The Wildwoods have achieved national recognition from USA Today, NASDAQ’s Go Banking Rates, Tripadvisor, HGTV, Priceline, and more
The Wildwoods, NJ – June 17, 2025 – The Wildwoods, a favorite Jersey Shore destination for generations, have emerged as the hottest destination at the Jersey Shore in 2025, earning a wave of prestigious national accolades and recognition.
“Fans of the Wildwoods have long known that our destination is spectacular,” said Louis M. Belasco, Executive Director of the Greater Wildwoods Tourism Improvement and Development Authority. “We’re grateful that the Wildwoods continue to be recognized for all the reasons families have loved vacationing here for decades.”
The Wildwoods’ five-mile island has appealed to vacationing families for more than a century, garnering numerous accolades throughout its history as a top vacation destination. In addition to its staple attractions like their FREE beaches and 38-block world-famous boardwalk, the Wildwoods are also home to an exciting year-round schedule of events, many of which are completely FREE, earning the island widespread recognition, and boosting its presence as a must-visit destination.
The Wildwoods have become a much sought after family vacation destination, achieving national recognition from publications such as USA Today, NASDAQ’s Go Banking Rates, Tripadvisor, HGTV, Priceline, and more.
Below is a list of awards and accolades the Wildwoods have won to date in 2025:
- Wildwoods, NJ’s Boardwalk Named Best Boardwalk in the Country in USA Today’s 2025 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards
USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards for Best Boardwalk– 1st place - The Wildwoods, NJ Named to NASDAQ’s 2025 List of ‘5 Most Affordable Beach Trips’ on the East Coast
NASDAQ’s GoBankingRates Financial Publication– 5 Most Affordable Beach Trips on the East Coast in 2025 - The Wildwoods, NJ’s Beautiful FREE Beaches Voted Best in New Jersey in USA Today’s 2025 10Best Readers’ Choice Travel Awards
USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards For Best Beaches in New Jersey – 1st Place - North Wildwood, NJ Named Top Domestic Destination in Tripadvisor’s 2025 Annual Summer Travel Index|
Tripadvisor’s 2025 Annual Summer Travel Index– Top Domestic Destination - The Wildwoods, NJ’s Dog Park & Beach Named One of HGTV’s Best Dog-Friendly Parks & Beaches in the US
HGTV’s Best Dog Friendly Parks and Beaches in the U.S. - North Wildwood, NJ Named in Priceline’s 2025 ‘Where to Travel Next’ Travel Trends Report
Priceline’s ‘Where to Travel Next?’ Travel Trends Report– ‘Townsizing’ Trend - Madison Resort Wildwood Crest Voted #1 Best New Hotel in the Country in USA Today’s 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards
USA Today 10Best Reader’s Choice Awards for Best New Hotel– 1st Place - Honky Tonk Saloon voted among the Top 5 Best US New Attractions in the Country in USA Today’s 2025 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards
USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards For Best New Attraction – 5th place - The Wildwoods’ Doo Wop Experience Museum Voted Among Best Pop Culture Museums in the Country in USA Today’s 2025 10Best Readers’ Choice Travel Awards
USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards For Pop Culture Museums – 6th place
In 2024, The Wildwoods placed #1 on USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards in the category of ‘Best Beach in New Jersey,’ making 2025 the resort’s second consecutive year in the top spot. In 2023, U.S. News and World Report named the Wildwoods’ beaches among the Best in New Jersey; World Atlas named the destination one of the Coolest Small Towns in New Jersey; and NJ.com included the Wildwoods among the Jersey Shore’s 25 Greatest Towns.
Other previous accolades include, national recognition in 2022 from Reader’s Digest, which named The Wildwoods Boardwalk as one of the ’20 Best Beach Boardwalks in America’; MSN.com Money, Yahoo! Lifestyle, and Travel + Leisure named the Wildwoods Dog Beach among 10 Best Dog-Friendly Beaches in the U.S.; and U.S. News and World Report recognized the Wildwoods as one of the 15 Top Romantic Getaways in New Jersey.
The Wildwoods invite vacationers to explore the resort this summer season and experience what all the buzz is about.
For additional information about the Wildwoods, visit www.WildwoodsNJ.com or call 800-992-9732.
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