Summer Days at the Jersey Shore

By Jenn Diamond

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When asked how they compete with the popular Jersey shore and boardwalk activities, Knauf says, “Monmouth offers better parking, admission that’s only $2 and exciting entertainment. At a minimum wager of an affordable $2, everyone has a chance of walking away with more money than when they arrived. The beach can’t offer that.”

If you’re looking for an alternative to the usual shore activities, head to Monmouth Park. “Our season opens on May 13 and runs through September 24. We’re open weekends only in May, and Wednesday through Sunday June through September,” Knauf says.

Six Flags Great Adventure
Shortly after the successful launch of the world’s fastest roller coaster, Kingda Ka, just last year, the folks in Jackson have been working on a few new surprises for the 2006 season. To augment their already comprehensive array of coasters, Six Flags will debut El Toro this year, the second tallest and fastest wooden coaster in the
U.S. with the second longest drop.. El Toro breaks the world record for steepest wooden coaster drop at 76 degrees.

This enormous new wooden roller coaster that incorporates the most daring features of the world’s best wooden roller coasters combined with the smooth speed of a steel coaster, will be the star of a vibrant, newly-themed area of the park, Plaza del Carnaval. This area will feature La Cocina restaurant offering authentic Mexican fare,
plus an open-air, marketplace-style retail shop and a new, themed family ride.

“Classic design meets state-of-the-art thrills with our spectacular, new wooden roller coaster,” said Rick McCurley, the park’s vice president and general manager. “As part of our multi-year expansion to a family destination, this massive coaster adventure will anchor a colorful, newly-themed area evoking the lively energy of Spanish-speaking regions of the world.”

Thrill seekers aren’t the only ones with something to look forward to this year as Six Flags announces the opening of the all-new Bugs Bunny National Park, a wilderness-themed children’s area with tons of fun for little ones.

Located on Six Flags Great Adventure’s picturesque Great Lake, this new kids’ area, featuring Bugs Bunny and his Looney Tunes pals, will join Looney Tunes Seaport and Balin’s Jungleland as the park’s third section devoted to the youngest thrillseekers.

“Moms and dads told us their kids love the new Balin’s Jungleland area this season, and they want more. We listened, and with nearly 25 rides specially-designed for kids 54 inches and under, dozens of rides for tweens and teens, and the world’s ultimate coaster collection, Six Flags Great Adventure will be the perfect way to enjoy
playtime together in 2006,” McCurley says. The new Bugs Bunny National Park and Plaza del Carnaval featuring El Toro are slated for a spring 2006 opening.

From Six Flags to Cape May, and everywhere in between, the Jersey shore has something for everyone. With so much to do here when the weather is warm, it’s a wonder anyone would go anywhere else.

A complete event calendar for Garden State festivals, events, and flea markets is available online at www.state.nj.us/trav

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