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THE WILDWOODS
Get lost in the Woods. The Wildwoods.
EVERYTHING YOU COULD EVER
want in a vacation experience is all right here, on one five-mile island. There’s something exciting around every corner. At any moment, you can choose between relaxing on our spacious, FREE white-sand beaches; exploring the 38-block world-famous boardwalk with three action-packed amusement piers with over 100 rides and attractions; diving into three beachfront waterparks; and enjoying great shopping, fun carnival games, flashing arcades, dining, nightlife and so much more.
Named the “#1 Destination on the Rise in the U.S.” by Tripadvisor and voted “Best Beaches in New Jersey” by USA Today, the Wildwoods deliver one-of-a-kind value for family vacations at the Jersey Shore. With more than 160 events and festivals throughout the year and plenty of fun things to do, the Wildwoods offer everything a person could ever want in a safe family vacation. Find something that excites everyone in your family, without having to go anywhere else.
The beach lovers – swimmers, surfers, boogie boarders, paddleboarders and kayakers – can’t get enough of the Wildwoods’ beaches. Whether you’re a sun soaker or an adventure seeker, you can rent a speedboat or Jet Ski and jump the waves or just relax on the soft white sand and simply catch a few rays.
Experience the true essence of the Jersey Shore with a stroll down the world-famous Wildwoods Boardwalk. It’s just over two miles of family fun with more than 100 amusement rides and attractions as well as three beachfront waterparks – plus shopping, carnival games, arcades, over 200 unique
eateries and so much more.
Want to know what’s on the menu? How
about a little bit of everything? The Wildwoods Boardwalk is full of sights and sounds – and yes, heavenly smells. Feast on traditional boardwalk fare like funnel cakes, curly fries, cheesesteaks, pizza, frozen custard, homemade fudge and saltwater taffy. Or sample some gourmet fare with delectable fresh seafood caught daily and featured in the many fine restaurants that populate the island.
The Wildwoods can take your vacation to new heights. The boardwalk features four of the best seaside roller coasters in the country. They won’t be hard to find. You’ll hear ‘em screaming at the three Morey’s Pier beachfront amusement piers. There’s the Sea Serpent; the Great Nor’easter, an inverted looping coaster; the Runaway Tram; and the Great White, one of the tallest and fastest wooden roller coasters on the East Coast. Any one of them will thrill even the bravest roller coaster enthusiast.
The Wildwoods play host to a wide array
of events and festivals throughout the year, such as the Vintage Antique Car and Motorcycle Beach Drag Races, Monster Truck Beach Races, Mummers Weekends and Parades, Ultimate Beach Frisbee Championships, beach soccer and lacrosse tournaments, ethnic and music festivals, live concerts, the world-renowned Harlem Globetrotters, WWE Wrestling, block parties and craft shows – plus FREE fireworks every Friday night and FREE outdoor concerts four nights a week all summer long. It’s never hard to find something to do.
Stay in style and in budget. With more than 8,000 hotel/motel rooms and 3,000 vacation rentals, you’re sure to find the perfect accommodations for your family’s budget. So make precious family memories that will last a lifetime in the Wildwoods, where you will always enjoy the best of the Jersey Shore – all on one five-mile island!
Start planning your Wildwoods vacation and enter to win a free family getaway. Visit www.WildwoodsNJ.com l
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