Allaire State Park

Climb aboard the antique steam trains from the Pine Creek Railroad. A 1/2-mile narrow-gauge train track winds through the park. Watch from your passenger car as an old engine chugs along the line.

Check out the historic Allaire Village after your train ride. Walk through seven restored buildings from a 19th-century ironworks town. The blacksmith shop demonstrates how people turned iron ore into usable tools. Stop by the visitors' center, which used to be a worker's house.

Hike or bike several miles of trails. Three trails are easy, with one moderate 6.5-mile jaunt. Head to the south side of the park to see up to 200 species of plants, including wildflowers, grasses, and trees.

Fish along the Manasquan River near the village. If you'd rather not fish, put in your kayak or canoe for a leisurely float on a hot summer's day.

Pick from a total of 45 tent or RV sites in the park. Six shelters offer cabin-like structures with bunks. Campsites are open year-round.