With the beach and Boardwalk, amusement parks, festivals, bike paths, breweries, wineries, distilleries, and one-of-a-kind restaurants – the Wildwoods are one of the best places for a ‘Friendscation’
The Wildwoods, NJ – August 22, 2024 – The Wildwoods, NJ are known for being a top family-friendly destination on the East Coast, but the resort destination also serves as the perfect spot for friends to reconnect and enjoy a ‘Friendscation.’ As travel becomes more costly, friends are seeking ways to share new experiences, make new memories, and vacation together affordably and closer to home; and there’s no better place than the Wildwoods.
The Wildwoods are bursting with attractions. Beaches and the Boardwalk, amusement parks, one-of-a-kind restaurants and exciting nightlife, bike paths, breweries, wineries, distilleries, and exciting events and festivals make this seaside destination one of the best places for a ‘Friendscation’ at the Jersey Shore. Whether you are looking for rest and relaxation, a thrill-filled adventure, or want to partake in the local culture, the Wildwoods have something that appeals to everyone in your friend group. Everything you could ever want in a much-needed friends’ getaway is all right here in the Wildwoods.
Stretching for five miles across North Wildwood, Wildwood and Wildwood Crest, the Wildwoods’ wide and spacious beaches are FREE for friends to enjoy with no beach tags required. These clean, white-sandy beaches are the ideal location to clear the mind and enjoy the calming effects of ‘Beach Therapy’. Friend groups also have the option of choosing a more adventurous day of activities on the water, such as surfing, boogie boarding, fishing, power boating, jet-skiing, sailing, kayaking, paddleboarding, and whale watching.
There’s no better place to spend time with friends than the world-famous Wildwoods Boardwalk. Stretching across 38 blocks, your group will experience fun and thrills, with over 100 amusement rides and attractions and three beachfront waterparks. The Wildwoods Boardwalk also offers unique shopping, carnival games and arcades, and more than 200 eateries offering one-of-a-kind dining experiences, and boardwalk treats.
‘Friendscationers’ are also encouraged to take advantage of the Wildwoods’ ‘Bikeability’ with a scenic 12-mile round-trip bike path – stretching from the Wildwood Crest Dunes Bike Path, up onto the Wildwoods Boardwalk to North Wildwood’s Mulberry Bike Path, to the North Wildwood Sea Wall. There are many bike rental shops all along the Boardwalk and throughout the island where any type of bike is available to rent.
Friends can snap a picture together at one of the many ‘Instagrammable’ locations throughout the five-mile island. The term “Instagrammable” is used to describe an image or video that’s worthy of posting and sharing on Instagram. The unique Instagrammable possibilities are endless in the Wildwoods; no other Jersey shore destination can compare!
Satisfy your hunger after a day of fun with a memorable Wildwoods dining experience! Dining in the Wildwoods is a great way to savor the flavors of the Jersey Shore; and whether you’re choosing to dine indoors or al fresco, you’re sure to enjoy the sights, sounds, and smells of the resort destination. The Wildwoods offer restaurants and menus for every appetite, every budget, and virtually every taste. From fresh seafood caught daily, to fine or casual dining, to the flavors of Latin America, the Caribbean, Asia and Europe, the Wildwoods have every type of cuisine to satisfy any palate.
Add some ‘spirits’ to your Wildwoods ‘Friendscation’ with a visit to a nearby winery, brewery, or distillery. The Wildwoods are in the heart of Cape May County’s growing Beverage Tourism Industry. Several locations invite visitors to enjoy a back-of-the-house tour along with delicious product tastings. If cold brews, craft beer, and growlers are your thing, then we’ve got a brewery for you. Located in the heart of Wildwood, MudHen Brewing Company is the ideal location for vacationers to sip craft artisan brews only found on the five-mile island. If you have a love for the distilling process, or for the products the distilleries produce, then hop over to the Lazy Eye Distillery right on Spicer Avenue in Wildwood. Try a regionally produced vodka, gin, or rum that you won’t find anywhere else other than the Jersey Shore. The Wildwoods are located near the region’s ever-burgeoning wine country – just minutes from seven impressive vineyards producing some of the area’s finest wines.
For additional information about the Wildwoods, visit www.WildwoodsNJ.com.
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