Manalapan Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
township in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States
About Manalapan
The name "Manalapan" comes from the Lenape word forland of good breadorgood land to settle upon. Manalapan Township is primarily a suburban area and was originally formed by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 9, 1848, The area was created from existing portions of Freehold Township. Englishtown was formed as a borough from portions of Manalapan on January 4, 1888, based on the results of a referendum held the previous day. Yorketown is an unincorporated area located within Manalapan Township. The Battle of Monmouth was fought in Monmouth Battlefield State Park, which is in Freehold Township and Manalapan.
Top Attractions in Manalapan
Explore the best things to see and do in Manalapan:
- ★Avanti Salon & Spa
- ★Combat Sports
- ★Crest Fruit Farm
- ★Home of Moses Laird
- ★Knob Hill Country Lanes Bowling Center
- ★Knob Hill Golf Course
- ★Manalapan Recreation Center
- ★Monmouth Battlefield State Park
Where to Eat in Manalapan
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Dusal's Pizza
- 🍴La Rosa Chicken & GrillLa
- 🍴Michael's Cucina Italia
- 🍴Peking Pavilion
- 🍴Pino's Italian Restaurant
- 🍴Yo Mon Gourmet Yogurt
Manalapan Travel Guide Sections
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