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You Gotta Love Those Wildwood Days and Nights!
There is a special feeling you get in The Wildwoods. Maybe it’s the invigorating feel of the salt-air on your face or the inviting smell of warm funnel cake. It might even be the friendly people, famous boardwalk or free beaches beckoning you to remember carefree
days gone by. Whatever it is, it’s undeniably The Wildwoods, and it’s been drawing families to our 5-mile island for generations.
The Boardwalk: Two Miles of Smiles
Welcome to the largest boardwalk in America! Filled with 38 blocks of pure entertainment,
The Wildwoods Boardwalk is without compare. It’s action-packed from one end to the other with
amusement piers, water parks, souvenir and tee shirt shops, bike rentals, shows, eateries and more rides than Disneyland, including seven world-class roller coasters. Perfect for a morning bike ride or a fun evening absorbing the sights and sounds of a true piece of Americana, The Wildwoods Boardwalk is simply one-of-a-kind.
Powdery White, Free Beaches
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 is plenty of room for everyone. Our popular and free beaches also host a number of events throughout the season,including championship volleyball tournaments,
The International Kite Festival, The Hobie Cat Regatta and a number of free beach concerts.
Sightseeing Excursions
When visiting the historic Wildwoods, sightseeing is a must! No matter what part of the island you’re on: North Wildwood, Wildwood or Wildwood Crest, there are interesting things to see around every corner.You’ll findThe Hereford Inlet Lighthouse,The Wildwood Crest Historical Museum and so much more. Plus you’re only a short drive from Cape May, world-famous for its perfectly preserved Victorian architecture, and the exciting nightlife of Atlantic City.
Mid-Century Architecture
Doo Wop architecture—as it’s called in The Wildwoods—with brash colors, outlandish styles
and far out themes, got its start in the 1950’s. Half a century later, Doo Wop architecture is once again all the rage in The Wildwoods. Jig sawed angles, colorful neon, crazy overhangs, pagoda peaks and lava-rock sidings are as distinctly visible throughout the island as they were in 1960.
Interested visitors can learn more about The Wildwoods’ motels on the Doo Wop Trolley Tour,an award winning 45-minute tour held throughout the summer.
Fun-Filled Activities for Everyone
By Land…
The outdoor sporting options are endless in The Wildwoods.Throughout the island there are basketball and tennis courts, bicycle and surrey rentals, beach aerobics, volleyball and more. The kids will love 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.
By Sea…
The Wildwoods are a haven for all things aquatic. For those feeling adventurous, there is jet skiing, parasailing, wave running,surfing and speedboat rentals.When you’re looking for something with a slower pace, there are scenic cruises and dolphin watching.And of course there is also fishing—deep sea,surf fishing and fishing piers,as well as boat rentals. Plus, you can rent equipment and participate in an island favorite, crabbing.
Every Day's a Holiday. Every night is a Saturday Night.
With a host of choices for the entire family, 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 free beach,boardwalk,neon-lit boulevards or surrounding area, there is always something to see and do on the island!
It’s time you experienced what 9 million visitors do each year. . . the east coast’s most unique beach resort, The Wildwoods.
Fun Facts about the Wildwood
Did you know…?
…The Wildwoods is rated number one for the best family resort with over 9 million visitors a year.
…The Wildwoods has over 8,000 hotel/motel rooms to house all of our visitors.
…The first inhabitants of the Wildwoods were from the Ketchemeche tribe, an offshoot of the Native American Lenni Lenape nation.
…The Wildwoods’ beaches are free – beach tags are not required.
…The Wildwoods Boardwalk has more than 70,000 wooden planks and stretches for nearly 2 miles.
…Wildwood’s beaches, unlike most beaches in the United States, have areas that grow in size each year.
…A 220-foot long and 30-foot high mural called the Whaling Wall, painted by world-renowned environmental artist Wyland, can be viewed at Garfield Avenue and the Boardwalk.
…The Wildwoods’ beaches have been:
- Included in the Travel Channel’s “America’s Best Beaches” show
- Chosen by Condé Naste Traveler magazine’s “Best Sports Beach”
- Listed among the top most popular beaches by Byways Magazine
- Chosen as number 1 in “Top 10 Family Beaches” by New Jersey Star Ledger
- Listed in “Top 10 Singles Beaches” by New Jersey Star Ledger
- Chosen “One of the Best” beaches by Courier-Post readers
- Voted “Top Tourist Town in the Northeast” for families by FamilyFun Magazine
…The Wildwoods have the largest collection of mid-century commercial architecture in the United States, now labeled “Doo Wop.”
…Wildwood is home to the National Marbles Hall of Fame.
…The National Marbles Tournament is held here each June at Ringer Stadium, where ten square concrete platforms are permanently imbedded in the sand.
…Both the world’s largest and the world’s smallest kites have appeared in the Wildwoods during the Wildwoods International Kite Festival, held each Memorial Day Weekend.
…The only Revolutionary War battle fought in Cape May County was on Sunset Lake in Wildwood Crest. The U.S. Brigantine Nancy and British warships skirmished here in the Battle of Turtlegut.
… Over 9 million people visit the Wildwoods each year. |
