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Voykit pocket guide · United States
Howell
One day is enough for Howell: park walk, mini‑golf, and a quick meal; drive or use a bus for the main sights.
Howell, NJ is a suburban township with a few outdoor attractions and family‑friendly activities. It lacks a walkable downtown, so a car or bus is needed. Most visitors can see the reservoir trail, Swingtime mini‑golf, and a local restaurant in a single day.
- Country
- United States
- Best months
- Apr–Oct
- Avoid
- Nov–Mar (short daylight, cooler temps)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- USD
- Money
- Currency is the US dollar (USD, $). Cards and phone payments work almost everywhere; carry a little cash for tips and small vendors.
- Daily spend
- Budget $70–$90 excl. bed · Mid $100–$130 excl. bed · High $150+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.
- Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance 911
- Plugs
- Types A, B · 120 V · 60 Hz · Chargers are dual-voltage; hair dryers and straighteners from 230 V countries need a converter.
- Tipping
- Sit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.; Bar: US$1–2 per drink or 20% of the tab.; Taxi / ride-hailing: 15–20%, in the app.; Hotel housekeeping: US$3–5 a night.; Porter / valet: US$2–5 per bag or car.; Tour guide: US$10–20 per person for a day tour.; Counter service / tablet prompts: Optional; 0–15%.
- Water
- Tap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.
- Toilets
- Free public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations. Rest areas on highways are free.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Mini‑golf (Swingtime) | $10–15 per person |
| Golf green fee (Howell Park Golf) | $49–69 |
| Meal at Seasons Coal Fired Bistro | $45 |
| Meal at Juanitos Restaurant | $18 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- EWR · Newark Liberty International Airport
- About 30 km (20 mi) north; shuttle or rental car to Howell.About 20 mi (30 km) north; shuttle or rental car to Howell.
Typical fares
- NJ Transit bus NYC ↔ Howell
- about $15 round‑trip (check schedule)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
A car is recommended; NJ Transit buses (routes 131, 135, 139, 64, 67, 836) serve US‑9 and connect to NYC and Newark. Parking is available at most attractions.
See and do
Known for
- Manasquan Reservoir trail
- Swingtime family mini‑golf
- Howell Park Golf Course
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Freehold | Drive west on US‑9, about 10 min; or NJ Transit bus 131 northbound, 15 min. | ≈20 min total |
| Asbury Park | Drive east on US‑9, about 15 min; or NJ Transit bus 139 southbound, 20 min. | ≈30 min total |
Sleep
- At 9 Motel
- Simple rooms, spa‑style bathtub, $100/night
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Excuse me / Sorry |
| Thank you | Thank you |
| How much is it? | How much is it? |
| Where is the restroom? | Where is the restroom? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake and 'hi, how are you?' — reply 'good, thanks'; avoid: Treating the question as a real health enquiry
- Restaurants: Tip 18–22% and wait for the check; avoid: Leaving without tipping
- Personal space: Keep an arm's length in queues; avoid: Standing close to strangers
- Politics and religion: Listen more than you speak; avoid: Opening with hot-button topics
- Smoking: Smoke only in marked areas; avoid: Smoking near doors or in parks where banned
Scams and watch-outs
- Limited walkable centre; plan travel time between sites.
- Check seasonal opening hours for Manasquan Reservoir (Apr‑Oct 6 am‑dusk, Nov‑Mar 7 am‑dusk).
Generally safe; traffic on US‑9 can be busy, especially rush hour. Keep valuables in sight in cars and use well‑lit parking areas.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Howell yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Manasquan Reservoir trail
- Swingtime family mini‑golf
- Howell Park Golf Course
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Howell official website: www.twp.howell.nj.us/
- Wikivoyage: Howell, revision 4685658 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=4685658
Pocket card
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US consular services are in Trenton, NJ (check address).
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/howell). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.