- Our list of the best things to do in Lakewood, New Jersey, features the top 190 nearby activities — including 68 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Lakewood, NJ has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Entertainment & Shows, Museums & Galleries, and Amusement.
- The results below include the top 8 things to do within the city of Lakewood, NJ , followed by 182 popular activities in nearby cities, including Point Pleasant Beach, Asbury Park, Toms River, Atlantic Highlands, Belmar, Jackson, Red Bank, Seaside Heights, Brick, Freehold, Manasquan, Long Branch, Barnegat Light, Spring Lake, Englishtown, East Brunswick, Farmingdale, Barrow, Waretown, Frenchtown and Sayreville
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Roughly 100 rides, shows, and events are conducted at the massive amusement park called Six Flags Great Adventure. Theme areas within the park include Frontier Adventures, Fantasy Forest, the Boardwalk, and Movietown.
12.4 Miles
A 14-screen movie theater, AMC Freehold Metroplex 14 offers first-run feature films using digital projection. The theater provides reclining chairs, reserved seating, theater rentals, a game room and a concession area with food and drinks.
12.6 Miles
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3rd Avenue and Ocean, Belmar, NJ 07719
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Providing surf lessons for visitors of all ages, Summertime Surf School- Day Classes teaches the basics of surfing. The instructors provide personalized advice and lead groups to the waves to surf.
12.6 Miles
Belmar Beach 5th Ave is a beach on the New Jersey shore. Visitors can buy day passes or season passes. The beach features bathrooms available for public use as well as a boardwalk and a playground for kids.
12.7 Miles
One of the most popular attractions at Six Flags Great Adventure is the Six Flags Safari. It allows guests to have the experience of a real African safari in an open-air jeep that gives panoramic views of both the animals and scenery.
12.7 Miles
A surf school, SummerTime Surf offers instruction for all ages in a variety of areas. It offers surfing lessons for kids and adults, camps for ages 6 to 16, stand-up paddle board instruction, and ocean safety classes.
13.0 Miles
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8 votes
70 Court Street, Freehold, NJ 7728
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The history and culture of Monmouth County is on display at the Monmouth County Historical Association Museum. Collections span over three centuries of life in the area. The library is a popular spot, where visitors can learn more about genealogy. Open Tuesday through Saturday.
13.1 Miles
Asbury Avenue is a shopping district located in the downtown area of the city. Visitors commonly enjoy visiting the over 100 shops, stores, and restaurants located within the shopping district.
13.8 Miles
Located within Six Flags Great Adventure, the Northern Star Arena is a concert venue that hosts numerous performers throughout the year. Notable past performances include The Ramones, Alice Cooper, and The Beach Boys.
13.9 Miles
The Showroom is an independent film house that was voted the best Indie film theater in New Hampshire. The theater also often hosts live entertainment, and afternoon showings of recently seen movies.