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| The Greater Wildwood Chamber of Commerce staffs two Visitor Information Centers in the Wildwoods. From May through September, Chamber staff provide information on accommodations, attractions, dining, shopping, events and more in the Boardwalk Information Center at Schellenger Avenue and the Boardwalk. (See map below.) The Boardwalk Information Center is generally open weekends 10am to 4pm in the spring, 7 days a week in summer (with extended hours in July and August), and on weekends again in September. |
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Greater Wildwood Chamber of Commerce |
3306 Pacific Avenue Wildwood, NJ 08260
Phone: 609-729-4000 FAX: 609-729-4003 |
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| City of Wildwood |
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Wildwood, located in the middle of the Wildwoods' Five Mile Island, is known for its beach and boardwalk. The 2 mile world-famous boardwalk offers breathtaking amusement rides, specialty shops, eateries, theaters and water parks. The Boardwalk offers something for everyone. The very young and young at heart can enjoy the double decker classic carousel. For the more adventuresome, ride the East Coast's tallest Ferris wheel to get a spectacular view of the five mile island, or for the dare devil in the family try "The Great Nor'Easter" the suspended looping coaster 1 of only 4 in the world.
The George F. Boyer Museum provides a tour through time and recounts the local history . The inland waterways provide a variety of water sports, deep sea fishing, boating, whale watching and all types of excursions. Wildwood also hosts a number of special events throughout the summer season for your fun and enjoyment. |
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North Wildwood, located at the northern end of the Wildwoods' Five Mile Island, was founded in the 1890's as the tiny fishing village of Anglesea.
North Wildwood boasts that their free white sandy beach is "New Jersey's best sport beach" as confirmed by Travel Holiday Magazine.The Hereford Inlet Lighthouse and Marine Police Station located in the city provide visitors with a historical retrospective of the resort. Both sites are destinations on the New Jersey Coastal Heritage Trail.
The night life in North Wildwood is especially diverse. The summer air is filled with oldies music at the dockside...rock and roll at the clubs...ethnic sing-a-longs...the choices are endless at the northern end of the Island. North Wildwood also hosts a number of special events throughout the summer season for your fun and enjoyment. |
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Wildwood Crest is located at the southern end of The Wildwoods Five Mile Island. Here you will find the lazy, hazy days of summers of old. Rest and relaxation are the featured attractions in this easy going and picturesque part of the island. Ocean front accommodations, modern motels, hotels and condominiums abound in Wildwood Crest where the sunrises gently awaken you to warm, sunny, fun filled days. The simple pleasure of life blend with the beach environment to provide a seashore vacation that will awaken all senses with the sound of seagulls...the roll and splash of the waves...the smell of the salt air. You can stroll along the sandy beaches and collect a variety of shells and enjoy the pristine waters.
Sunset Lake, located on the west side of the island, is the "playground" for water sports including, jet skiing, water skiing, and boating. If fishing is your passion then visit Crest Harbor, here you will find party boats which offer half-day and full-day excursions into the Atlantic. Every evening families gather at Sunset Lake, to watch the most spectacular sunset views on the island.
Entertainment is regularly scheduled at Crest Pier and the Gazebo throughout the summer months and includes outdoor music and dancing. Wildwood Crest also hosts a number of special events throughout the summer season for your fun and enjoyment. To maintain the family atmosphere, there are no liquor stores or bars in Wildwood Crest. So, if you are interested in the casual, calm, quaint and cool pleasures of life, visit the southern end of the island—Wildwood Crest. |
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A brief history of the Wildwoods. |
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Religious Services
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Baptist |
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Angel Visit Baptist Church |
435 E. Garfield Avenue
Wildwood, 522-0056 |
First Baptist Church of Anglesea |
303 Atlantic Avenue
North Wildwood, 522-2951 |
First Baptist Church of Wildwood |
230 E. Maple Avenue
Wildwood, 522-2981 |
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Central Bible Church |
18th & Central Avenue
North Wildwood, 522-5917 |
West Wildwood Bible Church |
9 Neptune Avenue
West Wildwood, 523-8863 |
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St. Simeon's By The Sea |
26th & Central Avenue
North Wildwood, 522-8389 |
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St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church |
St. Demetrios Street & Ahepa Avenue
North Wildwood, 522-0152 |
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Holy Trinity Lutheran Church |
2810 Atlantic Avenue
Wildwood, 522-5000 |
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North Wildwood United Methodist |
2nd & Central Avenue
North Wildwood, 522-2271 |
First United Methodist Church |
6700 Atlantic Avenue
Wildwood Crest, 729-4265
E-mail: crest.umc@verizon.net |
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Crest Community Church |
5901 Pacific Avenue
Wildwood Crest, 522-1618 |
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Wildwood Pentecostal Church |
3705 Park Boulevard
Wildwood, 729-6170 |
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| Presbyterian (OPC) |
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Calvary Orthodox Presbyterian Church |
119 East Rio Grande Avenue
Wildwood, 522-8489 |
Boardwalk Chapel |
4312 Boardwalk & Baker Avenue
Wildwood, 522-5616 |
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First Presbyterian Church |
4511 Pacific Avenue
Wildwood, 522-1244 |
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St. Ann's Church |
2900 Atlantic Avenue
Wildwood, 729-5583/522-2709 |
Church of the Assumption |
7110 Seaview Avenue
Wildwood Crest, 609-522-4114 |
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Beth Juda Temple |
Pacific and Spencer Avenue
Wildwood, 522-7541 |
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