Location Reports Wildwoods, NJ
HURRICANE SANDY UPDATE: THE WILDWOODS
Having started in mid-December, local artist David Macomber is working on an 8-foot by 20-foot mural at Morey’s Piers in the Wildwoods to benefit Hurricane Sandy relief efforts. After seeing the widespread devastation along the Jersey Shore, Macomber wanted to cre- ate something that would raise awareness as well as funds to benefit those affected by the storm.
“The ideas of unity and rebuilding are important to me, and they are what I want to express in this piece,” said Macomber. “In these trying times, we need to come together to help the larger community. The shore is what drives our economy, so, in reality, it affects us all.”
The mural will represent the unity of the Jersey Shore communities in the wake of the storm that forever altered the New Jersey Coastline. Macomber will prepare the design and canvas it before moving to a large outdoor space at Morey’s Piers to engage in the project.
“Although Wildwood wasn't hit as hard as other places, Morey’s Piers seemed like the most fitting and inspiring venue for this project,” said Macomber.
Macomber gave the shipping containers at Morey’s Adventure Pier a new, extreme look last July, and has been featured in Surfer, Eastern Surf and Surfing magazines. When complet- ed, the mural will be cut into about 30 segments and auctioned to raise money for those New Jersey shore towns that were devastated by Hurricane Sandy. Proceeds will be donat- ed to
www.wavesforwater.org.
Outdoor dining overlooking the ocean, the bay or the inland waterway is a unique way to enjoy dining in the Wildwoods. Here, the backdrop is the evening sunset and sailboats slowly glid- ing by, leaving vibrant streaks of color in the evening sky.
There also are many doo-wop style din- ers throughout the Wildwoods offering large menus in unique settings while serv- ing up classic diner food amid retro juke- boxes, waitresses in poodle skirts and black-and-white checkered floors.
Many restaurants throughout the island offer a full selection of cocktails and wines. Wine connoisseurs will find wine lists that reflect a wide selection of vine- yards and vintages. A few restaurants
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even permit guests to bring their own choice of wines to enjoy with dinner.
Don’t forget dessert, with options like homemade fudge, a banana split sundae, funnel cake or a fried Oreo.
THINGS TO DO
The Wildwoods Boardwalk has been called “two miles of smiles” for good rea- son. Spectacular amusement piers, world-class roller coasters, interactive water parks, family atmosphere, carnival- style games of chance, shops and irre- sistible food make the Wildwoods Boardwalk a summer “must” for nearly nine million visitors each season. Since its birth as a mere 150-yard stretch of boards in the 1890s, the Wildwoods’
boardwalk has been a center of activity. Throughout the years, the boardwalk has gone through many transformations, continuously growing and evolving.
Stretching for two and a half miles, the boardwalk offers over 100 rides and attractions (more than Disneyland®) ranging from world-class roller coasters and wet ‘n wild waterparks to carnival- style midway games, flashing arcades and myriad retail shops and eateries (more than at the Mall of America).
The Wildwoods Boardwalk also hosts a number of events throughout the year, including: the Wildwoods Baby Parade; classic car shows; crafts shows, family entertainment nights; Morey’s FEARS; and weekly fireworks in summer.
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