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Met Ring Cycle -
West Long Branch , Monmouth County
About 9.5 miles from Spring Lake May 7th, 9th, 14h,16th, and 21st.
The confirmed title for the "Ring" documentary is "Wagner's Dream'. Please make sure to buy your tickets for this and for the other exhibitions after the performances in the ring cycle.
La Traviata- Encore Presentation -
West Long Branch , Monmouth County
About 9.5 miles from Spring Lake May 25, 2012
An encore presentation of Verdi's LA TRAVIATA, simulcast in HD. Natalie Dessay will put on the red dress in Willy Decker's stunning production, in her first Violetta at the Met. Matthew Polenzani sings Alfredo, Dmitri Hvorostovsky is Germont, and Principal Guest Conductor Fabio Luisi is on the podium.
September
Brits on the Beach (car show) -
Ocean Grove , Monmouth County
About 4.2 miles from Spring Lake September 15, 2012
Antique British Car Show in historic Ocean Grove, NJ.
Welcome to the Crystal Inn of Neptune, NJ where we strive to make your stay as comfortable and pleasant as possible. The best motel in Neptune and surrounding municipalities is centrally located at the intersection of Route 66 and Route 35. Stay with us and find yourself close to the sunny Jersey Shore beaches of Belmar, Six Flags Great Adventure, numerous shopping malls, and nightlife venues. The Crystal Inn has 61 clean and comfortable rooms comprised of 30 rooms with Queen-size beds, 15 room
* Jersey Shore Medical Center- 1 mile * PNC Art Center - 15 miles * Six Flags Great Adventure & Wild Safari- 20 miles * Keansburg Amusement Park- 25 miles * 71 Factory Outlet Stores- 20 miles * Monmouth Park Racetrack- 10 miles * American Ice Hockey Rink- 3 miles * Jersey Shore Beaches- 5 miles * Monmouth College & Eagle Navy Base- 5 miles * Asbury Park- 3miles * Seaview Mall- 3 miles * Walmart- 2 miles * Monmouth Shore Corporate Center- 3 miles
Residence Inn by Marriott Neptune at Gateway Centr
The Residence Inn by Marriott Neptune at Gateway Centre welcomes you to The Crossroads of the Jersey Shore! We are the leading extended stay hotel for project teams, training, relocations, temporary or corporate housing, and vacationing families.
The Berkeley Carteret Hotel is one of the Grand Hotels of a by-gone era. A 20 million dollar USD restoration and renovation in 1985 created a unique and impressive blend of modern luxury and classic beauty. Directly opposite the Atlantic Ocean, guests enjoy numerous sandy beaches, miles of scenic boardwalk. Located in the heart of the Jersey Shore. There are 250 luxury suites and rooms offering spacious accommodations, all with private full bath. Minutes from area attractions, The Berkeley C
Hotel is in close proximity to several beach locations, casinos and amusement parks. All rooms offer free wireless high-speed Internet. There is a sundeck for sunning or just viewing the beautiful grounds.
Welcome to the Spring Lake Travelodge. A one story courtyard style resort. All of our rooms are tastefully decorated with amenities that include refrigerators, 27' TV's with Expanded Cable & HBO, Coffee maker and more. We offer the largest outdoor swimming pool (36x60) in the area which is centered in and around our grassy courtyard picnic/barbeque/fun area. We are centrally located for easy access to many major highway, such as: Garden State Parkway, I-195, Rte. 34, 35, 70, 71, 18, and 1
Free coffee and pastry. Handicap rooms. Cable/satallite TV. Less than 10 miles to historic beaches and horse racing parks. Located near corporate and industrial parks,and Naval Weapons Center. Fort Monmouth 9 miles. All roomtypes newly renovated. Free local and long distance calls through out the U.S. only.
Stay Smart® at the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites of West Long Branch, NJ, ideally situated near exit 105 of the Garden State Parkway, minutes from Monmouth Mall and beautiful Long Branch Beaches. We are proud to unveil the latest enhancements to our wide array of first-class features ® the addition of 42 new guest rooms as well as a heated indoor pool, game room and state-of-the-art fitness center. As always, we offer attentive service with a personal touch to complement our spacious
Welcome to the Crystal Inn at Eatontown, one of the finest motels in Monmouth County. Indulge in our 77 spacious and stylish rooms that each include free wireless internet, microwaves, refrigerators, and cable TV with HBO. Swim in our large swimming pool, grill something up on one of our BBQ's, lay out on the patio, or relax in one of our gazebos. We also provide complimentary continental breakfast in our lobby and coffee around the clock. The Crystal Inn is centrally located on Highway 35 (Mai
Whether you're traveling to New York, Philadelphia, or Atlantic City, Sheraton Eatontown Hotel is centrally located. We are near major highways and close to the Jersey Shore, Atlantic City and Seaside Heights boardwalks, as well as the beach. Take comfort in our hospitality while enjoying our ample meeting space and convenient service. Start the day off right with our complimentary continental breakfast, served Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. After a day filled with meetings or sight
Get comfortable at the Staybridge Suites Hotel Eatontown Tinton Falls. Staybridge Suites is a member of the IHG family of brands, which also include InterContinental, Crowne Plaza, Hotel Indigo, Holiday Inn and Candlewood Suites. Conveniently located 4 miles from the Jersey Shore, and within driving distance of Atlantic City, Philadelphia & New York City, Staybridge Suites Hotel Eatontown is the ideal choice for all your hotel needs. We are located in Eatontown off Route 35, just minutes from P
