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The water slide was five stories tall and just looking up at it, I felt a loss of breath. But my little ones only felt excitement and before I could grasp their hands and say no, they were gone, up the stairs, eager to take it on. I resisted the urge to stop them and watched as they climbed fm radio stations in los angeles the stairs to the top. I sat on one of the lounge chairs, pretending to not be worried, anxiously waiting as they came down. Swoosh! Down came the 6-year-old. Swoosh! , down came his 7-year-old brother shortly after. I watched as they effortlessly swam out of the pool, paused, looked at each other, and then simultaneously laughed out loud. That was the coolest ever! Let s go again! And just like that, I was hit with the realization that my children had grown bigger and more adventurous, since the last time I had the opportunity to stop and absorb it all.
We were spending the weekend at Wildwood, NJ as guests of Morey s Piers and Beachfront Waterparks and my family and I had just joined in on the exciting Wipe-Out fm radio stations in los angeles Race . I thought throwing myself, face first, down a water slide which sped me so fast I was down and done in just seconds, would be a great bonding experience with my boys,  but what is also great about getaways with the family, and I have said this many times before, is that you learn something new about them that you might have missed when caught up in the busy schedules of daily life.
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We toured the piers practically on our own the entire time we were there. The service we received from ride operators, to carnival game hosts, to managers (at one point I had a question that required fm radio stations in los angeles the assistance of a manager), was friendly, immediate, and professional. Professional service. At a boardwalk carnival. It s not something you can easily overlook.
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The newest addition to the park is the [artbOX], where re-purposed shipping containers were put together to form a 10,000 square foot interactive artists colony. The space houses a collection of art work by local artists, shops, as well as a performance fm radio stations in los angeles space for the School of Rock , a performance program featuring bands of regional fm radio stations in los angeles young musicians (and after which the movie was based). It is probably one of the coolest thing I have ever seen on a pier. When you visit make sure to connect with the artists. They are really friendly and really talented.
When it comes to food, you have your standard boardwalk selection all along the Wildwood s boardwalk. But Morey s Piers offers fm radio stations in los angeles some different, more upscale dining (but still casual and always family-friendly) experiences as well, without breaking the bank.
The Soggy Dollar Beach Bar over looking the waterpark and the beach is a beautiful setting, especially during the sunset hours. We enjoyed a few cocktails, while the kids savored their lemonades (note that the lemonades are HUGE and can probably be split up among the little ones). I had a great meal and service experience here, but really relaxing while overlooking the beach is pretty spectacular. You almost forget you are in an amusement park.
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We enjoyed fm radio stations in los angeles the cute streets and shops found throughout. Families can learn about Wildwood s history at the George F. Boyer Historical Museum , or take on a game of mini golf at Dragons Lair Minigolf .
Needless to say, the town has tons of motels, hotels, and rental lodging to choose from, and Morey s Piers owns six resorts. We stayed at the Starlux , which is definitely Doo Wop inspired. Its colorful, antique vibe is charming and happy, and the hotel itself is centrally located with the beach a short walk away, as well as eateries and shops. Starlux fm radio stations in los angeles offers its guests complimentary use of beach cruisers, a nice option in the early mornings, when cruising the boardwalk (till 11am) is allowed.
You could walk to the piers, but on a hot day (or after a long day at the parks) the walk can feel a bit long. That s when the boardwalk tramcar, which starts operations around 11am and shuts downs around 1am, comes in handy. It s $3.00 per person (cash only, small bills preferred), per ride, and it takes about 30 minutes to ride the boardwalk from one end to another. Watch the tramcar, please! will be a common sound you will hear during your visit, avoiding their path as you walk is a beloved sport from those who have grown up visiting Wildwood.
We had a great time, and it was a wonderful first experience for my family: our first time at Morey s Piers and my husband s first time to the Jersey Shore! We played and swam to our heart s content. We enjoyed the fabulous sit down dining, as well as the boardwalk treats of funnel cakes and ice cream my husband and teen even participated in the Curley Fries Eating Contest ! They lost to a man that ate 4.5 pounds of these (my teen and son both ate about 1.15 each!!), but I love them for trying!
Though summers at Morey s Piers are not to be missed, I was told by Will Morey himself that their Halloween events in October are even better. Many thanks to Morey s Piers and their partners for providing us with such a wonderful experience. We are happy to add Wildwood, NJ to our list of family favorites.
Carol is her happiest when on an adventure, either close to home or farther away. She's the mom to three fun boys and wife to a handsome Irish/Scot. She lives in New Jersey with her happy crew, but will always be a girl from Brooklyn. You can read her full profile here .