The Wildwoods offer the largest collection of mid-20th century architecture in the country
The Wildwoods, NJ – January 21, 2026 –The Greater Wildwoods Tourism Authority (GWTIDA) announces that the Wildwoods’ Doo Wop Experience Museum is once again in the running for Best Pop Culture Museum in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Travel Awards. The museum’s nomination marks the fourth consecutive year it has been included in the national contest.
Fans and supporters are encouraged to vote online for the neon-filled Doo Wop Experience Museum. Supporters can vote once a day, every day, until the voting period ends on Monday, February 9 at 11:59 a.m. EST. Winners will be announced on Wednesday, February 18.
Vote for the Doo Wop Experience Museum: USA Today’s 10Best Best Pop Culture Museum 2026
“The Doo Wop Experience Museum is the coolest retro-funky museum in the country, and it’s an incredible honor to be recognized for the fourth year in a row. The museum is a treasure trove of neon signs, mid-century architecture, artifacts, furniture, and music from a by-gone era in American history, and it fits perfectly in the Wildwoods. Stepping inside is like entering a time machine, where you and your family can experience the very best of 1950s and 60s kitschy Americana,” explained John Donio, President, Doo Wop Preservation League of The Wildwoods.
In 2025, the Wildwoods gained numerous national accolades, including mentions in multiple USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Contest lists, including the Wildwoods Beaches, Boardwalk, Starlux Mini Golf, the Honky Tonk Saloon, and The Madison Resort Wildwood Crest. The Wildwoods beaches were voted the Best Beach in New Jersey in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Travel Awards Contest 2025 earlier this year, marking the second consecutive year that the Wildwoods’ Beaches have been ranked #1 in New Jersey in the USA Today contest. The Wildwoods Boardwalk was also voted the 2025 #1 Best Boardwalk in the US in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards Contest.
The Wildwoods, NJ, are renowned for its wide beaches, an iconic boardwalk, and a variety of family attractions. With a rich blend of tradition and modern amenities, the Wildwoods continue to shine as a top-tier family destination. These nominations highlight the Wildwoods as a premier destination for hospitality and entertainment.
The Wildwoods, NJ are bursting with attractions, from the beach and Boardwalk to amusement piers, waterparks, events and festivals, beach concerts and live entertainment, boating, watersports, bike paths, and much more – making the resort destination one of the most sought-after places to vacation at the New Jersey Shore.
Consistently named among the country’s top beaches, the Wildwoods are known for their five-mile stretch of FREE, soft white sand, known as sugar sand, offering plenty of room for summer beach activities. Beachgoers can choose a relaxing day in the sun, or more action-packed activities like surfing, boogie boarding, boating, jet skiing, paddle boarding, and kayaking. A dog-friendly beach and dog park at Glenwood Avenue Beach ensures visitors can bring along their four-legged friends.
In addition to the award-winning free beaches and over 160 events and festivals held each year, the world-famous Wildwoods Boardwalk is a summer “must” for visitors. This ‘2-1/2 miles of smiles’ Boardwalk features three amusement piers with over 100 rides and attractions, two beachfront waterparks, arcades, carnival games, shops, and eateries. In fact, the Wildwoods have more retail shops and restaurants than the Mall of America.
USA Today’s 10Best provides users with original, unbiased, and experiential travel content of top attractions, things to see and do, and restaurants for top destinations in the U.S. and around the world. Created by a team of local travel experts: a well-traveled and well-educated group who are not only experts in their fields – and their cities – but discriminating in their tastes. These local experts live in the city they write about so the content is constantly updated.
For additional information about the Wildwoods, visit www.WildwoodsNJ.com or call 800-992-9732.
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