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More than just a Jersey Shore resort town, the Wildwoods is also known as the Doo Wop Capital of the World thanks to its Doo Wop-style architecture, characterized by its bright colors, bold angular shapes, Space Age style and heavy rock ‘n’ roll influence of the ’50s and ’60s. Consider a stay - or at least a drink - at the historic Congress Hall, known as America’s first seaside resort, with an original opening in 1816.Īdmire the architecture and amusements of the Wildwoods Meanwhile, the Harriet Tubman Museum of New Jersey, opened in 2020, is an emotional education about Tubman (a one-time Cape May resident) and the broader Black community in Cape May. The rainbow of Victorian hotels, cottages and mansions are prim, but the nature is wild a quick visit to the South Cape May Meadows nature conservancy - a shelter for native and migratory birds with walkable trails - will prove that. It would be batty to not consider brunch at the Mad Batter Restaurant & Bar in the stunning Carroll Villa Hotel, and equally as baffling to not watch the sunset over the beach with the Cape May Lighthouse in the background. A hoppin’ brewery scene (no pun intended) is complemented by wineries and the Nauti Spirits Distillery. For something different, book a ghost tour with Paranormal Books and Curiosities.Ĭape May, also known as Exit 0 by locals (its exit number at the end of the Garden State Parkway), is a Victorian-style coastal gem, but also much more than meets the eye. The shops, antique emporiums and art galleries are well worth an afternoon along Cookman Avenue. Don’t miss the must-photograph Wooden Walls murals along either ends of the boardwalk and throughout the town.īeyond the boardwalk, Asbury hosts a bourgeoning restaurant and bar scene, from British to Creole. There is also mini-golf and a classic boardwalk lemonade stand alongside Mogo’s Korean Fusion Tacos and Coney Waffle’s sugar coma-inducing ice cream and milkshakes.

Nearby is the Silverball Museum, which is a retro arcade that will entertain and amaze you with vintage pinball machine play all day for $20.

In the decades since, Asbury has regained its welcoming appeal and solidified its motto of being “Where Music Lives.” While many clubs have been demolished or transformed, The Stone Pony remains a major music venue attracting headlining acts to its annual Summer Stage events. From historic sites to the world’s tallest roller coaster, here are the top things to see and do in the state.Ī seaside resort destination in the ’20s - not dissimilar from Atlantic City - Asbury Park gained further notoriety in 1973 with the debut album “Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J.” by young singer-songwriter Bruce Springsteen. And whether you’re exploring a world-class museum or skiing in a massive indoor mall, you can always end the day at one of New Jersey’s famous diners. Ethnically diverse, Jersey boasts some of the best pizza and Portuguese food in the country. You can visit the site where seven Nobel prize winners changed the course of telecommunication to do a little yoga or sip a Negroni.

Even with so many positive attributes, New Jersey is often misunderstood.īeyond the industrial scenery of the turnpike, New Jersey invites you to wander the streets of Frank Sinatra’s home turf one day and explore a working farm the next. The late chef and author Anthony Bourdain once proclaimed, “To know Jersey is to love her,” and people know the state has a lot to offer it’s the most densely populated in the country. Often overshadowed by nearby New York City or Philadelphia, New Jersey is the fourth-smallest state in the U.S., but has so much to offer, from the southern Pinelands and coastal nature preserves to the boardwalks along the shore or the bustling city life of North Jersey. Marvel,” “Indiana Jones” and “The Sopranos”? Maybe that last one gave it away, but it’s hailing from the state of New Jersey. What do Meryl Streep, Judy Blume and Danny DeVito all have in common? How about “Ms.