Named after Thomas Eaton, who founded the area on a grist mill, the town of Eatontown, New Jersey, still stands strong today. It became a borough of the New Jersey municipal government in 1926. The town in Monmouth County is occupied by nearly 12,000 residents and is the 79th largest city in New Jersey. Its scenery is displayed through the national parks and continues to bring tourists back again and again.
So, what’s there to do? If you want to relax outside, you should visit Wampum Park. The park has benches throughout, and the Veterans Plaza and Gazebo, where you can conveniently sit and enjoy the view, breathe in the fresh air, or read that new book you’ve been itching to get started. For the more active types, the lake offers seasonal fishing. Another place to visit is the F. Bliss Price Arboretum and Wildlife Sanctuary. Jog or take a relaxing walk along the trails as you take in the sites and wildlife.
If being outside with a little more action is your thing, you won’t want to miss Knockerball New Jersey. Knockerball is a big inflatable ball that the user goes inside and then acts as a human bumper car. Enjoy one of the many games at the heart of Knockerball like Sumo Wrestling, Relay Races, and Soccer.
For a more mellow atmosphere, stop in and see a show at the Jersey Shore Performing Arts Center. It’s a non-profit that focuses on lifting the art culture in Eatontown and throughout New Jersey. They have several types of performing arts, such as ballets, musicals, and theatre performances. Once you are done with the show, you’ll want to stop in and grab a bite to eat at Firebirds Wood Fire Grill. The restaurant is styled after a wood lodge, with a lot of rustic decor. The best dish is the steak, which they are widely known for. For seafood lovers, they have tasty options, too. Pair your meal with one of their delicious cocktails.
If you’re into spooky fun, just a little down the road is Brighton Asylum. legend It functioned as a real asylum for mentally ill patients in the 1940s, before closing down in 1952. The reasons behind its closing are still surrounded by mystery today. Workers and patients started to disappear, and an investigation into the conditions that patients had to endure ultimately closed the asylum. These days, Brighton Asylum is home to a live-action haunted house, escape rooms, ax throwing, and more. There have also been reports of paranormal activity in the city.
The asylum was transformed after sitting vacant for 59 years, and during that time, countless pests took up residence there. If you are having a similar pest issue in your home or business, contact Elite Pest Control. We are the top-rated pest control service in the area, and we offer free estimates and night and weekend appointments to eliminate your pest issues. We can take care of infestations ranging from ants, roaches, and bed bugs to raccoons, opossum, and rodents.
