Day Itinerary
12 Activities
Day 1
157 mi0.4 mi
On the Way to Atlantic Coast
Today you'll see the world's largest model railroad, Impressionist paintings coming to life, and important historical monuments.
08:20
New York
Try to begin your journey no later than 8 a.m. Today is a full day of driving and exploring, and morning traffic can cause problems for later in the day.
43.1 mi1 hr
09:3010 min
The Spot Where World War One Ended
Historic Site
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When did the First World War end? Any schoolchild will tell you that it was in 1918. However, this isn't quite right. In fact, the United States didn't ratify and sign the Treaty of Versailles until 1921.
And it happened here, on the golf course, where President Warren Harding signed the document ending World War I.
Now there's only a memorial plaque, installed at the place of the document signing, to remind us of this significant event.
You can stop here for a few minutes. A photograph of this memorial will serve as a testament to the historical event that ended the First World War for the United States, three years later than most people think.
Be careful! The memorial is located very close to a busy highway.
And it happened here, on the golf course, where President Warren Harding signed the document ending World War I.
Now there's only a memorial plaque, installed at the place of the document signing, to remind us of this significant event.
You can stop here for a few minutes. A photograph of this memorial will serve as a testament to the historical event that ended the First World War for the United States, three years later than most people think.
Be careful! The memorial is located very close to a busy highway.
11.1 mi15 min
10:001 hr
Northlandz
Art Gallery
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One of the largest model railways in the world is located in Northlandz. Such a large-scale exhibit is interesting for both children and adults. The owner of the museum has been doing this for 40 years.
The collection includes about 135 locomotives and thousands of train cars. The total length of the railroad tracks is over 8 miles. The model also presents many humorous scenes from the daily lives of railway workers.
Around the museum building, there's a narrow-gauge railway waiting for you to try!
Open: Fri-Sat-Sun 10 a.m - 6 p.m.
The collection includes about 135 locomotives and thousands of train cars. The total length of the railroad tracks is over 8 miles. The model also presents many humorous scenes from the daily lives of railway workers.
Around the museum building, there's a narrow-gauge railway waiting for you to try!
Open: Fri-Sat-Sun 10 a.m - 6 p.m.
29.7 mi50 min
11:501 hr 30 min
Grounds For Sculpture
Landmark
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Grounds for Sculpture is a very interesting sculpture park, where you'll find 300+ exhibits of various genres, both classic and abstract. The sculptures are made of metal, stone, plastic, paper, and other materials. Some of them are visible from afar, and some can only be found by sharp-eyed visitors.
Grounds for Sculpture is also a true gift for impressionism connoisseurs. The founder of the park recreated paintings by famous French masters in sculpture. You can walk into Van Gogh's famous ""Room in Arles"", join Renoir's ""Luncheon of the Boating Party"" or see Manet's ""Olympia"".
Grounds for Sculpture is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Grounds for Sculpture is also a true gift for impressionism connoisseurs. The founder of the park recreated paintings by famous French masters in sculpture. You can walk into Van Gogh's famous ""Room in Arles"", join Renoir's ""Luncheon of the Boating Party"" or see Manet's ""Olympia"".
Grounds for Sculpture is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
0.4 mi5 min
13:251 hr
Rat's Restaurant
Restaurant
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At Grounds for Sculpture, you can dine at the excellent Rat's Restaurant. The restaurant is not named after the character in Kenneth Grahame's book ""The Wind in the Willows"".
The restaurant's décor echoes Claude Monet's favorite garden in Giverny. French cuisine is served here, and the chefs take advantage of local New Jersey produce to create a distinctly French menu.
Book a table in advance by calling +1 (609) 584-7800.
The restaurant's décor echoes Claude Monet's favorite garden in Giverny. French cuisine is served here, and the chefs take advantage of local New Jersey produce to create a distinctly French menu.
Book a table in advance by calling +1 (609) 584-7800.
19 mi30 min
14:551 hr 30 min
Historic Walnford
Landmark
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This museum tells the 200-year-old story of life on a large farm. There are a variety of outbuildings to explore, including mills, a smithy, a coach house, sheds, barns, dams, and much more.
For two centuries the estate was owned by the Walns family, until 1985, when their heirs donated the site and land to the park.
For two centuries the estate was owned by the Walns family, until 1985, when their heirs donated the site and land to the park.
16.2 mi40 min
17:0530 min
"War Of The Worlds" by Orson Welles
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Did you know that aliens attacked Earth in 1938? It didn't really happen, but thousands of people in the US were convinced it did when they heard HG Wells' radio show, War of the Worlds, performed by Orson Welles. The radio show made the whole nation shudder, and perhaps never has a performance had such a strong impact on an audience.
In memory of this historical event, a monument has been erected in Van Nest Park with the image of a frightened family of radio listeners and Orson Welles reading the famous science fiction novel.
In memory of this historical event, a monument has been erected in Van Nest Park with the image of a frightened family of radio listeners and Orson Welles reading the famous science fiction novel.
31.4 mi50 min
18:255 min
Tesla Supercharger
Open Details
You can quickly charge your Tesla car here.
Tesla, 8 plugs, 150 kW.
0.2 mi5 min
18:3530 min
Jersey Shore Premium Outlets
Shopping Mall
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While your car is charging, grab a coffee and visit a couple of shops at Jersey Shore Premium Outlets.
5.5 mi20 min
19:351 hr 30 min
Silverball Retro Arcade
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Pinball machines are a true icon of American history.
Visiting this museum, you'll find yourself in a roadside diner from the 1960s with pinball machines dedicated to important cultural and historical events. You'll find games featuring The Beatles and Kiss, Muhammad Ali and Michael Jordan, the Simpsons and the Sopranos, and many others. There are more than 180 pinball machines to enjoy.
Visiting this museum, you'll find yourself in a roadside diner from the 1960s with pinball machines dedicated to important cultural and historical events. You'll find games featuring The Beatles and Kiss, Muhammad Ali and Michael Jordan, the Simpsons and the Sopranos, and many others. There are more than 180 pinball machines to enjoy.
0.3 mi5 min
21:101 hr
Porta Asbury Park
Bar
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Stop to dine at this wonderful Italian restaurant. Here you can taste delicious dishes and pizza that is beloved and famous around the world.
Porta is very popular and has excellent ratings, so book a table in advance by calling +1 (732) 776-7661.
Please note, the restaurant is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Porta is very popular and has excellent ratings, so book a table in advance by calling +1 (732) 776-7661.
Please note, the restaurant is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
0.4 mi5 min
22:159 hrsHotels
Asbury Ocean Club
9.3
Stay overnight at the Asbury Ocean Club and enjoy a lovely hotel overlooking the ocean. There are many other excellent hotels along the waterfront.