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Toms River Seaport Society & Maritime Museum

Barnegat Bay Maritime Museum

A small museum featuring historic boats from around the Jersey Shore, with a library and gift shop.

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Ocean County Historical Museum
The museum building was named after Elizabeth Sculthorp Force, a local social reformer. On the lower level, the Birdsall Room showcases the county's past, while the Pauline S. Miller Exhibit holds temporary exhibits. Historical clothing can be found on the upper level in the Pierson Emporium. The online bookstore sells vintage maps and local history books.
1st and 3rd Sat of month, 1–3PM by appointmentFree
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Water Street Bar & Grille
Good waterfront restaurant in the riverfront area to visit in the summer months to enjoy live music on Friday and Saturday, fresh seafood and watch as the boats pull into the docks at the end of the day. It is moderately priced with a full bar.
Sun-Thu 11:30AM-midnight, Fri Sat 11:30AM-1AM$45
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River Lady
Cruise along the only genuine paddleboat in New Jersey. There are several options available, including a sightseeing cruise. Tickets must be paid in advance.
May-Oct$15-60/person depending on cruise type and age
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Huddy Park
This park in downtown Toms River hosts a replica constructed in 1931 of the Revolutionary War fort that was once standing near the site. The park is named after Joshua Huddy. Nearby is one of the anchors of the USS Randolph, an aircraft carrier which played a role in the Pacific Theater of Operations during World War II.