works of art right before your eyes. The
GlassStudioisfullyfunctioningandmod-
eledafteranoriginal1888structureandthe
Down Jersey Folklife Center has informa-
tionaboutthatlegendarycreature,theJer-
seyDevil.TheCountryInnandPaperWait-
erRestaurantandPubareadjacenttothe
Center,1501GlasstownRoadinMillville.
Tourpackagesavailableforgroups856-825-
6800.800-998-4552.www.wheatonarts.org
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THE QUARTER AT TROPICANA
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TheQuarterattheTropicanaconveys
an atmosphere of authentic Old
BICYCLING Havana,completewithanindoorskyscape
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For cycling enthusiasts, Southern and authentic street setting. The three-
New Jersey is as good as it gets – tiered complex resembles the streets of
picturesque places with easy pedaling Cuba with lampposts, fountains and faux
along the beachfront or quiet country sky,offersvisitorsaplacetostroll,shopand
roads. Many towns have designated bike dine without ever having to leave the
paths,boardwalksandpromenadesthatare
resort.www.tropicana.net/thequarter
greatforearlymorningexercisebeforethe
crowds arrive. Most resort communities HAMMONTON BLUEBERRY FESTIVAL
havebicyclerentalconcessionsnearpopu-
larbicyclingspots.Checklocallistingsfor 57
TheRed,WhiteandBlueberryFes-
tival in Hammonton encourages
vendors.TheAtlanticCountyBikePathis everyone to eat anything and everything
a 7.5 mile, 10-foot wide asphalt path madeofblueberriesontheSundaypriorto
between the Shore Mall in Egg Harbor theFourthofJulyholiday.Thefestivalpays
Township and the Atlantic County Insti- homagetothestatefruitofNewJerseyas
tuteofTechnologyinMaysLandingalong thousands of berry lovers flock to Ham-
the former West Jersey and Reading monton to enjoy the unmatched
Seashorerailline.Trailheadsarelocated taste of blueberry delights. An antique
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attheShoreMall,EnglishCreekAvenue carshow,artsandcrafts,blueberrypie-eat-
and the Institute of Technology. ing contests and a live stage show and
www.aclink.org moreaddtothered,whiteandblueberry
square foot wooden structure has been
www.hammontonnj.us
restored and houses vintage aircraft from SMITHVILLE/VILLAGE GREEN
allbranchesofthemilitaryandaWallof THE RIVERFRONTS
Honor to memorialize the 41 men who 54
More than four dozen shops and
eaterieslinethequaint,brickwalk- OF BRIDGETON & MILLVILLE
perished while training at the air station. ways of Historic Smithville and Village
Special events include an annual fly- Green in Galloway Township. Stroll 58
ThebeautifulCohanseyRiverruns
through the Bridgeton City Park
in/walk-ineachAugustandaUSOSwing through the historic shopping district and andisthesettingformanyofthecity’sspe-
Dance in September. NAS Wildwood is browse for antiques or enjoy a wonderful cialeventsthroughouttheyear.InMillville,
onBreakwaterRoad,LowerTownshipand meal in one of Smithville’s restaurants. theMauriceRiverisaperfectaccenttothe
is listed on the National Register of His-
www.smithvillenj.com GlasstownArtsDistrictwitha700-footriver
toricPlaces.Openyearwww.usnasw.org walkforpedestrianstoenjoythewaterand
WHEATONARTS CaptainBuckRiverfrontPark,agreatspot
DOO WOP WEEKEND AND CULTURAL CENTER for picnics.
www.cityofbridgeton.com or
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It’s where Chubby Checker first
www.millville-nj.com
performed The Twist and Bill 55
Watchartistscreateglasswareatthe
WheatonArtsandCulturalCenter
HaleyandtheCometshelpedtointroduce usingtechniquesthatdatebackcenturiesor THE MAURICE RIVER -A WILD &
rockandroll.TheFabulous50sWeekend tourtheMuseumofAmericanGlasstosee SCENIC RIVER
in the Wildwoods in October is nonstop theworld’slargestbottle,asevenfoot,eight
DooWopwithPhiladelphia-areadiscjock- inchbottlethatholds188gallonsandisin 59
The Maurice River and its tribu-
taries, the Menantico, the Manu-
ey Jerry Blavat, the “Geator with the theGuinnessBookofWorldRecords).The muskinandtheMuskee,flowthroughfive
Heater,” a concert, a 1950s memorabilia ArthurGorhamPaperweightShophasone Southern New Jersey municipalities. The
showandsale,exhibitsof50santiquesand ofthelargestcollectionsoftraditionaland narrow freshwater tributaries, overhung
pop-culture,DooWoptrolleytours,classic contemporary paperweights or watch hot, with trees, meander through the City of
carshowandmore.www.fabfifties.com molten glass transformed into amazing Vineland and Buena Vista Township; by
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