The Boy Photos. Movie Info. In the summer of 1989, the Mt. Vista motel has been slowly deteriorating on an isolated roadside, and its proprietor, John Henley, is not faring much better. Since his wife left him and their nine year-old son, Ted, John has drifted into despondency.
Spanning 2.5 miles, the Boardwalk serves as a by-way for biking, walking, and jogging. Distance is conveniently marked every quarter mile. From May 15 to Labor Day (and on Saturdayâs between Labor Day and Indian Summer Weekend) bike traffic is limited to between the hours of 5 a.m. and 12 p.m. for safety.
There is a 24-hour front desk and gift shop at the property. You can play ping-pong at this hotel, and bike rental is available. Asbury Park Boardwalk is 1,000 feet from The Asbury, and Paramount Theater and Convention Hall is 650 feet away. John F. Kennedy International Airport is 31 miles from the property.