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Township in Monmouth County, New Jersey
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Middletown is a bedroom community of New York City in Monmouth County, New Jersey. Middletown sits on the Raritan Bay within the Raritan Valley region. This article also covers Highlands borough.
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A large outdoor sign on northbound New Jersey Route 35 in Middletown Township, New Jersey, advertising a liquor store.
An excellent public library.
Dedicated to the preservation of its natural resources and historic site for use in education and enjoyment by present and future generations. It features woodlands, fields, river and marsh ecosystems, a bed of Cretaceous fossils, collections of natural objects, and a restored 18th-Century farm. Quality hands-on educational programs of natural science, environmental and colonial living studies are offered in season.
Public ice staking sessions and ice hockey year round.
Family owned and operated since 1962. A very warm and friendly atmosphere. Home cooked meals and especially excellent breakfasts.
This cozy Italian restaurant is at its best when you can dine in their outdoor garden.
Women cook for everyone!
Up-scale fare at an intimate byob location. Right next to Sissy's place, and in the same building.
Excellent Asian cuisine.
Pizza, bar, and grill.
Upscale Chinese cuisine.
Pizza and pasta.
It's a bar.
The hotel was taken over by Best Western in late 2021-it was once a Quality Inn
An excellent assortment of vitamins, supplements, and natural foods managed by very knowledgeable staff.
By rail
Take the New Jersey Transit North Jersey Coast Line from New York Penn Station or other stops along the line.
By ferry
Take the SeaStreak or another of the fast ferries from Manhattan to Atlantic Highlands, Highlands, or Belford NJ. Then take a shuttle, cab, or short drive to Middletown.
By car
Take the Garden State Parkway to Exits 109 or 114, heading northeast.
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