Tag: “Asbury Park”

100 places found.

  1. Boardwalk

    Asbury Park is considered a mecca for musicians, particularly for a subgenre of rock and roll known as the Jersey Shore sound, which is infused with R&B. It is home to The Stone Pony, founded in 1974, and a starting point for many performers.

  2. The Casino

    The Casino in Asbury Park, New Jersey, brings back memories of the glory days of this Jersey Shore community and "Greetings from Asbury Park." Today it remains a landmark in dire need of repair. Although its marvelous carousel was dismantled long ago, it can still be heard in the memories of those who were fortunate enough to have riden its horses.

    UPDATE (6/30/08): During my last visit progress seems to be happening.

  3. Wonder Bar

    The Wonder Bar closed its doors for the last time in September 2006. As new construction takes place in the area, it stands as a reminder of the past.

  4. The Stone Pony

    The Stone Pony is in its third incarnation in Asbury Park, New Jersey. Originally opened in 1974, groups that played in the earlier years included Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes, Patti Scialfa, and Cats on a Smooth Surface.

  5. Baronet Theatre

    The Baronet Theatre is a couple blocks from the boardwalk in Asbury Park, New Jersey. It opened in 1913 as the Ocean Theatre and was remodeled in 1953 to take on an art deco style.

  6. Madame Marie Readings

    As the line in the song by Bruce Springsteen went, "Well the cops finally busted Madam Marie for tellin' fortunes better than they do" (4th of July, Asbury Park (Sandy)). Madam Marie is still situated on the Boardwalk in Asbury Park off of 4th Avenue and in between the Convention Center and the Casino.

    NEWS FLASH: Today (7/2/08) the Asbury Park Press (http://www.app.com) reported that Marie Castello (a.k.a.

  7. Tim McLoone's Supper Club - Salt Water Beach Cafe

    Tim McLoone's Supper Club (upstairs) and the Salt Water Beach Cafe (downstairs) now occupy the classic former home of Howard Johnson's on the Asbury Park Boardwalk on the Jersey Shore. Stay tuned for reviews as the upstairs just opened on June 27th (2008).

    From a review of their website, it looks like it will be a dramitic departure from the Ho Jo fare with a big emphasis on "local & organic cuisine." While seafood will be on the menu, forget the deep fried clam strips.

  8. Eckhart Park

    Nestled in a few trees, a foot bridge leads you to this scene.

  9. Skull Rock

    Rock formation in Joshua Tree National Park

  10. Parc de la Villette

    On the Northeast outskirts of Paris lies Parc de la Villette. It is not a typical park that one would expect to find in Paris.