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Historic Allentown
www.allentownnj.com
In 1706 Nathan Allen settled and built three mills on York Road, where it crossed Doctors Creek. He had purchased 638 acres from Rob R. Burnet, one of the proprietors of East Jersey. It was then known as Allens Town, now to be referred to as Allentown.
Like most country villages in colonial days, Allentown developed around its mills. As the farms in the area grew, so did the need for blacksmith shops, wheel wrights, carriage makers, chair makers, shoemakers, and seamstresses. By the end of the 18th Century more than 24 commercial enterprises existed here.
There are currently 220 buildings and homes in the designated Historic District that date prior to 1860 and some dating back to the 18th century.
Today Allentown strives to maintain its past history while attempting to offer the best in unique community living.
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Historic Walnford
Historic Walnford is the 36 acre Historic District at the heart of Crosswicks Creek Park. The site includes a large home built for the Waln Family in 1774, an 1879 Carriage House, and assorted outbuildings and farm structures. Much of the site's interpretation is connected to the newly restored and operating late 19th century Gristmill.
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Horse Park of New Jersey
www.horseparkofnewjersey.com
The 147 acre Horse Park of New Jersey in Stone Tavern, Monmouth County, is the result of a unique public, private partnership. The New Jersey Department of Agriculture continues to assist in the development of the Park into a world class equine exhibition facility.
The State's equine industry and private, not-for-profit groups worked together to design the Park. It is operated under contract with the Department of Agriculture and the Horse Park of New Jersey, Stone Tavern, Inc., a not-for-profit educational organization.
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Six Flags Great Adventure
www.sixflags.com
Six Flags Great Adventure, America's No. 1 seasonal theme park, celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2004. The park features more than 100 rides, shows and attractions.
Six Flags Great Adventure theme park, Six Flags Wild Safari Animal Park and Six Flags Hurricane Harbor water park in Jackson, NJ, comprise America’s largest regional family entertainment complex. The combined 2,200-acre facility, located midway between Philadelphia and New York City, is part of Six Flags Inc.
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Jackson Outlets
www.premiumoutlets.com
With 70 outlet stores, find impressive savings at Banana Republic Factory Store, Brook Brothers, Mikasa, Nautica, Nike, Reebok, Tommy Hilfiger, Timberland, Waterford Wedgwood and more. Near Six Flags Great Adventure.
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Other Great Attractions within 15 minutes
Cream Ridge Winery
New Egypt Speedway
New Egypt Flea Market
Cream Ridge Golf Course
Gamblers Golf Course
NJ State Capital (Trenton) Museums and Sports Arena (approx 20 minutes)
The Jersey Shore (approx 30 minutes)
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