Welcome to Tours-Askew!  We've compiled all the information you'll need to make your trip to Red Bank a successful one.  Just print out these pages and you have the perfect reference for your pilgrimage to the ViewAskew holy land!

All this wonderful info has been provided by The Marksman (Marksman88@aol.com)

About Red Bank:

At the heart of Red Bank is Broad Street.  Most of the ViewAskew related sites are located on or near Broad Street.  Others, like the QuickStop/RST Video and the Victory Park, are just a short drive away, but there are a few, like the Marina Diner and the Ocean Ice Palace, that will take some time to get to.  You decide for yourself if they're worth the trip.

Here are some Map views of the area:
Yahoo Maps      Microsoft Terra-Server

The following sites offer updated Red Bank news, trends, and tourist information:
Exit109.com      RedBank.com

NOTES:  Driving directions are listed below. The line of small text under each heading lists likely sources for that route.  We concentrated on finding routes that were easy to follow, and keep you on the main roads as much as possible.  There are many shortcuts or faster routes you can take, but these directions offer you the basics.  New Jersey is known to have some very confusing highways and interchanges, so plan ahead, buy or print out maps, etc.  Just be safe and be prepared!  More routes will be added soon!

From the North via New Jersey Turnpike:
Boston, New England States, Upstate New York, Canada

1. Take I-95 South.  When you get into New Jersey, this will turn into the New Jersey Turnpike.
2. Follow the Turnpike South to the toll barrier.  This is where you get the Turnpike toll ticket.
3. Continue to follow the Turnpike South.  You can take the truck or car lanes when they split.
4. Take the Turnpike Exit 11.
5. Pay the toll, and follow the signage for the Garden State Parkway - South.
6. Follow the directions for "From the North via the Garden State Parkway".

1. Take the Garden State Parkway South. Be sure to use the "local" lanes.
2. Take the Parkway Exit 109 (Rt. 520).
3. When the ramp ends, make a left at the light onto Newman Springs Rd. (Rt. 520 East).
4. Follow Newman Springs Rd. (Rt. 520 East) for approximately 2 miles.
5. Make a left at the light onto Broad St. (Rt. 35).
6. Welcome to Downtown Red Bank!

1. Catch Route 9 South from I-287, Turnpike Exit 11, or Parkway Exit 123.
2. After you cross the Raritan River, you will be in South Amboy.
3. In South Amboy, the road will split into Route 9 South and Route 35 South.
4. Route 9 will be a turn off to the right, but you want Route 35 South, so keep left.
5. Follow Route 35 South, and when you cross the Navesink River you will be in Red Bank.
6. The road your on will change names from Maple Ave, to Riverside Ave., to W. Front St.
7. After you pass Club Ct. on the left, make the next right onto Broad St.
8. Welcome to Downtown Red Bank!

1. Take the Garden State Parkway North. Be sure to use the "local" lanes.
2. Take the Parkway Exit 109 (Rt. 520).
3. When the ramp ends, make a right at the light onto Newman Springs Rd. (Rt. 520 East).
4. Follow Newman Springs Rd. (Rt. 520 East) for approximately 2 miles.
5. Make a left at the light onto Broad St. (Rt. 35).
6. Welcome to Downtown Red Bank!

From the South via the Cape May Ferry:
Deleware, Maryland:  Annapolis, Salisbury, Ocean City.

1. Check out the Ferry Schedule and Rate Tables!
2. Follow Route 9 North into Lewes, and the Ferry will take you and your car to Cape May.
3. After you reach Cape May, Follow US Route 9 North to the Garden State Parkway North.
4. Follow the directions for "From the South via the Garden State Parkway".

From the West via I-78:
Pennsylvania:  Allentown, Harrisburg.

1. Take I-78 East  into New Jersey.
2. When you pass Newark Airport, follow the signage for I-95 South (New Jersey Turnpike).
3. Follow the directions for "From the North via the New Jersey Turnpike".

1. Take I-80 East  into New Jersey.
2. When I-80 ends, follow the signage for I-95 South (New Jersey Turnpike).
3. Follow the directions for "From the North via the New Jersey Turnpike".

From NYC:

1. Begin at the World Trade Center station. (1, 9, x, x, and x, lines reach the WTC station)
2. Find the PATH trains (follow the signage) and buy a PATH ticket from the machine.
3. Take the PATH line to Penn Station in Newark, NJ.  (NOT the Penn Station in New York!)
4. Follow the instructions for "Penn Station - Newark".

1. Get your Amtrak ticket to Newark, NJ - Penn Station.
2. Follow the instructions for "Penn Station - Newark".

1. Once you reach Penn Station - Newark, go to the NJ Transit - NorthEast Corridor line.
2. Take the NE Corridor train to the Red Bank Station.
3. Exit the station, and walk East until you reach Broad Street.
4. Welcome to Downtown Red Bank!

The Stash is definetly a must for anyone on a ViewAskew tour of Red Bank.  This is where you can buy all that cool swag you see on the website and in the flicks!  Some of the stuff you can buy here is signed by Kevin.  Plus, you never know who's gonna be down here working the register, signing autographs, or just hanging out in the joint.

The original Stash was created after Kevin heard that the local comic book shop was closing down.  He bought out the shop, including all of it's inventory, and re-opened it as Jay & Silent Bob's Secret Stash.  He also added a few choice items to the menu:  swag from the flicks!  What started out as a local comic shop and outlet for Clerks T-shirts and Mallrats posters quickly became a merchandising empire!  The Stash churns out some unbelievable sales figures through the store itself and through mail and fax orders.  The Stash has also employed some of the actors from the flicks, like Walt "Fan-Boy" Flanagan, Bryan "Steve-Dave" Johnson, and even the Lord of Snoogans himself, Jay Mewes!  Brian Quinn was hired to run the Stash's day-to-day operations after his stunt at the Staten Island Mall proved that he was the hardest of hardcore ViewAskew fans.  Since Brian's departure from ViewAskew in December of  '98, Walt Flanagan has taken over the helm.

Prown's Department Store - 32 Broad St.
Chasing Amy:  Background shots.

Jack's Music Shoppe - 30 Broad St.
Chasing Amy:  Hooper and Holden banter about sexual preferences at the store. Holden and Banky live in the apartment above. They also have conversations on the front steps.

side street - Mechanic St.
Chasing Amy:  Alyssa and Holden argue in the rain.

Red Bank Catholic High School - 10 Peters Pl.
Chasing Amy:  Banky waxes on the charms of underage girls in school uniforms.

The Galleria - 2 Bridge Ave.
Chasing Amy:  Holden bids Banky bye-bye at this train station set.

Take a Shot Billiards Club - 6 Bridge Ave.
Chasing Amy:  Background shots.

House of Coffee - 10 Bridge Ave.
Chasing Amy:  Background shots.

ViewAskew Offices - 3 Harding Rd.
The office itself  is NOT a place where you can visit uninvited.  Don't even try.  There are security guards in the lobby and they take no prisoners!  But nothing can stop you from hanging around outside, taking some pictures, etc.  And who knows, you might be lucky enough to spot someone from the staff, or maybe the big guy himself!

Quick Stop & RST Video - 58/60 Leonard Ave., Leonardo, Middletown Township
Clerks: This is where it all began! Most of the scenes in Clerks were filmed in and around the stores.
Chasing Amy: Cohee Lundin spills the beans on Alyssa's sexual adventures in front of the stores.
J&SB #1/Oni Double Feature: Jay & Silent Bob have a few verbal run-ins with Randal in front of the stores.
Clerks Comics:  The two Clerks comic books are set here as well.

Postens Funeral Home - 59 E. Lincoln Ave., Atlantic Highlands
Clerks:  Dante and Randal "attend" Julie Dwyer's funeral.

The Marina Diner - Route 36 & Seeley St., Belford, Middletown Township
Chasing Amy:  Silent Bob opens up about losing the love of his life, while Jay and Holden listen.
J&SB #1:  Jay & Silent Bob dash out of their meeting with Holden and hop on a bus in search of Shermer, IL.

Victory Park - River Rd., Rumson
Chasing Amy:  Alyssa and Holden fall in love on the park's swings.
J&SB #1:  Jay & Silent Bob hang out here before going to meet Holden at the Marina Diner.

Berkeley Carteret Hotel - Ocean Ave., Asbury Park
Chasing Amy:  Site of the comic book convention.

Asbury Park Boardwalk - Ocean Ave., Asbury Park
Chasing Amy:  Holden and Alyssa play skeeball at one of the Boardwalk's game rooms.
Dogma:  According to the published script, the first scene of Dogma takes place on the Boardwalk here.

Ocean Ice Palace - 197 Chambersbridge Rd., Brick Township
Chasing Amy:  Ice hockey game.
 
 
 
 
 

Oyster Point Hotel & Marina - 146 Bodman Pl. 732-530-8200 (800) 345-3484
$100-$120/Night.  All rooms have full or partial waterfront views!
The Oyster Point also has some ViewAskew historic significance.  It was in room 409 where Vincent first publicly screened his film, "A Better Place", during the 1998 Vulgarthon.  Also, most of the out-of-town guests for the Chasing Amy Mini-Gala crashed here.

Courtyard by Marriott - 245 Half Mile Rd. 732-530-5552
$50-$80/Night.  No interesting views, you're lucky if you can see your car!
The Mariott was where most of the fans, cast, and crew partied during the 1998 Vulgarthon.

Molly Pitcher Inn & Marina - 88 Riverside Ave. 732-747-2500
$100-$160/Night.  4 room types.  All rooms have full or partial waterfront views!
The Molly Pitcher Inn is next to the Oyster Point Hotel.  No interesting factoids here.  Move along, move along...
 
The Loop Inn - Rodgers St. @ US Route 1-9, Avenel  NJ  732-396-3500
$90-$200/Night, $40-$100/4-Hour Stay.  Cheaper weekday rates.   3 room types.  All rooms have hot tubs!  No two rooms are alike!
The Loop is very highly recommended by all that have stayed there.  This is the place to be if you're planning on spending a romantic evening with your signifigant other.  Each room is worth every penny:  one of a kind, elegantly designed, and super-clean.  If money is no object, try one of the Nature Suites or "Jungle Rooms", as the locals call them.  These rooms have two levels, a spiral staircase to join them, and a private swimming pool with waterfall.

Directions:  From US Route 1-9, take the Rodgers St./Inman Ave. exit, (Just North of Woodbridge, NJ) and look for the hotel just yards West of the highway, you can't miss it.
NOTES:  You are well advised to get to the Loop as early as possible, especially on weekends.  It's common for the Loop to become booked up for the night by 6PM, and they do NOT take reservations over the phone.  They only accept paid "walk-in" reservations.

 
Most Red Bank visits are just a quick drive into town, but for those who are flying in from afar, staying for a while, or are on a low budget, we offer these helpful travel tips:

If you're visiting for a few days, and your trip is focused on touring View Askew sites or attending a View Askew event, your best bet is to shack up at one of Red Bank's fine inns.  You'll find that the room and board rates will be cheaper in Red Bank than in other touristy areas, and if there's any partying or extra happenings before or after an event, you'll be right in the middle of the action.  Staying in Red Bank will also leave you in close proximity to New York City, Great Adventure Theme Park, Seaside Heights, or Atlantic City.
 
If you're planning on flying in and renting a car, make Atlantic City (ACY) your destination.  The rental rates will be cheaper, and you'll have a longer but much smoother ride into Red Bank.  Just follow the "From the South" directions listed above.  From Atlantic City, you can just cruise up the Parkway in your borrowed ride, and avoid the expensive and rowdy trip from Newark or Queens.
 
If you're traveling on foot, or just looking to drop by during your trip to New York City or Philadelphia,  use the public transporation systems.  They're quick, safe, easy, and inexpensive.
 

• The address of the original Office was 69 Broad St., and the address of the original Stash was 69 Monmouth St.!

• Jay Mewes has been sighted at various times and places in and around Red Bank.  One lucky fan caught up with him at a gas station, spotted him a quarter to make a phone call, and got a sneak peek at the new Jay and Silent Bob action figures, months before they were released!  Another fan says he almost hit Jay with his car when he dashed across the street!  Most of the time, Kevin and the office staff have no idea where he is.  Mewes seems to be more elusive than The Fugitive!

• The stunt double that was used for Jay Mewes in the production of Dogma was discovered by Jay's cousin in an airport!

• Kevin's vehicle of choice is a green Jeep Grand Cherokee!

• One of the fans who attended the 1998 VulgarThon flew in from Australia for the event!

• The titles on these Tours-Askew pages are formatted with the Clerks font at size 37!