For those heading down, I recommend taking 301 through Delaware into Maryland, and stopping for a place to eat right before the Chesapeake Bridge
I think it’s called Kent Island, or something, but there is a bunch of nice places there right on the water, truly scenic and great food, specifically seafood if you like that
We did that when we came down for the USA versus Columbia soccer match in June, and had a fantastic time
Highly recommend for anyone coming down to the game, specifically from the Monmouth County area