North Wildwood Travel Guide

 
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Things to Do  

Raging Waters

Raging Waters, North Wildwood

 jgadinski Says:  This place is awesome, neat slides and pools, great place for people of all ages. 

Lighthouse garden.

Lighthouse garden., North Wildwood

 richiecdisc Says:  A truly tranquil spot and so close to the ocean, you can hear the waves lapping in the distance. 

The beach.

The beach., North Wildwood

 richiecdisc Says:  North Wildwood offers one of the nicest beaches on the New Jersey coast with a flat firm surface perfect for long walks or tossing a Frisbee around and a back drop of rugged dunes for scenic enhancement and to keep the beach from blowing away in stormy conditions. 

Hereford Inlet Lighthouse.

Hereford Inlet Lighthouse., North Wildwood

 richiecdisc Says:  Built in 1874, this Victorian wonder is scenically situated on a seawall walk and is surrounded by a lovely lush garden. 

Hotels  

Beach Hugger Motel

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Restaurants  

Star Diner: Watch Out for Pitfalls

Star Diner: Watch Out for Pitfalls, North Wildwood

 littlespitfire Says:  Too quick -- our waiter wanted our order as soon as we sat down -- he got so frustrated he sent a woman over to handle us. 4 adults 4 children She was ok i guess.but when food was sat all around my husband she screamed OH MY GOD!! as if he were eating it all!! Really tacky... 

Vegas Diner: Great Food

Vegas Diner: Great Food, North Wildwood

 littlespitfire Says:  The diner is clean and friendly -- very busy --- but you are immediately seated and waited on. The food is good and the prices are reasonable. They also oil paintings hanging in frames in which you can purchase I did for $29 and it is a very memorable souviner of the beach... 

Maui's Doghouse: Best Hotdog On The Island

Maui's Doghouse: Best Hotdog On The Island, North Wildwood

 littlespitfire Says:  Maui's Doghouse looks like a little food stand. but it the hotdog from Germany that is so Good,in fact you can get them 29 different ways. The food is so goood and you won't get the indigestion you would normally get from eating a hotdog. Try the potato balls for another... 

Russos: Biggest and Best Hoagie

Russos: Biggest and Best Hoagie, North Wildwood

 littlespitfire Says:  We ordered three cheese steak hoagies and I can not tell you how big these are but you will be astonished!! They were awesome and very large!!! The best part is that it was only 12.oo dollars and well worth every delicious bite!!! Try these if your there or going Russos is... 

The Triangle.: The Triangle.

The Triangle.: The Triangle., North Wildwood

 richiecdisc Says:  Huge portions and one of the best deals on the island though you will have to wait in line. Veal parmesian. 

Nightlife  

If you don't like bars, head...

If you don't like bars, head..., North Wildwood

 richiecdisc Says:  If you don't like bars, head into Wildwood and check out the Boardwalk. 

Jimmy's.: Jimmy's.

Jimmy's.: Jimmy's., North Wildwood

 richiecdisc Says:  This is the former Red Garter which was a fun old place that had string bands and sing-a-longs. You'd only go there once or twice a summer but it was always great fun especially after the annual sandbar party. Now, it's been converted into a bar that showcases local... 

Transportation  

Located 90 minutes from...

Located 90 minutes from..., North Wildwood

 richiecdisc Says:  Located 90 minutes from Philadelphia and 2 1/2 hours from New York City by car. Buses are available as well. Closest airport is Atlantic City.Small enough to walk most places, the Boards are full of bikers in the morning hours before 11 am. 

Shopping  

Acme Market: Great Buys

Acme Market: Great Buys, North Wildwood

 littlespitfire Says:  Newly remodeled. but did save us many dollars with all the sales. Anyone staying for 7 days or more can't possibly eat out all the time. Great bargains and instead of buying on the boardwalk saved a bundle and got exactly what we wanted. There are many beach items in Acme... 

Local Customs  

You're gonna spend a lot of...

You're gonna spend a lot of..., North Wildwood

 richiecdisc Says:  You're gonna spend a lot of time with next to no clothes on so why not get a good workout in before you hit the beach. My favorite is the the Exercise Room located at 10th & New Jersey. It's a great local gym with friendly staff and perhaps the only gym I've ever worked out... 

Warnings Or Dangers  

Please stay off the dunes,...

Please stay off the dunes,..., North Wildwood

 richiecdisc Says:  Please stay off the dunes, they have done a great job in preserving out great beaches while other Jersey shore towns have steadily lost theirs. 

Tourist Traps  

No, this may look like a trap...

No, this may look like a trap..., North Wildwood

 richiecdisc Says:  No, this may look like a trap of sorts, but it is in fact a disc golf basket and North Wildwood has one of the few courses built right on the beach. 

What to Pack  

Packing List

Packing List, North Wildwood

 richiecdisc Says:   You can never pack enough memories from the great summers at the Jersey shore. Here's my Dad and I in one of those hokey photo booths where you got four photos for a dollar. Oh those Wildwood days.... 

Off The Beaten Path  

From a park nearby, happy...

From a park nearby, happy..., North Wildwood

 richiecdisc Says:  From a park nearby, happy sounds from a carousel. You can almost taste the hotdogs and french fries they sell. Under the boardwalk, down by the sea. On a blanket with my baby is where I'll be. 

Wetlands Wildlife. Here is an...

Wetlands Wildlife. Here is an..., North Wildwood

 richiecdisc Says:  Wetlands Wildlife. Here is an osprey nest right off the road on the way into North Wildwood. 

Favorites  

Walk along the seawall, known...

Walk along the seawall, known..., North Wildwood

 richiecdisc Says:  Walk along the seawall, known as the rocks, past the lighthouse. This walk can be extended into a lovely beach stroll too. North Wildwood came up with some ideas to lengthen the summer season and one of the most successful has been the Irish Festival, a weekend showcasing... 

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 Great outdoor patio bar with live music in the afternoon and at night the overflow crowd from the packed inside oval bar and way too small dance floor. 

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 My good friend jokes that North Wildwood should be renamed South Stone Harbor. This pretty much typifies the image problem of the Wildwoods. Wildwood proper has gone through some rough times and its... 

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