Madison Resort Wildwood Crest Voted #1 Best New Hotel in the Country
Honky Tonk Saloon voted among the Top 5 Best US New Attractions
The Wildwoods, NJ – January 3, 2025 – The Wildwoods proudly announce two winners in USA Today’s 2025 Readers’ Choice Contest. The Madison Hotel Wildwood Crest was voted #1 for Best New Hotel, and Wildwood’s Honky Tonk Saloon entertainment venue earned the #5 spot for Best New Attraction.
A panel of travel experts nominated their top picks for new hotel openings and hotels that were transformed by major renovations over the last year and a half, and then readers voted for their top picks to crown the winners. Additionally, a panel of travel experts scoured the country for the best newly launched attractions, and readers cast their votes to choose their ultimate favorites.
Madison Resort Wildwood Crest
Situated on the beautiful shores of Wildwood Crest, New Jersey, the Madison Resort offers a perfect blend of luxury and relaxation. Boasting gorgeous beachfront views, a fantastic restaurant, and spacious rooms, this resort is a comfortable coastal paradise. With top-notch amenities and impeccable service, including a free shuttle around town, this resort is an ideal getaway, and it’s just steps away from the Wildwoods Boardwalk.
Honky Tonk Saloon
Wildwood’s country-themed Honky Tonk Saloon is the Jersey Shore’s newest country-western destination including a spacious arcade filled with games that guests of all ages are sure to enjoy. Located on the world-famous Wildwoods Boardwalk, this restaurant features rustic decor, casual dining options, great drinks, and exceptional live country music. And, of course, Country Line Dancing nightly.
“The Wildwoods, NJ, are renowned for their spacious free beaches, its iconic boardwalk, and a variety of family attractions, restaurants and hotels. With a rich blend of tradition and modern amenities, the Wildwoods continue to shine as a top-tier destination. The USA Today’s 10Best awards highlight the Wildwoods as a premier destination for hospitality and entertainment,” said Louis M. Belasco, Executive Director of the Greater Wildwoods Tourism Improvement and Development Authority (GWTIDA).
Earlier this year, the Wildwoods Beaches won #1 in USA Today’s 10Best Beaches in New Jersey Readers’ Choice Awards and the Doo Wop Experience Museum earned a spot among the top ten Pop Culture Museums in the country by USA Today’s 10Best.
The Wildwoods, NJ, are a vibrant vacation destination packed with endless attractions and activities. From relaxing on pristine free beaches to enjoying the thrills of its iconic Boardwalk, amusement piers, and waterparks, there’s no shortage of fun. Live entertainment, beach concerts, festivals, and outdoor adventures like boating, paddleboarding, and biking add to the excitement. Famous for its five miles of free, soft white sand, the Wildwoods’ beaches offer ample space for sunbathing or action-packed activities like surfing and jet skiing. There’s even a dog-friendly beach and park at Glenwood Avenue for visitors with pets. The iconic Wildwoods Boardwalk is a highlight, offering 38-blocks of family fun. With three amusement piers, beachfront waterparks, arcades, games, shops, and eateries, it’s a summer must-see. Hosting over 160 events annually, the Wildwoods combine natural beauty and entertainment, making it one of the premier destinations on the Jersey Shore.
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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