Asbury Park Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in New Jersey, United States
About Asbury Park
Asbury Park was founded as a Christian retreat in the 1800s by a man named James A. Bradley. It remained one of the most popular family resorts in the United States until 1970, when race riots burned down much of the downtown area. Soon radicals, beatniks, hippies, and musicians moved in, making Asbury Park a very diverse place where the famous "Stone Pony" saw the first performances of Bruce Springsteen and became symbolic of failed urban re-development in the 1980s and early 90s. In 1988, the city had about enough of its new cultures, and a plan to redevelop the entire waterfront went into affect. Most businesses were ordered to be closed, so the boardwalk, casino, hotels and amusements all closed for the redevelopment. High rise hotels and condos began construction, but were then abando
Top Attractions in Asbury Park
Explore the best things to see and do in Asbury Park:
- ★Asbury Park Casino
Where to Eat in Asbury Park
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Belmontes
- 🍴Crust & Crumble
- 🍴Lola's European Cafe
- 🍴Moonstruck
- 🍴Stella Marina
- 🍴Taka
Where to Stay in Asbury Park
- 🏨The Asbury Hotel
- 🏨The Berkeley Oceanfront Hotel
- 🏨The Empress Hotel
Asbury Park Travel Guide Sections
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