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2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Matawan, New Jersey

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Site of the New Jersey Shark Attacks of 1916

The creek where a shark wreaked terror upon New Jersey, and served as the inspiration for "Jaws."
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Matawan, New Jersey

Glenwood Institute

A condo complex once housed a boarding school with the 24th U.S. Vice President among its notable alumni.
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Holmdel Horn Antenna

Holmdel, New Jersey

Holmdel Horn Antenna

Where the embers of the Big Bang were first detected.
2 miles from Matawan
Satellite antennae at the Holmdel Teleport.

Holmdel, New Jersey

Holmdel Teleport

This giant satellite antenna services the transmission needs of government agencies and cable programmers.
3 miles from Matawan
Bell Labs water tower

Holmdel, New Jersey

Bell Laboratories Transistor Water Tower

This water tower commemorates the invention of the transistor on this site in 1947.
4 miles from Matawan
The 5th floor, in 2008.

Holmdel, New Jersey

Bell Labs Holmdel Complex

The real-life ‘Severance’ office building.
4 miles from Matawan
Karl Jansky Monument

Holmdel, New Jersey

Karl Jansky Monument

A monument commemorating the discoverer of radio astronomy.
4 miles from Matawan
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