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Long Branch Named One Of NJ's Best Day Trip Towns
Pier Village was a major reason for Long Branch making New Jersey Family's list of the 18 best day trip towns in the state.
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LONG BRANCH—New Jersey Family magazine recently released its list of the 18 best towns in the Garden State for a day trip, and Long Branch made the list. Things like uniqueness and different things to offer were all considered when making the list.
According to NJ Family, Long Branch is one of the premier shopping destinations on the Jersey Shore, thanks to Pier Village.
“Long Branch is the ultimate destination for beach lovers looking to pair a day at the shore with shopping and dining,” the article states.
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“Less than 90 minutes from New York City, this Monmouth County city is home to a beautiful beach and bustling Pier Village’s trendy shops and restaurants.”
New Jersey Family pointed out that besides shopping, Pier Village offers great food options for the family, including Stewart’s Root Beer, Tony Baloney’s, and Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory.
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Also mentioned in the article were places like Avenue Le Club, McLoone’s Pier House, and 100 Ocean, all places that give Long Branch’s boardwalk an upscale feel.
To check out the rest of the list, you can read the complete article here.
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