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Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Tour

Ocean Grove β€’ 1.5 hours β€’ 1 mile

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1.5 hoursDuration
1 mileDistance
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About This Tour

Discover this unique Victorian religious community with 114 original tent cottages and stunning architecture.

Tour Highlights

Great Auditorium - 6,500 seat wooden venueTent City - 114 original canvas-sided cottagesVictorian homes and B&BsCentennial Cottage museum

Quick Info

Location
Ocean Grove, Monmouth County
Duration
1.5 hours
Distance
1 mile
Difficulty
easy
Best Time to Visit
Summer Saturday mornings for best atmosphere

Tour Stops

1

Great Auditorium

21 Pilgrim Pathway

This 1894 wooden auditorium seats 6,500 and features a historic pipe organ.

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2

Tent City

Ocean Pathway

Walk through rows of 114 tent cottages, still used for summer worship gatherings.

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3

Centennial Cottage

Central Ave

Tour this museum showcasing Victorian-era camp meeting life.

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4

Ocean Pathway

Ocean Pathway

The grand boulevard leading to the beach, lined with ornate Victorian homes.

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πŸ’‘ Tips for This Tour

  • β€’No cars allowed on streets Sunday mornings in summer
  • β€’Check concert schedule at Great Auditorium
  • β€’Beach requires token (purchased at nearby stands)
  • β€’Many B&Bs offer history tours

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