Destination Monmouth County: 2023 Travel Guide Is Now Out

FREEHOLD, NJ – The 2023 Monmouth County Travel Guide is now available in both digital and print formats - and its cover photo is taken by the winner of the county's first Travel Guide photo contest.

“On behalf of the Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners, I am excited to announce that the 2023 County Travel Guide is available in both digital and paper format,” said Commissioner Director Thomas A. Arnone, liaison to the Division of Tourism.

“This year’s guide is incredibly unique because the cover is from our inaugural Travel Guide Cover Photo Contest held earlier this year. Congratulations again to Bill McKim for his award-winning photo,” Arnone said.

McKim, of Belmar, won the contest with his photo of the Belmar fishing pier, hooking a spot on the cover.

Runners-up Mark Canny of the Locust section of Middletown, who submitted a photo of the Twin Lights Lighthouse in Highlands, and Connor Kane of Asbury Park, who submitted a photo of Convention Hall in Asbury Park, also have their photos published in the guide.

The official Monmouth County Travel Guide includes details on popular attractions, landmarks, cultural insights, historical background, as well as information about transportation options and accommodation recommendations.

Arnone listed all the reasons Monmouth County is a great place to visit.

“Monmouth County is truly the best place to be during the summer months. From historical sites, our nationally recognized parks and golf courses, tasty dining options and, of course, our beaches, main streets and boardwalks, there is something for everyone when you visit Monmouth County,” he said.

Also listed is information on shopping opportunities, farmers markets, festivals, and information about the 2023 Monmouth County Fair.

The Monmouth County Travel Guide also features information about the County’s new Brewed and Distilled in Monmouth program.

Those interested in getting a copy of the guide can go to tourism.visitmonmouth.com to view the 2023 Travel Guide or can request to receive a paper copy by mail.

For more information about Monmouth County happenings, go tourism.visitmonmouth.com, or follow Monmouth County Tourism on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.