Everything Long Branch is known for
Songs written about the waterways and highways that run near Long Branch.
Asbury Park has a rich connection to some of America's most celebrated artists. The legendary Frank Sinatra himself referenced the city in song, wondering if a beautiful sight was Granada or Asbury Park.
In 1916, Nathan Handwerker quit his job at a competing hot dog stand and opened his own on the Coney Island boardwalk, undercutting the competition at five cents a dog. Doctors from nearby Coney Island Hospital ate there in their white coats to make the place look respectable. Every Fourth of July, the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest draws millions of viewers. The original stand still anchors the corner of Surf and Stillwell.
The Stone Pony opened in 1974 and became the launching pad for Bruce Springsteen and the Jersey Shore sound.
The Sandy Hook Lighthouse, lit in 1764, is the oldest working lighthouse in the United States.
The Coney Island hot dog stand that started it all in 1916. Home of the July 4th eating contest. Mustard not ketchup.
One man hand-cutting basil and drizzling olive oil on every pizza since 1965 in Brooklyn.
Nathan's hot dogs the Cyclone roller coaster and the boardwalk. Old-school NYC summer.
32 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.
Prepare to be wowed by this stunning mansion, a testament to the Gilded Age and the legacy of one of America's most influential families. This is the Murry Guggenheim House, now the library for Monmouth University.…
Pull over for a second – you're driving past a place that’s witnessed centuries of New Jersey history! This is the Parker Homestead, and its main house dates all the way back to 1720! The Parker Homestead, located right…
Admire the elegance of this 1870 house, now the Woman's Club of Red Bank, showcasing Victorian-era architecture. The house was built for Anthony Reckless and completed around 1870 in Red Bank, New Jersey. The Anthony…
Before it was the Count Basie Center, this performing arts center opened in 1926 as the Carlton Theater. It was a glamorous movie palace, bringing the magic of Hollywood to Red Bank. Fast forward to 1973, and the…
Step back in time as you approach the Paramount Theatre, a shimmering beacon of Asbury Park's golden age. The Paramount Theatre opened in 1930, a dazzling centerpiece alongside the Convention Hall on the boardwalk.…
The Stone Pony opened in 1974 and became the launching pad for Bruce Springsteen and the Jersey Shore sound.
Asbury Park has a rich connection to some of America's most celebrated artists. The legendary Frank Sinatra himself referenced the city in song, wondering if a beautiful sight was Granada or Asbury Park.
Get ready for a blast from the past! This area was once home to Palace Amusements, a legendary indoor amusement park and a symbol of Asbury Park's glory days. Palace Amusements opened way back in 1888. For decades, it…
This unassuming patch of land was once a crucial early warning system against Soviet bombers. During the Cold War, Highlands Air Force Station was on constant alert, scanning the skies for any sign of attack. The…
For over a century, these twin lighthouses kept ships safe as they navigated into New York Harbor. Built in 1862, the Navesink Twin Lights replaced two older, less powerful beacons. Their innovative design made them…
Pull over, friend, because this unassuming spot was once at the bleeding edge of military technology, helping to win World War II. This is Camp Evans, where scientists developed crucial radar technology for the U.S.…
This sandy spit of land witnessed over a century of artillery innovation. Fort Hancock and the Sandy Hook Proving Ground tested the limits of American weaponry for generations. Construction on Fort Hancock began in…
Get ready to be amazed by the Bell Labs Holmdel Complex! This seemingly ordinary office park was once a hotbed of innovation, a place where technological miracles were practically an everyday occurrence. Between 1962…
Ever wonder what secrets these old walls could tell? This is the Seabrook-Wilson House, also known as the Spy House, and it's got a past steeped in local lore.Built sometime before 1720, the house sits overlooking…
Standing since 1764, this is the oldest working lighthouse in the United States, a beacon of maritime history. Designed by Isaac Conro, the Sandy Hook Lighthouse was built to guide ships safely through the treacherous…
The Sandy Hook Lighthouse, lit in 1764, is the oldest working lighthouse in the United States.
Imagine standing guard, knowing the fate of New York City rested, in part, on your shoulders. That's what soldiers at Fort Hancock did for over 50 years. Construction of the fort began in the late 1890s, with the first…
Imagine life before tractors and supermarkets. That's what you'll find at Longstreet Farm. This farm, whose farmhouse was built between 1790 and 1810, shows what farm life was like in Monmouth County in the mid-19th…
Imagine life in New Jersey before the United States even existed! That's what the Holmes–Hendrickson House represents. Built around 1754, this farmhouse offers a tangible connection to the pre-Revolutionary era. The…
This unassuming spit of land witnessed the birth of modern American weaponry. For over a century, Sandy Hook Proving Ground was where the U.S. Army tested its most cutting-edge artillery. Established in 1874, the…
Right over there, a discovery was made that helped prove the Big Bang theory! In 1965, Arno Penzias and Robert Wilson were using the Holmdel Horn Antenna for radio astronomy research at Bell Labs. They were trying to…
Imagine this quiet field filled with the chaos of battle – this is Monmouth Battlefield, where a key turning point in the Revolutionary War unfolded. On a sweltering day in 1778, General George Washington's Continental…
Pull over for a second and imagine a Staten Island far removed from the city – a place of sprawling farms and elegant estates. This is the Seguine Mansion, a window into that bygone era. Joseph H. Seguine built this…
Daredevils once plunged from this iconic Coney Island structure, a thrilling reminder of the park's golden age of amusement and innovation. Originally built for the 1939 New York World's Fair, the Parachute Jump was…
That lonely sentinel out on Raritan Bay? That's the Great Beds Light, and it's more than just a pretty picture. It's a symbol of resilience. The Great Beds Light Station was built to mark a large shoal, known as the…
In 1916, Nathan Handwerker quit his job at a competing hot dog stand and opened his own on the Coney Island boardwalk, undercutting the competition at five cents a dog. Doctors from nearby Coney Island Hospital ate…
The Coney Island hot dog stand that started it all in 1916. Home of the July 4th eating contest. Mustard not ketchup.
Hold on tight! You're about to virtually ride a legend: the Coney Island Cyclone. This iconic wooden roller coaster first opened on 1927. Designed by Vernon Keenan, the Cyclone quickly became a symbol of Coney Island's…
Nathan's hot dogs the Cyclone roller coaster and the boardwalk. Old-school NYC summer.
Imagine this beach bristling with cannons, ready to defend New York from enemy ships! That was Fort Tilden's purpose for over a century.Construction on Fort Tilden began in 1917, as the US entered World War I, though…
This isn't just another beach; it's a testament to early efforts to bring recreation to city dwellers. Jacob Riis Park, named after the famous social reformer, offered a seaside escape. In 1912, spurred by Jacob Riis's…
Imagine a last-ditch effort to avoid war, right here on Staten Island. In 1776, as the Revolutionary War raged, representatives of the British Crown and the American colonies met at the Conference House, then owned by…