“Doo Wop” is the term used to describe the retro 1950s and 1960s style buildings of the city of Wildwood. These buildings, with their distinct and flamboyant architecture, have made the Wildwoods one of the most visited tourist destinations of the New Jersey...
Cape May’s Washington Street Mall is one of the shore town’s most popular destinations. Efforts to revitalize Cape May started in 1966 when city officials worked to raise money from Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in order to rebuild Cape May. The area...
“Here she is… Miss America…” All the contests and talent shows we have on television today have to give thanks, in part, to the original Miss America pageant. The idea of a pageant came about as a way to promote Atlantic City tourism past the end of the summer...
Lucy the Elephant, located in Margate City New Jersey, stands 65 feet high, and is made from tin sheeting, and nearly one million pieces of wood. It is the oldest animal-shaped building in the world, and also holds the distinction of being the largest elephant in the...
Just because you’re on vacation doesn’t mean you should ignore the rich history around you! Southern New Jersey is home to lighthouses, a zoo, gardens, and much more! Take a break from the beach and explore the New Jersey that used to be! Find out what...
One of the New Jersey Shore’s many historic lighthouses, the Hereford Inlet Lighthouse is located on the south side of the Hereford Inlet in North Wildwood, New Jersey. The lighthouse was built on a dune area that can be easily seen at the mouth of the inlet. ...
