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Calling all Lighthouse Lovers!  Lighthouse Challenege Weekend will take the Jersey Shore by storm on October 20 & 21, 2012.  During this weekend, lighthouse afficionados will attempt to visit 15 lighthouses along the coast.  This package includes Two Guest Passes to each Lighthouse, as well as an overnight stay halfway along the route at the Holiday Inn of Toms River, plus two Official Lighthouse Challenge 2012 T-Shirts.  Holiday Inn will also provide Breakfast for Two on Sunday morning to the Winner.  Enjoy it and fuel up before embarking on the second leg of your journey.

The New Jersey Lighthouses and select museums are eager to announce they will again be hosting a “Lighthouse Challenge of New Jersey” weekend on October 20th & 21st, 2012. Visitors will enjoy the opportunity to tour the state and visit each lighthouse over the weekend, and help raise needed funds for continued lighthouse preservation.

These majestic beacons have played an importantrole in New Jersey's history, guarding mariners and protecting our coasts for over a century. Lighthouses serve as a reminder of American ingenuity while honoring the values of safety and heroism. Visit the lighthouses and museums on the Challenge for an opportunity to step back in time and learn more about our state and country's history.

Hours of operation for each lighthouse can be found on lighthouse and museum websites listed below, and at www.lighthousechallengenj.org, www.njlhs.org and www.visitnj.org.  Night climbs will be offered as well at Absecon, Barnegat, Cape May, Sandy Hook, Tinicum and Tuckerton Seaport.

The lighthouses encourage the public to take advantage of this special weekend to financially support and preserve the maritime history of our state as we face the same economic challenges as other sectors of commerce.

Following is a list of all of the participating lighthouses and museums:

Absecon

Barnegat

Barnegat Light Historical Museum

Cape May

Cape May County Museum

East Point

Finns Point

Hereford Inlet

Navesink/Twin Lights

US Life Saving Station

Sandy Hook

Sea Girt

Tatham Life Saving Station

Tinicum

Tuckerton Seaport

The Holiday Inn of Toms River is a full-service hotel offering a blend of comfort and convenience which is unparalleled among Toms River NJ hotels. The Holiday Inn features 173 contemporary guest rooms including Jacuzzi rooms. The Atlantis Ballroom is perfect for weddings, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, sweet 16's, and other special events up to 325 people. Meeting packages and facilities are also available for corporate groups.

The Holiday Inn of Toms River is located in Ocean County near exit 82 of the Garden State Parkway, on the Eastbound side of Route 37, near Seaside Heights, Seaside Park, Lavallette, Ocean Beach, Beachwood, Cedar Grove, Ocean Gate, Bayville, and Barnegat Bay. Local corporations and attractions in our area include the Toms River Country Club, Ocean County Historical Museum, River Lady Cruise & Dinner Boat, Knuckle Heads Comedy Club, Ritacco Center/Poland Springs Arena, Lakehurst NAES, Ocean County College, Robert Miller Air Park, and Oyster Creek/Exelon Power Plant. We are just 10 minutes from Seaside Heights Beach and Boardwalk, 15 minutes from Lakewood BlueClaws Baseball at FirstEnergy Park, 30 minutes from Point Pleasant Beach and Boardwalk, and about 60 minutes from Atlantic City.

The Holiday Inn of Toms River Features:

• Check-in: 3pm and Check-Out: 12 noon
• Children 19 & under stay free with an adult (guests must be 21 to check-in)
• The Palms Restaurant & Lounge
• Room Service (During Restaurant Hours)
• High Speed Wireless Internet Access Throughout
• 24 Hour Business Center
• Fitness Center
• Heated Indoor Pool, Sauna, & Outdoor Sundeck
• 24 Hour Game Room
• ATM Machine in Lobby
• Free USA Today (M-F)
• Corporate, Group, and Extended Stay Rates Available
• Ballrooms & Meeting Rooms Available
• Proud Sponsor - Jersey Shore Convention and Visitors Bureau

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Lighthouse Challenge New Jersey will take place on Saturday, October 20th and Sunday, October 21, 2012.

Holiday Inn Toms River Gift Certificate is good for a one night stay on Saturday, October 21, 2012 and includes breakfast for two on Sunday morning.