Monmouth County was founded in 1683 in what is now known as the Highlands. This unspoiled area is filled with hiking trails and interesting places to explore. Ponds, streams and rivers offer swimming, fishing and boating, as does the Atlantic Ocean. When the weather turns cold and snow begins to fall, cross county skiing, sledding and sleigh riding are wonderful outdoor activities for the entire family. Fall is a great time to watch nature in her splendor. Country lanes and back roads offer excellent opportunities to see the leaves changing color.
This part of New Jersey contains some of the largest industries in the eastern U.S. Bell Laboratories, located in Holmdel, is a large employer of the town’s residents and of citizens in the surrounding areas. Other industries and businesses in Holmdel include engineering firms, talent scouts, advertising companies, CPAs, import/export companies, sales and marketing of various types and banks. Bayshore Hospital, another large employer, serves the Holmdel community and the adjacent region.
Numerous historical sites of the Revolutionary War are found in the area. The Holmes-Hendrickson House is located in Holmdel. It was built in 1754 by Dutch immigrants and was used by the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War. Monmouth Battlefield Park is the location of one of the largest battles fought during the War for Independence. Battle reenactments are held every year on June 28 to commemorate the battle in 1778. Monmouth Battlefield Park has a Visitor’s Center, a Revolutionary War farmhouse, hiking and riding trails, and picnic grounds.
Parks in Monmouth County including Allaire State Park, Cheesequake State Park, Pine Cove Campground and Turkey Swamp Park Campground offer camping, hiking and exploring. Some of these parks have ponds, streams and rivers for swimming, fishing and boating. Monmouth County has 27 miles of pristine beaches waiting to be explored. Shell collecting, swimming, fishing, shopping, eating, and people watching are some of the activities one can experience in the cooling breezes of the harbors and marinas on the Atlantic Ocean. Lighthouse Tours are also available. These delightful walking explorations of the area’s lighthouses reveal the harsh and lonely life of the light keeper, and the beauty of lighthouse architecture.
Monmouth County has two racetracks; several ice arenas, and many golf courses. Great Adventures Park and the Keansburg Amusement Park and Runaway Rapids Water Park provide additional sources of entertainment for young and old alike. Atlantic City and the Jersey Shore are just a short drive away.
This part of New Jersey contains some of the largest industries in the eastern U.S. Bell Laboratories, located in Holmdel, is a large employer of the town’s residents and of citizens in the surrounding areas. Other industries and businesses in Holmdel include engineering firms, talent scouts, advertising companies, CPAs, import/export companies, sales and marketing of various types and banks. Bayshore Hospital, another large employer, serves the Holmdel community and the adjacent region.
Numerous historical sites of the Revolutionary War are found in the area. The Holmes-Hendrickson House is located in Holmdel. It was built in 1754 by Dutch immigrants and was used by the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War. Monmouth Battlefield Park is the location of one of the largest battles fought during the War for Independence. Battle reenactments are held every year on June 28 to commemorate the battle in 1778. Monmouth Battlefield Park has a Visitor’s Center, a Revolutionary War farmhouse, hiking and riding trails, and picnic grounds.
Parks in Monmouth County including Allaire State Park, Cheesequake State Park, Pine Cove Campground and Turkey Swamp Park Campground offer camping, hiking and exploring. Some of these parks have ponds, streams and rivers for swimming, fishing and boating. Monmouth County has 27 miles of pristine beaches waiting to be explored. Shell collecting, swimming, fishing, shopping, eating, and people watching are some of the activities one can experience in the cooling breezes of the harbors and marinas on the Atlantic Ocean. Lighthouse Tours are also available. These delightful walking explorations of the area’s lighthouses reveal the harsh and lonely life of the light keeper, and the beauty of lighthouse architecture.
Monmouth County has two racetracks; several ice arenas, and many golf courses. Great Adventures Park and the Keansburg Amusement Park and Runaway Rapids Water Park provide additional sources of entertainment for young and old alike. Atlantic City and the Jersey Shore are just a short drive away.
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