Absecon Travel Guide

 
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Things to Do  

Galloway Ceramic Studio

Galloway Ceramic Studio, Absecon

 April1985 Says:  Galloway Ceramic Studio is a great place to take a group of kids or even just a fun night with friends! They are usually open, I would call ahead for times. The people are very friendly , and you can basically go in there and make whatever you want, leave it up to them to do... 

Make it a blockbuster night !

Make it a blockbuster night !, Absecon

 April1985 Says:  In south jersey there is not a lot to do but lay around and find something fun to do. So, instead of sitting on your couch thinking of something to do, stop by blockbuster in absecon, and grab a movie (dvd or vhs) or video game (playstation, xbox.. etc) I know it sounds... 

Hotels  

Marriott's Fairway Villas at Seaview Absecon

 1 Review and 94 Opinions  From the moment I arrived, the staff was friendly and super accommodating. I was there on a... 

Comfort Inn Absecon

 1 Review and 52 Opinions  BEWARE: staff unaccommodating and rude; you can hear between the rooms; carpets smell in hallways... 

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The Carriage House: Great place for a wedding

The Carriage House: Great place for a wedding, Absecon

 April1985 Says:  Okay , so this is not a hotel , but it is a very nice place for a wedding . My cousin had her wedding here , and I could not believe how amazing it was . It is straight out of a movie . It was built new this year and has only had so many events taken place there . elegant... 

Restaurants  

Dairy Queen: Dairy Queen...

Dairy Queen: Dairy Queen..., Absecon

 April1985 Says:  Oh Dairy Queen ... How do I love thee , Let me count the ways ... Dairy Queen is deff a childhood favorite ! Growing up it was always a small vanilla cone with rainbow jimmies ! Yep jimmies ! Not sprinkles... Jimmies . Its a jersey thing I guess . Those are the soft ones... 

G Carl Tripician Macaroons: Candy ... yum

G Carl Tripician Macaroons: Candy ... yum, Absecon

 April1985 Says:  G Carl Tripician Macaroons, is an amazing candy shop. They have delicious chocolates, and other cute candies. A great place to get a gift. They will also ship boxes for you, anywhere you'd like. And they are wrapped in their signature dark blue gift wrap with a gold... 

Pitney Italian Market: Pitney Italian Market

Pitney Italian Market: Pitney Italian Market, Absecon

 April1985 Says:  Pitney Italian Market is awesome. Point blank! I have been going here for years. Their italian cookies are the best, I went away to college and I missed them so much! I used to ask my parents to ship them to me in the mail . They aren't special , other italian markets make... 

Santori's Produce & Deli Mkt: Fresh Fruit

Santori's Produce & Deli Mkt: Fresh Fruit, Absecon

 April1985 Says:  Santori's Produce & Deli Market, is a great place to buy fresh fruit, bread, and other healthy items. I love going there because I get the feeling I am in a small town where people still rely on the small country stores like this one. Even though it is still a chain store,... 

Best Food In Town: Chinese food

Best Food In Town: Chinese food, Absecon

 April1985 Says:  Best Food In Town is really a good place to eat. It is very clean,and the owners are so nice ! I remember one time someone knocked over a bowl of uncooked rice ( they keep the pencils in there at the register ) and I started to pick it up for the owner . She was so thankful... 

Lindy Hop's Ice Cream: One Scoop ? Two Scoop ?

Lindy Hop's Ice Cream: One Scoop ? Two Scoop ?, Absecon

 April1985 Says:  Mmmm Lindy Hop's. I have been going here since I was a little girl when it used to be such a tiny little place. Well, its still tiny, but a tad bit bigger. It is a family owned place, but Lindy herself! The ice cream is delicious, and its run by basically all female high... 

Italian Gourmet: Italian In Galloway

Italian Gourmet: Italian In Galloway, Absecon

 April1985 Says:  I remember when this place used to be a small pizza parlor . Of course the food was better then , and chef's have changed over the years . The food is alright , I don't think it is the best though . I would chose other Italian restaurants before this one . But it is close to... 

WAWA: Munchies at 1am ?

WAWA: Munchies at 1am ?, Absecon

 April1985 Says:  Okay, so I know WAWA seems to be the big joke of south jersey, but, we here in jersey love wawa. When we go to other states we get confuzed and mostly depressed because you cant get a sub at 1 am ! Thats right folks, if youve got the munchies at 1 am, 3 am , or 6 am , you... 

Rifici's Ristorante: Grab a taste of Italy

Rifici's Ristorante: Grab a taste of Italy, Absecon

 April1985 Says:  Rifici's Ristorante is a place my family goes to very often. They have delicious food and the people who work here are so polite . Half is a resturant, and the other half is a bar/take out. There is always a nice ambiance, and the food is always pleasing. I have never had a... 

Mount Fuji: Hibachi/Traditional Japanese cuisine

Mount Fuji: Hibachi/Traditional Japanese cuisine, Absecon

 April1985 Says:  Mount Fuji is awesome. I love japanese food, i think it is so healthy . this resturant was very clean , and everyone there was very nice . i felt at home here . the food was delicious , and the atmosphere was perfect . My mom and I went here and had an amazing meal... 

Sack O Subs: 2nd in Subs

Sack O Subs: 2nd in Subs, Absecon

 April1985 Says:  Sack O Subs in my opinion is 2nd . because of course vic's comes first in my book . Sack O Subs , does have a really good meatball sub , they mush the meat so you get more out of it , also the tuna is nice , its dry with oil and vinegar , and the cold subs ( ham , turkey ,... 

Vic's Subs: South Jersey's Finest !

Vic's Subs: South Jersey's Finest !, Absecon

 April1985 Says:  OMG ... When ever I coem home to visit my parents, I always go to get a Vic's Sub. Whether I am eating in Jersey, or taking it back to NY , its always taste amazing ! I actually got my boyfriend hooked to them , and now he even says , that south jersey has the best sub's on... 

Nightlife  

10 West Bar & Lounge: Restaurant by day - Night Club/ Bar by night

10 West Bar & Lounge: Restaurant by day - Night Club/ Bar by night, Absecon

 April1985 Says:  10 West Bar & Lounge, is one of those places where people go to dance, watch girls wrestle in mud, drink shots till the wee hours of the morning, and meet people (again) from your high school years. Unless of course your from out of town, which one would wonder, why on earth... 

Shopping  

Godfrey Aschmann Florist: Flowers

Godfrey Aschmann Florist: Flowers, Absecon

 April1985 Says:  I have been receiving and buying flowers from Godfrey Aschmann Florist since I was 3 years old. Yep 3. ( i was in a lot of dance recitals), also proms and holidays. They have the most beautiful flowers. You can tell them exactly which flowers you want, and they will go in... 

Shop Rite Supermarket: Shop Rite !

Shop Rite Supermarket: Shop Rite !, Absecon

 April1985 Says:  Okay , so Shop Rite, which used to be called " Starns " and is still called that by the people who remember it being called that , is a great supermarket to shop at because a lot of the stuff here is cheaper than others supermarkets, like ACME, or Stop & Shop .. I like to go... 

Sports & Outdoors  

Gabriel Field

Gabriel Field, Absecon

 April1985 Says:  Gabriel Field is a great place to go to if you want to get a bunch of friends and play baseball, football soccer or even tennis. There are baseball diamonds, fenced in, safe for children to play in, as well as a football field and tennis courts, also soccer fields. In the... 

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 In south jersey there is not a lot to do but lay around and find something fun to do. So, instead of sitting on your couch thinking of something to do, stop by... 

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 The fact that I live 2 minutes away from Absecon makes my life amazing. I love Absecon. I think its cute, and adorable. Its like our little town. There is an eckard, cvs, blockbuster, ACME.. etc..... 

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 I got to know Absecon because I placed my dog, Archie in foster-care here. It is directly across Absecon Bay from Atlantic City but worlds apart. It is a quiet, peaceful town with a general store and... 

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