New Jersey Southern Shore Region

New Jersey Southern Shore Region
New Jersey’s Southern Shore Region covers the southern – most counties of Cumberland and Cape May, which border both the Delaware Bay Shore and the Atlantic Coast. Highlights of this region include historic districts, seaside and farming communities, shipwrecks, whaling, fishing and boating heritage, lighthouses, Victorian architecture and early cultures of African – Americans, Native Americans and European settlers.
	Cumberland County's remarkable transformation is the result of collaboration among government, cultural institutions, municipalities, community and educational organizations, tourism interests, the media and business. The County is not only a model rural cultural destination, but most importantly, a place cherished by those who live there.
The area is primarily part of Greater Philadelphia with the exception of Mercer County, which is part of the New York City Metropolitan Area. It is one of six officially recognized tourism regions, the others being the Greater Atlantic City Region, the Skylands Region, the Southern Shore Region, the Shore Region and the Gateway Region.

Southern Shore Towns
	Avalon
	Cape May is at the southern tip of Cape May Peninsula in Cape May County, New Jersey, where the Delaware Bay meets the Atlantic Ocean. It is one of the country's oldest vacation resort destinations. The entire city of Cape May is designated the Cape May Historic District, a National Historic Landmark due to its concentration of Victorian buildings.
	Ocean City
	Sea Isle City
	Stone Harbor
	Wildwood
Bayshore Discovery Project 2800 High St. Bivalve NJ 08349 (856) 785-2060. NJ's official tall ship. Sailing trips and museum. Environmental programs. www.ajmeerwald.org Bridgeton Southern N.J. All Sports Hall of Fame Museum Bridgeton Recreation Center Burt Ave. & Babe Ruth Rd. Bridgeton NJ 08302 (856) 451-7300. Memorabilia of famous professional teams. http://www.co.cumberland.nj.us/tourism/bridgeton%5Fsports/default.html Cohanzick Zoo Bridgeton City Park Bridgeton NJ 08302 (856) 455-3230. Animals and birds from all over the world. http://www.co.cumberland.nj.us/tourism/cohanzick_zoo/ Dutch Neck Village Mon.-Sat.: 10 am -5 pm Some shops open Sunday: 11 am - 4 pm 97 Trench Road Bridgeton, NJ 08302 (856) 451-2188 Explore an exciting world of unique and unusual shops. http://www.co.cumberland.nj.us/tourism/dutch_neck_village/ East Point Lighthouse Where the Maurice River meets the Delaware Bay, southwest of Heislerville; under restoration by the Maurice River Historical Society: Maurice River Historical Society P.O. Box 141 Heislerville, NJ 08324 eastpointlighthousenj@yahoo.com Originally known as the Maurice River Lighthouse, it was erected in 1849 by the United States Lighthouse. http://www.co.cumberland.nj.us/tourism/east_point_lighthouse/ Historic Bridgeton Walking Tour 50 E. Broad Street Bridgeton, NJ 08302 (856) 451-9208 (Recreation Commission Office) for brochures on self-guided tours Take a walk through time in New Jersey's largest historic district and visit over 300 years of American history. http://www.co.cumberland.nj.us/tourism/bridgeton%5Fwalking%5Ftour/default.html The John DuBois Maritime Museum Open April through November Sunday 1 pm - 4 pm or by appointment 5 miles off Rt. 49, Country Road 607 Greenwich, NJ 08302 (856) 455-1774 http://www.co.cumberland.nj.us/tourism/dubois_maritime_museum/ Millville Army Airfield Museum Building 1A & #149 Millville Municipal Airport PO Box 1547 Millville, NJ 08332 (856) 327-2347 Open weekends 10 am to 4 pm Dedicated to preserving the history of the first U.S. Army Base built for the defense of our country in 1941. http://www.co.cumberland.nj.us/tourism/millville_airfield_museum/ Swedish Village Bridgeton City park Bridgeton, NJ 08302 (856) 455-9785 Open mid-May through Labor Day Sat: 11-5, Sun: 12-5 Open for tours 12 months a year by prior arrangement. http://www.co.cumberland.nj.us/tourism/new_sweden_farmstead_museum/default.html Pat Witt's Barn Studio of Art 814 Whitaker Avenue Millville, NJ 08332 (856) 825-5028 Offers all students a warm haven for their creative outlets. http://www.co.cumberland.nj.us/tourism/barn%5Fstudio/default.html Wheaton Village 1501 Glasstown Road Millville, NJ 08332 (856) 825-6800 Daily: Apr.-Dec.: 10 am - 5 PM Wed.-Sun.: Jan.-Mar.: 10 am - 5 PM Focuses on the creative spirit with a special emphasis on glass. http://www.wheatonvillage.org/

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Scenic River Towns
	Avalon
	Cape May
	Ocean City
	Sea Isle City
	Stone Harbor
	Wildwood
NY Tourism Regions
	Skylands Region
	Gateway Region
	Delaware River Region
	Shore Region
	Southern Shore Region
	Greater Atlantic City Region