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THERE'S MORE TO MILLVILLE!
A must-do, must-see day trip
WITH SO MUCH TO SEE AND DO,
Millville, in Cumberland County, is a hidden gem. Just 50 minutes from Philadelphia and 40 from the Jersey Shore, Millville has a treasure trove of places to explore and discoveries to experience in one easy-to-find package.
Really? That little town in south Jersey where they used to make glass? Yep. And Millville still makes glass. But Millville means more, like shopping, dining, art galleries, craft beer and spirits, a wonderfully restored historic theater, museums, history, motor racing, golf, a sparkling lake, rambling river, hiking, biking, boating,
fishing and all kinds of special events.
That’s Millville’s definition of more, and just a few of the reasons you should visit them online at www.VisitMillvilleNJ.com to discover all there is to see and do.
HERE’S JUST A PREVIEW:
Shopping galore – a variety of big box stores and mom-and-pop shops where you can find the things you need, the things you want and the perfect gift.
A dynamic arts scene with galleries, exhibition spaces and studios, including a world-renowned art glass community – with deep roots as one of the nation’s glass industry pioneers.
Dining options from pizza to vegan, homestyle to Mexican, and everything in between.
A brewery and a distillery – Glasstown Brewery and Mission Spirits are both award winners – plus celebrated wineries nearby.
Live entertainment and film events at The Levoy, Millville’s fully-restored historic downtown theater – including CUT, the annual International short film festival that draws work from talented filmmakers and storytellers from around the world.
Historical and cultural sites and museums, including the World War II Army Air Field, site of the annual Wheels & Wings Airshow.
Hiking, biking, boating and fishing in
stunning natural beauty, both in town and minutes outside.
Millville Motorsports Park, a world-class racing venue that hosts automobile and motorcycle events throughout the year, both professional and amateur. It’s also the site of a highly respected driving school.
A busy calendar of special events, many that capitalize on Millville’s main-street- USA charm.
Home to a vital business community of many diverse companies, small and large, in nearly every sector and industry – including many charming and diverse mom-and-pops in the city center.
Millville is growing, thanks to organizations like Holly City Development Corporation. A grassroots catalyst for neighborhood change, its projects and programming are driven by the needs and inspiration of residents, business owners and more than 40 partner agencies. The organization meets the people of Millville where they are – empowering their vision for their community with opportunity. Visit them online to learn more at www. hollycitydevelopment.org
Surrounded by the rolling farms and rambling rivers of Cumberland County, Millville delivers the best of all worlds — world-class arts, entertainment, recreation and diversions – all with a friendly and dynamic small-town vibe. l
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