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Looking to beat the WINTER blahs? Lace up your skates and grab the kids for a spin across a frozen lake. Plan a girlfriends’ getaway replete with theater, shopping and dining. Escape to a spa and yoga weekend to just relax and breathe. Experience holiday shopping and celebrations in unique downtown centers. Feeling romantic? Valentine’s Day in a Victorian B&B or a sleek and sophisticated hotel will be a memorable treat for just the two of you. winter www.sparkexploreocean.com 11 summer The SUMMER excitement starts before Memorial Day and extends way past Labor Day with fun-filled beaches, fireworks, bonfires, outdoor cafes, pick-your-own farms, world-class surfing and lip-smackin’ good eats at food and entertainment festivals. Photo by B. Cuthbert fall Photo by R. Woods Just as the FALL foliage is starting to blaze with color, Ocean County’s vibrant arts scene is heating up. Fall is a perfect time to enjoy winery tours, bike rides, hikes and fall festivals. Bring the kids pumpkin or apple picking and throw in a stop at a hands-on museum, historic site or environmental center for an American history lesson in farming and a maritime region that was bustling well before the American Revolution. Photo by B. Cuthbert spring Come SPRING, you’ll find St. Patrick’s Day parades, film festivals, stunning blossoms in the parks, spacious beaches, and a calendar full of top-name performers and electrifying plays. Photo by T. Morrison


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