Red Bank, New Jersey

The Borough of Red Bank is a town located in Monmouth County, New Jersey incorporated in 1908.

Tourism

New Jersey Transit train and bus service connects Red Bank to New York City and to other locations in New Jersey. Red Bank is two miles east of Exit 109 of the Garden State Parkway.

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Red Bank is a noted social and commercial destination, filled with boutiques, designer clothing and home stores, parks, and restaurants. The Count Basie Theatre hosts nationally known performers, including David Sedaris, James Brown, Bill Cosby, Bob Newhart, Foreigner, Andy Williams, Brian Setzer, and others. The Two River Theatre Company opened a large performance space on April 30 2005.

Related Topics:
David Sedaris - James Brown - Bill Cosby - Bob Newhart - Foreigner - Andy Williams - Brian Setzer - April 30 - 2005

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There have been several annual festivals held in Red Bank. See, e.g., Red Bank International Film Festival and the Two River Film Festival.

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There is an annual fireworks display (called "KaBoom! Fireworks on the Navesink") held on July 3 that is popular with those residing in the Metropolitan New York Area. Each summer, Red Bank hosts the Red Bank Jazz and Blues Festival in partnership with the Jersey Shore Jazz & Blues Society. "First Night," a New Year's Eve arts & entertainment festival, is a Red Bank event designed to provide an alternative to alcohol-related events.

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Boating, sculling, sailing, and fishing are popular outdoor activities in Red Bank. The Monmouth Boat Club, Marine Park, and the slips of the Molly Pitcher Inn provide access to the Navesink and, from there, the Atlantic Ocean.

Related Topics:
Boating - Sculling - Sailing - Fishing - Molly Pitcher - Atlantic Ocean

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