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Ortley Beach, New Jersey: Muffler Man - Barnacle Bill

Fiberglass giant holds a large putter at a boardwalk mini-golf course. On duty since 1967.

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Muffler Man at the New York World's Fair.

Muffler Man - 1964-65 New York World's Fair

New York World's Fair enthusiast Bill Cotter -- who shot thousands of slides as a kid in 1964-65 -- sent us this photo of a Paul Bunyan-style Muffler Man at the entrance to the Oregon Pavilion. There has been speculation that this character is the one that ended up in Ortley Beach, NJ -- but other Bunyans in the metropolitan region are also possibilities.

[Roadsideamerica.com Team, 12/06/2004]
Muffler Man - Bunyan golfer

In the seaside resort town of Ortley Beach, there is a miniature golf course that has a statue of Paul Bunyan on the links, the same one featured in your books and web site. The statue is taken down for the winter, but is put back up every spring for the summer tourist season. The golf course is on Rt. 35 north in that town. Check it out this summer!

[Will Hill, 03/28/1998]

Muffler Man - Barnacle Bill

Barnacle Bill's Mini Golf Course

Address:
1968 Hwy 35, Ortley Beach, NJ
Directions:
Barnacle Bill's Mini Golf Course. On the east side of Hwy 35 between 3rd and 4th Aves.
Hours:
Stored in the winter. (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
Phone:
732-793-9345
RA Rates:
Worth a Detour
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