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Fun course, but expensive and usually crowded
Pirate Island has three locations. The 2 in Avalon and Sea Isle City are identical. The one in...
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Pirate Island has three locations. The 2 in Avalon and Sea Isle City are identical. The one in Ocean City, NJ is apparently different but I am not sure how so. Pirate Island offers 18 holes on a multi-level course (including a few inside a "cave"). There are some water obstacles, rocks, "rough," hills, etc. It offers a challange slightly above average. Kids will enjoy the waterfall and the "rickety" bridge along the course. There is a lot of replay value here as it just seems difficult to master no matter how many times you play it. Lots of crowds here on weekends and cloudy days. At $8-9 per game it is expensive, but there is an opportunity (luck-based) to win a free game. Worth a try to vacationers in the Avalon area.
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Good selection of periodicals, but limited otherwise
The Paper Peddler serves its purpose best as a place to pick up daily local and national newspapers...
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The Paper Peddler serves its purpose best as a place to pick up daily local and national newspapers as well as magazines. The shop also sells lottery tickets and has a decent selection of mostly new paperback and hardback books. The limited space available means that the book selection is marginal at best, and one should not go here expecting to find less-popular releases. As many seashore shops do, this store sells some vacation essentials like beach games and t-shirts. The staff could be more friendly and usually seems to be unwilling to help customers do much besides check out. Prices ar egenerally set at retail with no discounts on most books. There are some children's books, but be careful with kids because they keep adult magazines at the top row of the magazine racks (out of reach but not necessarily out of sight of small children).
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Hoy's Five & Ten
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Department Stores
28 2 Ave
Avalon,
New Jersey
(609) 967-7271
Lots of knick-knacks and souvenirs...for a price
Hoy's sells all kinds of different things from local souvenirs (t-shirts, postcards), to toys,...
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Hoy's sells all kinds of different things from local souvenirs (t-shirts, postcards), to toys, candy, cookware, greeting cards, etc. It's designed to be a one-stop shop for just about everything but groceries while you visit the NJ Shore. In this respect, it does a pretty good job. You do pay for this convenience though as virtually every item is price 10-20% (or more) above retail. The store's aisles are fairly narrow which creates a problem when the store is crowded. The staff seems competent but usually unwilling to attend to customer requests. Hoy's scores high marks for selection and convenience but charges a premium for their goods.
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A hidden gem containing Avalon's history
The Avalon Museum moved into its current location on 39th Street around 1998. Although the...
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The Avalon Museum moved into its current location on 39th Street around 1998. Although the building is relatively small with only a few rooms of exhibits, there is much to learn here about this small shore town. Historical records and photographs dating back as far as the 19th Century as well as information about local businesses and homes are found here. There are also parts that focus on the development on the island as well as history-changing events such as the devastating March storm of 1962. The only full-time employee is a very knowledgeable and helpful man who stands ready to expand on any photo or artifact in the museum. As a non-profit, the museum lives completely on contributions from individuals and the support of the state. There is no admission charge, but they accept donations (which are well-deserved with the amount of effort put into the museum). Every visitor or local in the Avalon area should visit the museum once. It is open every day during the summer (although only into the mid-afternoon).
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Decent, simple italian food and pizza
Nemo's is a convenient Italian/pizza place in Avalon. For eating in or taking out, it probably...
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Nemo's is a convenient Italian/pizza place in Avalon. For eating in or taking out, it probably offers the best "fast" Italian food on the island. Nemo's also offers delivery, and will even deliver food directly to the beach. The dining in area is small, but the wait staff is attentice to customers and the overall presentation is simple yet effective. Portions of food are generous on main courses, but a little less so on some sides. The house salads need more vegetables and/or better lettuce. The pizza is very good and not overly greasy. Sandwiches utilize fresh ingredients. Pasta is not overcooked and the sauce is plain but decent. The value is wonderful. It is very easy to get a complete Italian dinner for $10 or less per person here. Unfortunately, Nemo's does not accept credit cards (which is not too unusual for places here). That is inconvenient, and needs to be changed. Still, Nemo's offers great value.
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Avalon Freeze
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Restaurants
Avalon,
New Jersey
(609) 967-4141
Best soft ice cream at South NJ shore
Avalon Freeze is a classic dairy stand. It has stood for decades and is open every day in the...
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Avalon Freeze is a classic dairy stand. It has stood for decades and is open every day in the summer. They offer both soft ice cream and yogurt, but only in vanilla and chocolate flavors. All taste excellent (even the fat-free yogurt). Water ice is also available for those who want something lighter, and it is decent. They make sundaes, shakes, and banana splits as well as many other treats. Their best item, however, is the "Avalon Freezer." Similar (but better than) a Dairy Queen "Blizzard," the Freezer involves choosing ice cream or yogurt, adding a candy like crushed M&Ms, mixing them together in the same machine used to make milkshakes, and then adding more candy to the top. It is fairly big, and fairly expensive ($5), but absolutely delicious. There is no wonder why the Freeze is crowded from around 7-11 PM (when they close) just about every night.
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Kohler's Bakery
Category:
Bakeries
2709 Dune Dr
Avalon,
New Jersey
(609) 967-3694
Delicious donuts (famous for their cream ones)
Kohler's opens early every day in the summer (except Thursday when they are closed) and people are...
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Kohler's opens early every day in the summer (except Thursday when they are closed) and people are eager to get their hands on their many different pastries. They have perhaps best known for their delicious cream donuts, but offer many other varieties like crullers and jelly donuts. The bakery itself is small, but coffee, cookies, and cakes are also offered. Most of what they sell is good, but their cakes actually leave some to be desired. Unfortunately they just taste too dry even though the icing is good. Just about everything else they sell is wonderful and sells out by early afternoon almost every day. Prices are very reasonable given the quality of the treats.
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