Community Magazine October 2009

Crayola Creativity and National Canal Musuem There are no limits on creativity or imagination at the Crayola Factory . You can color, draw, paint and create with the latest Crayola prod- ucts without having to worry about the cleanup afterwards. Each cre- ative space invites you to play and explore while learning and having lots and lots of fun. See how Crayola Crayons and Markers are made. Learn about the history of the Crayola brand. Explore dozens of interactive projects and activities. This is not the real manufacturing plant, but instead a visitor center that allows the child inside each person to unleash his or her creative spirit. Themes and projects change each quarter, giving visitors a variety of projects to create throughout the year. In the same building, and included in the admission price, you can visit the National Canal Museum , the only museum focus- ing on the nation’s historic canals. The museum features hands- on activities and interactive exhibits. There is a water-works room, train gallery, canal life exhibit and hands-on “build a canal” exhibit. Hours: Tuesday-Friday 9:30-3pm, Sunday 12-5pm • Cost: $9.98 for both museums ($1 off each ticket • with AAA card) Location: 30 Centre Square, Easton, PA • Contact: 610-515-8000 • A Pleasant Point Point Pleasant Beach has proven to be a most pleas- ant fall experience for many families. Along the southern boardwalk are loads of activities , arcades and shops that you may enjoy browsing through while strolling with your family. You can bring your own skates and/or bikes and ride along the beauti- ful beachfront or enjoy the Jenkinson’s Aquarium, Fun House or Castaway Cove Miniature Golf. A little further up, the boardwalk ends near Manasquan Inlet , a prime fishing area, where you can fish and rent a boat. Jenkinson’s Aquarium Hours: Sunday-Friday 9:30-5pm • Cost: adults $10, children (3-12) and seniors $6 • Location: 300 Ocean Avenue, Pt. Pleasant Beach NJ • Contact: 732-892-0600 • Seaside Town At the southern tip of New Jersey lies the Cape May Shore with loads of outdoor activities for the entire family. Cape May town is a historic village dating back to the 1600’s. Families with an interest inAmerican history will get a real thrill out of seeing old historic homes and the lighthouse . The lighthouse in what is now Cape May Point State Park has marked the entrance to the Delaware Bay since 1859. Walk the 199 steps up to the watch gallery for a magnificent, panoramic view. The town also offers a Naval Air Station , nature walks and a zoo. Enjoy the salt-water mist at the water- front as you take part in activities such as fishing and whale and dolphin watching. Various Fishing Charters Hours: 8am-8pm (call ahead) • Cost: prices vary • Location: Starlight Fishing: 6200 Park Blvd., • Wildwood Crest, NJ Legal Limit and First Cast Sport: Utsch’s Marina, • Cape May NJ Contact: • Starlight Fishing Charter 609-729-3400 Legal Limit Charter 609-405-4591 or visit www. legallimitcharters.com First Cast Sport Fishing 609-352-8668 or 609-377-1875 or visit www.firstcastsportfishing.com Dolphin and Whale Watching Hours: 10am, 1pm 5:30pm • Cost: 2-hour trip $28, • 3-hour whale and dolphin is $38 Location: Cape May Whale Watcher: Miss Chris • Marina, 890 2nd Ave., Cape May NJ, 08204 Contact: Cape May Whale Watcher 609-884-5445 • capemaywhalewatcher.com Lighthouse Hours: Monday-Friday 10-4pm, Sunday 10-6pm • Cost: adults $7, one child free and • $3 for each additional child under 12 Location: 215 Lighthouse Avenue, • Cape May Point State Park Contact: 609-884-5404 • Naval Air Station Hours: 9am-4pm • Cost: Adults $7, Children (3-12) $5 • Location: 500 Forrestal Rd, Cape May Airport • Contact: 609-886-8787 • 76 COMMUNITY MAGAZINE