BETTER KNOW NJ
The Strand has been an arts destination since 1922. Image courtesy APC106 Photography
Head down the shore to enjoy concerts, wild rides, and the great outdoors. Liking Lakewood
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oasting the biggest pop- ulation in Ocean County, Lakewood is bustling. So there are plenty of reasons to make an outing of your
events include Neil Berg’s 100 Years of Broadway , which features selec- tions from musical theater smash hits such as Phantom of the Opera , Les Misérables , Jekyll & Hyde , and more. See the full schedule online. strand.org If you’re in the mood to wet your whistle, head to Icarus Brewing, which bills itself as New Jersey’s first mi- crobrewery. Visit their tasting room and beer garden to sample suds with intriguing names like Neon Fantasy and Making Whoopie. icarusbrewing.com Even the heartiest appetite will meet its match at Maggie’s Bar & Grill. Their Wow Cheeseburger comes
next visit to our GPS Lakewood loca- tion. We’ve gathered some great places in the area to catch a show, take a ride, and say hello to Mother Nature. The beautifully restored Strand Theater was designed by noted archi- tect Thomas Lamb, and it has hosted entertainment from cinema classics to comedy legends since the 1920s. Today, the theater hosts an eclectic lineup of music and theater. Upcoming
with an “Only if Hungry” warning and includes a triple-decker tower of meat and cheese. maggiesbarandgrillnj.com There’s also plenty to eat and drink at Six Flags Great Adventure. More im- portant, the theme park is home to 14 roller coasters like Medusa (pictured), At this tasting room, variety is always on the menu. Image courtesy Icarus Brewing .
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