7Cary
Joined: 10 Mar 2005
Posts: 33
Location: Cary, NC
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| Posted: Sat Mar 12, 2005 12:23 am Post subject: The Wildwoods {NJ} |
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The Jersey Shore boasts some of the most crowded destinations going. However, one destination, The Wildwoods is truly a happening place.
Much of the community took off in the 1950s and many hotels there still reflect the fifties look: tail fins, big hair, Elvis, and more. Old hotels with a bit of tackiness, but still a fun place to check out.
The boardwalk is a two mile trek laced with all kinds of stores selling saltwater taffy, t-shirts, trinkets, games, rides, junk food, you name it. If you don't like to walk, tram cars will take you there. You will soon hear the familiar "watch the tram car" recording and all you have to do is flag one down, hop on, and you're off.
The beach is free, by the way. And, it is very wide even by NJ standards. Most people familiar with the Jersey Shore know that many beaches are pencil thin. This beach has sand added to it constantly and it is at least 1/4 mile from boardwalk to surf [in low tide, that is].
Wildwood now has a convention center built on the beach and new rides. Cape May is only four miles to the South and worth a trip.
Best time to go is during July and August as the water can be too cold before that time. Still, most hotels have pools so you may prefer pool water over salt water.
The resort is changing as many people are coming in, buying old property, leveling them and putting up condos. Do a "google" search and see what else you can find out about The Wildwoods! |
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