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5 Things You Must Do in Toms River

Did a man named Tom actually own or live near this river? Who knows! It's a wonderful place to visit, and it's a friendly place where there's always something to do.

1. Enjoy the Toms River Fest: One of the best festivals in the state, the Toms River Fest offers food, games, stunt shows, fireworks and just about anything else you might want to enjoy.

2. Take a Walking Tour: Enjoy the fresh outdoors with a short walk around the village and the downtown area of quaint Toms River. Check out the shops, the museum and anything else along the way that tickles your fancy. Give yourself one to two hours.

3. Visit Cattus Island County Park: This park is filled with trails and encourages conservation and is the home to the Cooper Environment Center. Plenty of snakes and reptiles to look at, as well as a number of educational presentations by friendly and knowledge staff.

4.Spend the day shopping at Ocean County Mall: The only enclosed mall in the area near Toms River, Ocean County Mall offers shops galore for natives and tourists.

5. Check out the Farmer's Market: Located in Huddy Park, the local Farmer's Market offers fresh produce homemade foods by local growers.

Top Attractions within Toms River

The Serenity Cafe is a lovely restaurant located in Toms River. The food served in this spot is always tasty and fresh, while the service is fast and attentive. Since the menu is very creative, this is the right place to visit if you want to enjoy a great family meal, as you will find something to fit all tastes.

Il Giardinello is a great Toms River restaurant. Here you will be able to eat the tastiest seafood salad in the whole area. Both the food and the service are fantastic in this restaurant.

Cattus Island County Park is a beautiful park and a great place to visit. In this Toms River natural spot you will find many interesting trails, being the best location for hiking, biking and relaxing walks. Within the park you will also find a great nature museum, a must see in Toms River if you are traveling with your children.

Colonel Charles Waterhouse Historical Museum was created with the purpose to honor the life and work of Charles Waterhouse, a great painter and sculptor, actually a complex artist. Nowadays, in this museum you can visit a large collection of original artwork and numerous collections of the famous artist.

Ocean County Historical Museum is a great place to visit if you are interested in the historical development and heritage of the area. The fascinating exhibits you can find here will surely manage to charm you on the spot.