VISITOR GUIDE BURLINGTON COUNTY CAMDEN COUNTY GLOUCESTER COUNTY SALEM COUNTY SOUTH JERSEY’S WINE REGION 2017VisitSouthJersey.comViVVisiiisis tStSouSououthJeththJhJe Je/e rsrsersey2018sseyey.comc 1 Bordentown 195 B Pleasant Grove Manasqu Burlington New Egypt Point Pleasant NJ TPK. -Toll206 130 Wrightstown Palmyra Philadelphia 295 Mount Holly 38 Browns Mills 130 Moorestown Ocean Toms River Camden 38 Burlington Beachwood Collingswood Gloucester City Marlton 70 30 Leisuretowne Haddonfield 70 Medford Lakes Bellmawr Barrington 73 Woodbury 206 Forked River 130 Paulsboro Lindenwold Chatsworth Pine Hill Berlin 72 9 130 295 Gloucester Barne Camden Atsion Ocean Acres Penns Grove Pitman NJ TPK. -Toll 322 Glassboro 30 Williamstown 206 Woodstown Toll 55 Clayton 322 Pennsville Hammonton 40 Ship Bottom Garden State Pkwy 45 Salem Atlantic City Expwy. -T Salem Elmer 40 Beach Haven Buena oll Egg Harbor City 49 Vineland Atlantic Bridgeton 55 Mays Landing Absecon Millville 50 Pleasantville Brigantine Cumberland Atlantic City Linwood Ventnor City 553 Somers Point Newport 49 Ocean City Leesburg Toll - 47 Delaware ate Pkwy Cape May Garden St Atlantic City Sea Isle City Cape May 9 Court House 47 Cape May North Wildwood Wildwood Cape May Point WHO WE ARE The four counties comprising the Visit South Jersey region are shown above. 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Or mailed to: Visit South Jersey 250 South Park Drive Haddon Township, NJ 08108 2 2017 / 2018 South Jersey Visitor Guide VisitSouthJersey.com 3 Seasonal Festivals Outdoor Activities for All & Attractions Amusement Parks Classic Downtowns & Main streets Shop Small at Independent Retailers Weekend Getaways Farm & Chef’s Table Dinners Breweries & Pubs Exploding Wine Region The history of New Jersey is infused draws its name. Throughout those INSIDE Welcome to in every aspect of the region, cranberry bogs and blueberry fields, South Jersey where the get-to-work spirit of the acres of Jersey corn and greenhouses farmers and thinkers who laid its brimming with heirloom tomatoes, Adventure & Family Fun 6 foundations is carried forward today. an efficient network of transit options How much do you know about The Great Outdoors 10 South Jersey, really? The hometowns whose shops and provides a quick connection from one pubs once dotted the crossroads activity to the next, by rail, highway, Arts & Entertainment 16 In a state as packed with people of the American Revolution and or scenic county road. as it is with things to see, the counties Underground Railroad still bustle Downtowns & Shopping 20 that stretch from the Philadelphia with inspiration generations later. Wherever those byways take you, South Jersey Wine Region 28 suburbs to the shores of the don’t be surprised if the people you Here, local artistry and entertainment meet aren’t short of opinions on Delaware Bay radiate natural beauty, Dining 34 small-town charm, and one-of-a-kind don’t force a compromise between everything from music to politics to experiences that mean you don’t “family-friendly” and “exciting.” Here, where the best local slice of pizza Breweries & Distilleries 40 have to seek out a big city to enjoy. you can visit a dinosaur dig site or can be found. That energy and Native American reservation as easily engagement is the lifeblood of the Golf & Country Clubs 44 Today, the culture that anchors as you can take in a live music scene region. It’s what makes New History & Museums 48 some of the oldest settled where “Livin’ on a Prayer” is the local Jerseyans some of the most communities in America supports soundtrack of many a bar’s last call. well-traveled people in the country Hotels & Escapes 52 contemporary, five-star dining; as well as its most entertaining hosts. unique shopping districts; and a Here, the lively attractions that Events 56 bountiful wine region fast earning begin at the celebrated Jersey So what are you waiting for? Come Visitor Centers & Tourism a reputation for its remarkable quality Shore continue inland, following the and discover all the new places to go, 59 and taste. greenery from which the Garden State and find yourself here. 4 2017 / 2018 South Jersey Visitor Guide VisitSouthJersey.com 5 Adventure Aquarium DREAM Park Here We Go! Sahara Sam’s Speedway Raceway Atco Speedway Atco SpeedwayBattleship New Jersey rugged? The Bridgeport Speedway in those bygone days with the vintage shed light on Earth’s place in the Adventure Swedesboro is home to “the Fastest carousel and Victorian railway or cosmos at a bargain price of $5 for & Family Fun Dirt Track in the East,” a 5/8-mile, delightful new rides like the 60-foot adults and $3 for children, students, high-banked, oval encircling a Torpedo Rush dual water slides and and seniors. What’s your idea of a family day well quarter-mile, inner track. If you want Ring of Fire looping roller-coaster. If soaring through the sky is more your spent? In South Jersey, you can make to flip the keys to the kids for a while, a dirt-track date with other race fans, speed than gazing at it, experience the punch your ticket to Speed Raceway When the weather won’t let you enjoy toss the kids (and yourself) into the blood rush of a 13,500-foot tandem in Cinnaminson. The indoor electric an outdoor park, Sahara Sam’s Oasis pool at a water park, bargain-hunt jump through the best view of South go-kart racing facility is the largest can step in with its tube slides, indoor at antique shops and farmers markets, Jersey from Freefall Adventures in in New Jersey, and promises an or even take a flying leap—from more surfing simulator, and “lazy river” tube Williamstown. than 13,000 feet. authentic racing experience for drivers float. Parents can take advantage of all ability levels, aged six and older. of the indoor cocktail lounge (open Back on earth, campgrounds dot the Then there’s the revitalized Camden weekends) while still keeping an eye landscape from Burlington to Salem Waterfront, home to the largest Fans of bull riding, steer wrestling, and Counties, and wildlife preserves in aquarium this side of Baltimore, an on the kids. barrel racing should visit the Cowtown Rancocas, Medford, or Palmyra are a urban organic Children’s Garden, and Rodeo in Pilesgrove, which is home to Educational day trips start at the day-trippers’ paradise. the most decorated warship in U.S. “the oldest weekly rodeo in the United naval history. Garden State Discovery Museum in States” every Saturday from May There’s plenty more to see, tucked Cherry Hill, where children 10 and through September. away in South Jersey’s historic Feeling the need for speed? Check younger can pretend-play at different out the Atco Raceway, where the communities and local shopping careers in a hands-on environment. oldest concrete drag strip in New A more traditional theme park districts, close to public transit or Jersey thrills race fans with its NHRA- experience awaits at Clementon Park, Stargazers will enjoy the Edelman its interconnected highway system. sanctioned straightaway and quarter- a home of South Jersey summers Planetarium in Glassboro, where Start planning your unforgettable mile tracks. Into something more since the early 1900s. Step back into illuminating and informative shows experience today! 6 2017 / 2018 South Jersey Visitor Guide VisitSouthJersey.com 7 Adventure Garden State Jean & Ric Edelman and Family Fun Discovery Museum Fossil Park at Directory 2040 Springdale Rd Rowan University Cherry Hill, NJ Mantua Township, NJ BURLINGTON (856) 424-1233 (856) 468-1500, ex. 122 COUNTY discoverymuseum.com rowan.edu/fossils Featured Listings Adventure Aquarium Bridgeport Speedway Camden, NJ Pinelands Adventures 83 Floodgate Road 1005 Atsion Rd, Atco Raceway Swedesboro, NJ Shamong, NJ Atco, NJ (856) 467-4407 (609) 268-0189 bpspeedway.com Berlin Farmers Market pinelandsadventures.org Berlin, NJ Cecil Creek Farm Liberty Lake Camden Mickleton, NJ 1195 Florence Children’s Garden Columbus Road Camden, NJ Creamy Acres Farm Bordentown, NJ Mullica Hill, NJ (609) 499-0432 Camden County LibertyLakePicnic.com Yacht Club Edelman Planetarium 450 South Park Drive 201 Mullica Hill Road Atsion Village & Collingswood, NJ Glassboro, NJ Recreation Center (856) 869-9145 (856) 256-4389 Route 206 cooperriveryc.org rowan.edu/planetarium Shamong, NJ (609) 268-0444 Clementon Park & Freefall Splash World Adventures Skydiving Conte Farms Clementon, NJ Tabernacle, NJ Williamstown, NJ CoCo Key Water Resort Elite Climbing Mount Laurel, NJ Playground Maple Shade, NJ Paintball Park Diggerland Mantua, NJ 100 Pinedge Drive Fernbrook Farms West Berlin, NJ Al and Sam’s Environmental (856) 768-1110 Education Center Canoe & Kayaking diggerlandusa.com Columbus, NJ Newfield, NJ Pinsetters Bar & Bowl SALEM COUNTY The Funplex 7111 Maple Avenue Mount Laurel, NJ Pennsauken Twp, NJ Cowtown Rodeo (856) 665-3377 Johnson’s Corner Farm & Flea Market pinsetterbowl.com Medford, NJ 780 U.S. 40 Pilesgrove,