moregreater significance than it does for others. Located right off of highway Route 36 and about a mile from the Historic Twin Lighthouse, Mount Mitchell affords fantastic views of the bay, Atlantic Ocean, Manhattan, Freedom Tower, Verrazano Bridge, Statin Island and Brooklyn. Bring your binoculars or use the coin operated viewing machines. The best photo opportunities require a 500+ mm lens. It's a small park with manicured grounds, paving and a small but nice playground with apparatus to keep the kids entertained. There is a well done 9/11 memorial to those who lost their lives in the twin towers that day. The memorial includes the various towns and the names and ages of those who died that day. There is a time line on the pavers which indicates when the first tower was hit, the second tower, the Pentagon and the plane crash in Pa. .Information plaques can be read concerning the area and Mt. Mitchill. It's only 500 feet off of Route 36 and well worth the 15 minute stop. Locals consider it a romantic spot.

Longstreet Farm is cute, clean and well-maintained. You'll find most animals that you would expect…read moreto see on a farm like horses, cows, chickens, goats and pigs. Unfortunately during our last visit there were hardly any animals out which was odd. The area is historical with old farm houses and even staff dressed up in traditional farm clothes which is cute. There is lots of parking and across the parking lot you can find a large public bathroom area. Overall, it's a cute way place to take your kids to see some animals. Hopefully during our next visit more are out.

I always wondered where a lot of the animals went. One day you would visit and there would be a…read morecouple of 500lb + pigs and a dozen sheep. The next week there would be barely any animals. Through a Facebook post from Longstreet Farms and The Associated Humane Society of Tinton Falls now I know. Recently a pig named Elmo was rescued from the slaughterhouse in Marlboro. He was sold off when he was no longer needed by the farm. This is not a place I will be bringing my kids to any longer. This is a living history museum. There is no reason for these animals to be bred/sold at any point. This is not a for profit farm. It is a place to learn about historical farming practices. I always thought it was a sanctuary for the animals there. If they cannot care for the animals then they should not be there. Plenty of other ways to teach the community about farms without using live animals for entertainment.