Asbury Park offers a range of activities that suit all tastes and styles, making it a fun and versatile destination to host a fabulous bachelorette celebration. Treat the bride-to-be with a Jersey Shore extravaganza. From the classic boardwalk to eclectic shopping experiences as well as endless entertainment opportunities and unique eateries, our city by the sea is an ideal place to host a pre-wedding celebration. Besides the obvious choices of a beach day, a show at The Stone Pony, and a night out at Porta, there are so many fun things to do around Asbury Park for bridesmaids to enjoy their last hoorah with the bride before her big day. Read on for all of our picks for memorable activities for a bachelorette party in Asbury Park, New Jersey.
Asbury Park
Asbury Lanes | 209 4th Avenue
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Guests can eat, drink, and bowl at Asbury Lanes. Once there, visitors can grab a cocktail, or enjoy a meal at the on-site retro-themed diner, which has everything from delicious boozy shakes to loaded waffle fries. The Lanes don’t take reservations, so availability is on a first come first serve basis. Each bowling lane can accommodate up to six people per party. Asbury Lanes also hosts local and national touring acts, DJs, and themed events. Be sure to check the event calendar to see what’s on the schedule.
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Arm Vibes Bracelet Bar | 658 Cookman Avenue
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Arm Vibes Bracelet Bar, located inside the Shoppes in the Arcade, is the Jersey Shore’s first permanent jewelry experience. Permanent jewelry is welded together instead of secured with a clasp (although there is a clasp option if the permanent kind is not for you!) Permanent bracelets are a cute and sentimental way to celebrate the bond you have with the bridal party. The bracelet boutique has a build-your-own Bracelet Bead Bar and the entire shop is available to be booked to host private parties.
Freedom Rocks | 550 Cookman Avenue #106
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Freedom Rocks crystal shop and boutique is always hosting unique and experienced readers, mediums, and spiritual services inside of the Cookman Avenue location. Freedom Rocks has a special Aura Camera on-site, which offers a glimpse into the subject’s energetic field at a particular moment in time through an Aura Photo. After the photo is taken, sit with an experienced Freedom Rocks staff member to receive an aura reading where you will discuss the colors in your aura and what it all means. Aura photography is available during store hours based on staff availability. It is recommended that visitors schedule an appointment in advance. Also be sure to check out Freedom Rocks’ event calendar, as there are often in-store events such as yoga classes, community gong baths, tarot card readings, and more.
Hot Sand | 550 Cookman Avenue #103
This spot is where the “I Do” crew creates some gorgeous glass art pieces. Hot Sand Studio in Asbury Park provides hands-on glass-blowing instruction where participants can learn about the art of glass blowing and make their own candy dish, cup, vase, or ornament. The studio has a viewing area where guests can watch everyone make their own one-of-a-kind items. No prior glassblowing skills or artistic knowledge is required.
House of Independents | 572 Cookman Avenue
No trip to Asbury Park is complete without live music, and House of Independents is a surefire way to tick the box. Every weekend HOI hosts themed DJ Nights, such as 90s Night, Gimme Gimme Disco, and Taylor Swift Night, to name a few, as well as national and local touring acts. The venue is conveniently located across the street from Asbury Ale House, making it a great place to go out dancing before inevitably heading down to Johnny Macs.
The Paranormal Museum — Paranormal Books + Curiosities | 621 Cookman Avenue
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If the bride loves all things ~spooky~ and Halloween-themed, then the party absolutely must make a trip to The Paranormal Museum. Grab tickets for one of the Ghost Walking Tours or just check out the haunted shop and museum on Cookman Avenue. Visitors can hop on the “Ghosts of the Boardwalk Tour” — a moonlit stroll along Asbury Park’s historic boardwalk, and the “Haunted Pub Tour” — a guided indoor tour through Asbury Park’s dark, deadly, and most historic and reportedly haunted locations, or the “Ghosts + Legends of Downtown” tour which keeps visitors centrally located near Cookman and the main shopping area. Tickets can be purchased on the website.
Silverball Retro Arcade + Museum | 1000 Ocean Avenue
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With over 200 games, including everything from 1930s-era pinball machines to skee ball and air hockey tables, the Silverball Retro Arcade on the boardwalk is a great place to take the crew. An all-day pass is $25 and guests can enter/exit the arcade throughout the day. All games are free to play, so no coins are required! When it’s time for a snack, the Silverball Cafe inside of the arcade has a selection of classic boardwalk treats including pizza, chicken, hot dogs, and more. Even better — there’s a photo booth you can take photos in.
SweetDaniB Cookie Kitchen + Petite Party Studio | 717 Bangs Avenue
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Guests can create sweet memories at SweetDani B Cookie Kitchen with a private cookie decorating class. Cookie artist and expert Dani Boglivi-Fiori will share her icing tips and techniques with your small group to create a fabulous platter of cookies in the theme of the guest’s choice. Prospective bakers can fill out this form to inquire about booking a private cookie party.
Tandem Cycle | 200 Cookman Avenue
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For the bride who loves a good gym sesh, a visit to Tandem Cycle is a must-to. Tandem Cycle is a premier indoor cycling experience conveniently located on Cookman Avenue. The beat-based classes are fun, and empowering, have fire playlists, and are taught by motivating instructors. Tandem’s themed classes include everything from “Jonas Brothers vs. One Direction” to “Hip Hop Thursday.” Whether the crew has experience on a spin bike or not, Tandem is a no-judgement zone. No prior spin or workout experience is necessary. Cyclers can bring their own spin shoes or rent them on-site at the Tandem front desk for $3. Tandem’s bikes are compatible with SPD cleats.
Uncorked Wine Inspired Creations | 612 Cookman Avenue
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Guests can bring their favorite wine, beer, or non-alcoholic beverages and snacks and Uncorked Wine Inspired Creations will supply the wine glasses, paper goods, utensils, and painting supplies. The staff of artists will guide participants step-by-step to create their own masterpieces. It costs $35 per person for a session Monday through Thursday and $40 per person Friday and Saturday. A $250 deposit is required to hold the date. The deposit will be either applied to the event or refunded when the minimum number of guests has been registered. A personalized painting can be requested for an additional $35. And the best part is that everyone gets to take home their own art!
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Ocean Grove
Armadillo Tintype | 66 South Main Street, 2nd Floor Studio #26
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Armadillo Tintype by Vanessa Maestri Wagner is a hand-crafted tintype and ambrotype photograph using a historic 19th-century wet plate collodion process. Visitors can tet individual portraits or small group photos of up to four people done right in Ocean Grove inside the Jersey Shore Arts Center. Sessions are by appointment only and take about 30-45 minutes for shooting and then an additional 45 minutes for the photo plate to be completed. Armadillo Tintype notes that subjects don’t need to be present during the plate finish work and they encourage guests to take the short walk into Asbury Park to grab dinner, drinks, or shop while the photo plate is being prepared. Requests to book available weekends can be done online by session size, and private sessions can be requested via email.
