It seems to me that people around here are much too apathetic about our downtown...ok, it doesn't have a lot of stores to browse in right now, but guess what...if we showed a bit more interest in patronizing the businesses that are down there, more would follow. And consider this...how many areas in this country would love to have a downtown where you can walk around safely, that has so much history, and has so much potential?
Ok...I can hear you now..."there's no place to park." Not so. Check the parking map on Toms River Online, or check out the parking information on the downtown site (www.downtowntomsriver.com/bid/parking.htm). It's just not a good excuse anymore.
And consider all the great events coming up....Chili Fest, Crusin', Founders Day, Ice Cream, the Farmer's Market...etc...you'll miss out if you don't have downtown Toms River on your radar screen.
And when you attend the events, take a few minutes to check out the restaurants, galleries, and other businesses down there...you CAN have fun in downtown Toms River....prove it to yourself!
2 comments:
I agree that there isn't too much to do in Downtown Toms River to keep one interested for hours on end, but it is nice to go there now and then. The few restaurants are nice as well as some of the museums. The Waterhouse museum is fascinating and one can linger in there for at least an hour AND get some personal history from the artist. The downtown festivals are second to none!! This town really goes all out and tries to improve them each and every time. Just gotta go and explore... you never know what you will find in Downtown Toms River.
I think its a shame that residents have no desire to go downtown. The biggest events of the year take place there including the Halloween parade. People are just lazy and dont want to park and walk, or find a parking spot. I think its horrible. What a nice little downtown with great restaurants and stores.
Post a Comment