Event Details for
Asbury Park
77506
6/2/2007
City and
State: Asbury Park, NJ |
Host Club:
Princeton Area Walkers |
Distance and
Trail Rating: 10K 1 |
Start Point
Address: Twisted Tree, 609 Cookman Avenue, Asbury Park. |
Event
Description: The trail takes you on the
boardwalk and streets through Asbury Park. You will walk a short distance in
Ocean Grove to view the beautiful Victorian homes and the Great Auditorium.
At the northern end of the walk, you will see magnificent homes in
Allenhurst and Loch Arbor. Asbury Park is named after Francis Asbury, the
founder of Methodism in America. From the early 20th century into the
1960's, Asbury Park was a thriving beach resort. It is now in the midst of a
revival with lots of interesting shops and art galleries along Cookman Ave.
First Night celebrations after our walk are from 6:00 PM until 10:00 PM Many of the shops and galleries along Cookman Ave. will be open, serving free refreshments and open for business. It is always a fun evening and worth the stay. The walk in Asbury Park will take you to many historic sites - "The First Prominade Boardwalk" which was built in 1880, through the Casino built in 1929 and the Convention Hall, both designed by architects Warren and Wetmore who also designed New York's Grand Central Station. It was in front of the Convention Hall where there was the tragic shipwreck of the Morro Castle on September 8, 1934. After the Convention Hall you will pass the Stone Pony, which became the start for many famous musicians - notably Bruce Springsteen. Hope you will see a replica of the famous mural of "Tillie" the clown face. The walk passes the Berkely Carteret Hotel, which opened in 1925 during World War II. It was home to the Royal British Navy and at one point was a naval hospital. The walk also goes on Grand Ave., home to many of the city churches of many different denominations. |
Start Times: Register 10:00 AM - 1:00 p.m. Finish by 4:00 PM |
Contact:
Judy Travis, (732) 536 - 4073 |
E-Mail
Contact:
walkeejt@optonline.net |
Awards and
Fees: There is no special award for
this event. Fee for IVV credit is $3. For non-IVV members we are
requesting a $3 donation to assist in covering our expenses. |
Directions:
From the North: *Continue on Route 66 East and merge onto (There is public parking on the right side of
From the South:
From Route 195 East to Route 18 North. Take exit 10
which is Route 66East and proceed from
*above.
Public transportation: Train from NYC or north NJ: Schedule can be found at
www.njtransit.com/ Bus from Pt Authority in NYC: Academy Bus Service
(www.academybus.com)
brings you right into
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Special Event: Walking A-Z |
Comments: CONDITIONS: This event will be held regardless of weather conditions. REFRESHMENTS: Refreshments are available at the start point. We encourage walkers to patronize our gracious hosts at Twisted Tree. They serve wholesome and delicious food! RESTROOMS:
Restrooms are available at the start/finish point and shortly
after the start, in Ocean Grove across the street from the Great
Auditorium, then on the boardwalk in
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Amenities: Strollers: Easy Wheelchairs: Easy Pets: No Restrooms: Yes |