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City in Monmouth County, New Jersey, US
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Asbury Park is a popular resort and residential town on the Jersey Shore in the state of New Jersey in the United States. The town has historically been a haven for the LGBTQ+ community and as a popular place for live music fans, made famous in the 1970s by musicians such as Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band, Bon Jovi, and Southside Johnny. The community is an inclusive town, mixed with both blue-collar local workers and white-collar New York City commuters.
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Although the eastern portion of this building has been demolished and the rest of it is in disrepair, there are art installations, many of them temporary.
Italian cuisine.
Artisan style pizzas and great cupcakes.
Italian-style gelato ice cream, panini and coffee shop.
Restaurant and cocktail lounge.
Sandwich and burger shop.
Fine Japanese contemporary cuisine.
American style with many seafood offerings.
Italian cuisine.
Dance club with outdoor pool, sundeck, piano bar, and lobby lounge. Big gay community, but straight people can come too.
The world-famous bar and rock music venue.
Popular neighborhood gay bar. Karaoke, live music, piano bar.
High-class lounge with outdoor bar overlooking ocean. Inside is a cozy fireplace.
Great historic hotel, beautiful lobby and catering halls in the lower levels. Amazing views on the beach side of the hotel. This very historic location has hosted dignitaries and world leaders. Sleep where Nixon slept! This hotel was also once owned by Johnny Cash, who had visions of turning the hotel into a casino resort.
A primarily gay resort hotel set above a gay disco club. Judy Garland stayed here many times, and an oceanfront suite is named in her honor.
Hotel tower with a rooftop lounge.
By car: Parkway to exit 102. Take Rt 66 / Asbury Avenue into Asbury Park. Follow Asbury Avenue directly to the beach.
Read in the guideGetting around in Asbury Park is easy by foot or by bike. Bikes can be rented at the boardwalk at hourly or daily rates. A car is not necessary for visiting Asbury Park.
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