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You Gotta Love Those Wildwood Days!
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There's something special about The Wildwoods. Some would say it's the
miles of beautiful and free beaches. To others, it's the world-famous
boardwalk - jam-packed with amazing amusement rides and attractions. And a
few might even say it's simply the smell of warm funnel cake on a July
night. Whatever it is, it's undeniably The Wildwoods, and it's been drawing
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five-mile southern New Jersey Island for generations.
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| The Wildwoods Convention Center: THE CENTER OF IT ALL! |
When it comes to hosting youth events, conferences and tournaments, the Wildwoods Convention Center is in a class by itself. No other venue in the country has the experience, unique meeting space and great location that this ultra-modern facility provides. Equipped with flexible seating for up to 7,000, a host of contemporary amenities and located directly on the beach, it's the ideal place for your next event. From miles of boardwalk thrills on our amusements and rides to the wide range of fun and educational things to do nearby, there's something for everyone in The Wildwoods.
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The Boardwalk: Two Miles Of Smiles |
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Welcome to the largest boardwalk in America! It features 38 blocks of neon lights, delicious treats, arcade and carnival-style games, amusements, and more rides than Disneyland
-including seven world-class roller coasters.
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A boardwalk highlight is Morey's Piers, the largest amusement piers in the world with over 100 exciting amusement park rides and attractions, including two large beachfront water parks, kiddie rides, roller coasters and more! Major rides and roller coaster attractions include, The Great Nor'Easter, The Sea Serpent, The Great White, the Giant Ferris Wheel, the Zoom Phloom and the Sky Ride. Plus, throughout the year, Morey's Piers host plenty of cool events for kids like Radio Disney concerts and the Beach Blast soccer tournament.
More than just rides and games, the Boardwalk is also host to an endless number of souvenir shops and eateries. You'll find a delicious mixture of goodies from fresh roasted nuts and fudge to traditional
'Boardwalk' fare like pizza, funnel cake, ice cream, cotton candy and a local favorite, saltwater taffy. According to legend, saltwater taffy originated in 1883 when candy maker David Bradley arrived at his candy stand one morning to find his taffy doused with ocean spray. Unwilling to discard the candy, he changed its name to
"salt water taffy" and sold it that day. Today, the sticky treat still remains a Wildwoods tradition.
The Wildwoods' Boardwalk is the place to enjoy the refreshing salt air any time of the day or night - whether you're out on a morning bike ride, enjoying the carnival atmosphere of a neon-lit evening or simply out for a stroll beside the blue Atlantic.
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Powdery White Beaches |
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Often voted as one of the best in the country, The Wildwoods have the biggest, most beautiful beaches on the entire east coast. Whether it's swimming, surfing, boogie boarding, fishing or just soaking up the sun, there's plenty of room for everyone.
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| Beach Facts |
• They're free! In the Wildwoods, beach tags are not required.
• The Wildwoods' beaches, unlike most beaches in the United States, have areas that grow in size each year.
• Included in the Travel Channel's "America's Best Beaches"
• Chosen as Condé Nast Traveler Magazine's "Best Sports Beach"
• Listed among the top most popular beaches by Byways Magazine
• Chosen as No. 1 in "Top 10 Family Beaches" by the New Jersey Star-Ledger
• Chosen as "One of the Best" by the readers of the South Jersey Courier-Post
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Fun-Filled Activities For Everyone |
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You'll find sun, you'll find sand and you'll also find of sporting opportunities all throughout the island
- basketball and tennis, bicycle and surrey rentals, beach volleyball ... the list goes on and on. There's even professional marbles courts and bocce ball. And that's not to mention outdoor activities like miniature golf, seashell collecting and Captain Ocean's educational environmental sessions!
When it's time to hit the links, the Wildwoods have a nearby collection of 12 public, private and semi-private nine- and 18-hole golf courses that are sure to please even the pickiest players.
Every Memorial Day weekend, the Wildwoods' skies light up with brilliant splashes of color as the island hosts The Wildwoods International Kite Festival. It's the largest kiting festival in North America, and kite flyers and builders from around the globe flock to the Wildwoods to fly giant kites, miniature kites, controllable kites, and power kites, and to take part in various demonstrations and workshops for the whole family. Kites of every shape and size can be seen throughout the weekend as participants compete in a variety of contests
- from extreme kite boarding to stunt kite championships.
Another exciting event held every summer is the National Marbles Tournament. Started in 1922, this children's competition has been in existence longer than the Little League World Series or National Spelling Bee. Bringing the best marbles players from around the country to the beaches of Wildwood, the tournament is located at Ringer Stadium on the beach at Wildwood Avenue and is free to the public. Champions of the boys and girls divisions are inducted into the National Marbles Hall of Fame at the Boyer Museum on Pacific Avenue in Wildwood.
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The Wildwoods are a haven for all things aquatic. For those feeling adventurous, there's jet skiing, parasailing, wave running, surfing and speedboat rentals. When you're looking for something with a slower pace, there's scenic cruises and dolphin watching.
And, of course the Jersey Shore boasts some of the world's best sport fishing - deep sea and surf fishing as well as fishing piers and boat rentals on the quiet lakes, lagoons and back bays. Or, rent some simple equipment and spend a sunny, lazy afternoon angling for delectable blue crabs.
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Sightseeing is a must in the historic Wildwoods! No matter what part of the island you're on: North Wildwood, Wildwood or Wildwood Crest, there is something to see and do. You'll find the Hereford Inlet Lighthouse, a beautifully restored
"Carpenter Gothic" lighthouse that first opened its doors for operation in 1874. Just off the island, is historic Cold Spring Village,
a recreated 19th-century living history museum that offers a glimpse into the
professional and personal lives of blacksmiths, printers and potters. Enjoy live
demonstrations of spinning, weaving and open-hearth
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cooking.
Just a short drive from the Wildwoods is the Cape May County Zoo, an expansive facility with more than 180 species of animals, including endangered species such as the African Lion, Cheetah, Ocelot, Cotton-Top Tamarin, and Bison. The zoo also features an African Savanna – a
"walking safari" that places giraffes, zebra, ostriches, and more in a natural setting, as well as a reptile house and an aviary.
The Wetlands Institute near Stone Harbor is devoted to environmental preservation and education. Take a walking tour, pet a baby Diamondback Terrapin, and climb the tower to enjoy a bird's-eye view of the local flora and fauna
- egrets, herons, ospreys and more.
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| 1950's Doo-Wop is Alive and Well |
Off the boardwalk, the facades of many resort structures reflect the look of America's mid-century life of rock and roll.
Doo-Wop architecture, as it's called, got its start in the 1950's when the popularity of the automobile gave birth to the
"American Vacation." Visitors flocked to the Wildwoods and a new breed of motels
- with colorful neon, outlandish styles and far out themes - emerged to accommodate the new traffic.
Half a century later, Doo-Wop architecture is as distinctly visible throughout town as it was in 1960.
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| Accomodations |
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When it's time to turn-in for the evening, the Wildwoods broad, neon-lit boulevards are packed with an assortment of accommodations priced for every budget. Whether it is a hotel, motel, or bed and breakfast, there are over 9,000 rooms, all within close proximity of the Wildwoods Convention Center.
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| An Eventful Experience From Start To Finish |
The fun never stops in The Wildwoods! No other resort community in America offers the array of attractions, shopping venues, restaurants, historic sights and outdoor fun. Day or night, on the expansive beach, the electrifying boardwalk, the neon-lit boulevards or surrounding area, there's always something to see and do on the island.
Plus, our calendar is always full of special events for the whole family - concerts, festivals, shows, cultural celebrations, parades and extreme sporting events are just the beginning. It's no wonder that so many families return to The Wildwoods and create lifelong memories year after year.
"We have a fabulous family atmosphere," says John Siciliano, executive director of the Wildwoods Convention Center.
"We're constantly hearing from planners and attendees that they feel they are
getting the absolute best value for their money because they're able to combine
their events with the family vacation."
For more information on the Wildwoods, contact the Wildwoods Convention Center's Ben Rose at 609.846.2657 or John Lynch at 609.846.2656, via email at jlynch@wildwoodsnj.com, or visit us online at www.WildwoodsNJ.com.
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