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Online Travel Show

Let AboutNewJersey.com show you New Jersey through our own online travel show called "Exploring New Jersey with Laura Crockett". Through five to ten minute videos, AboutNewJersey, along with your host Laura Crockett, showcase various attractions throughout NJ.

Transportation

So you decided to come out to check out New Jersey - now how do you get around? Need to know where the ferries are? How to take NJ Transit? What about the Turnpike and Garden State Parkway - this is the place to look.

New Jersey Online Store

Check out our online store where you can find a wide selection of New Jersey related items for yourself or as a gift, If you're planning out that great NJ vacation, then make sure you don't miss our selection of recommended NJ travel books!

Event Guide

Trying to figure out what to do this weekend? Then check out AboutNewJersey.com's Event Guide. This NJ Event Guide allows you to search by city, county, date range and event type.

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Fun & Games

Try your skill and have some fun with our New Jersey relate online games. We have several to choose from, with more planned to be added in the future.

E-Cards

Send a friend, a loved one or just spread the word about NJ to others. AboutNewJersey.com features a wide selection of electronic postcards covering ONLY New Jersey.

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Read the announcements or get an idea of what to do on our weekly fieldtrip guide.

About New Jersey

Discover New Jersey. Learn the history of the state, the symbols and its flag. This is where you can find the facts and figures about New Jersey. Learn about the state's many firsts, the who's who of New Jersey. If you're interested in learning about New Jersey - this is the place to go.

Towns & Counties

Going to a particular town or county in New Jersey and want to know what there is to do in the area? Check out the Towns and Counties section. Here you can easily see what to do in the area.

Amusement Parks

New Jersey has a huge selection of amusement parks throughout the state. From parks geared toward small children such as Storybook Land to the largest regional amusement Park in the country - Six Flags Great Adventure, where you can plummet 215 ft at 80 miles an hour on Nitro - not to mention the many water parks. There are things for all age groups and all interests.

Historical Sites

Come experience the many Historical Attractions found throughout New Jersey, from the many places where Washington stayed and fought to where Thomas Edison invented the incandecent lightbulb, the phonograph, movies and so much more.

Jersey Shore

New Jersey has 127 miles of shoreline. Come discover the many historic lighthouses, enjoy the excitement of Atlantic City, Seaside Heights or relax in historic Cape May. Check out the many wildlife refuges. There is something for everyone on the Jersey Shore.

Cultural

Come check out the many museums, catch a play at a theater or learn about the many New Jersey legends - including the Jersey Devil. Learn about how an entire nation was frightened by a Halloween radio joke and thought the earth was being invaded by martians.

Outdoor Recreation

Take a walk through one of the many acres of our various state parks or just relax and go birdwatching. Hunting is also available, as is kayaking, horsebacking riding and many other activities.

Come explore the wilderness of New Jersey - from the mountains in the north to the million+ acre Pine Barrens in the south to the wildlife refuges along the Jersey Shore.

Sports

New Jersey has numerous professional and minor league sports - as well as recreational sports you can take part in. From golf to baseball to lacrosse - New Jersey has something for everyone.

Interested in catching a game while in New Jersey? Check out the New Jersey Devils - 3 time Stanley Cup Champions at the Meadowlands or the minor league baseball teams such as the Lakewood Blue Claws. Interested in seeing a lacrosse game? We have TWO professional teams.

NJ Restaurant and Lodging Guide

If you're looking for a restaurant in NJ or a NJ hotel, or even a great B&B in Cape May, then check out our NJ Restaurant and lodging guides. On the NJ Restaurant guide, you can find pizzerias, fine dining, steak houses, as well as famous NJ diners. This is all searchable by city, county and cuisine type.

On our NJ Hotel & Lodging Guide, you can find anything from world class hotels, to romantic B&Bs to over 80 NJ campgrounds. For over 200 hotels, you can even book your stay right through AboutNewJersey.com.

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Location: Main - Regions - Shore Region - Cumberland County - Bridgeton

Bridgeton NJ - Cumberland County

Facts

Founded: 1765
Settled: 1686
Population: 22,771
Size: 6.2 sq miles

Urban Enterprise Zone (UEZ) - 3.5% Sales Tax

Attractions in and Around Bridgeton

Cohanzick Zoo

Bridgeton City Park
Mayor Aitken Dr
Bridgeton - Map It
(856)455-3230

Zoo/Aquariums

- View Cohanzick Zoo's Detail

Dutch Neck Village

97 Trench Rd
Bridgeton - Map It
(856)455-6003

Shopping

- View Dutch Neck Village's Detail

Marlboro Farm Market & Garden Center

601Route 49
Bridgeton - Map It
(856)451-3138

Agri-Tourism/U-Pick Farms

- View Marlboro Farm Market & Garden Center's Detail

Nail House Museum

Bridgeton City Park
1 Mayor Aitken Dr
Bridgeton - Map It
(856)455-3230

Historical
Museum

- View Nail House Museum's Detail

Potter's Tavern

West Broad Street
Bridgeton - Map It
(856)453-2180

Historical
Museum

- View Potter's Tavern's Detail

Southern NJ All Sports Hall of Fame Museum

Burt St. & Babe Ruth Dr.
Bridgeton - Map It
(856)451-7300

Historical
Museum

- View Southern NJ All Sports Hall of Fame Museum's Detail

Swedish Farmstead

Bridgeton City Park
Mayor Aitken Drive
Bridgeton - Map It
(856)455-3230

Historical

- View Swedish Farmstead's Detail

Woodruff Museum of Indian Artifacts

Bridgeton Public Library
150 Commerce St
Bridgeton - Map It
(856)451-2620

Historical
Museum

- View Woodruff Museum of Indian Artifacts's Detail

Swansea Vineyards

860 Main St.
Shiloh - Map It
(856)453-5778
About 4 miles from Bridgeton

Agri-Tourism/U-Pick Farms
Winery

- View Swansea Vineyards's Detail

Cohanzick Country Club

149 Bridgeton-Fairton Rd.
Fairton - Map It
(856)455-2122
About 4.4 miles from Bridgeton

Golfing
Outdoor Recreation
Sports (Recreational)

- View Cohanzick Country Club's Detail

Seabrook Educational and Cultural Center

1325 Rt. 77
Seabrook - Map It
(856)451-8393
About 4.8 miles from Bridgeton

Educational
Historical
Museum

- View Seabrook Educational and Cultural Center's Detail

Nate Bisconte Farm

Morton Ave. & Lebanon Rd
Rosenhayn - Map It
(856)455-3405
About 5.6 miles from Bridgeton

Agri-Tourism/U-Pick Farms

- View Nate Bisconte Farm's Detail

Appel Farm Arts & Music Center

457 Shirley Rd.
Elmer - Map It
(856)358-2472
About 9.2 miles from Bridgeton

Theater/Performing Arts

- View Appel Farm Arts & Music Center's Detail

Parvin State Park

701 Almond Road
Pittsgrove 08318 - Map It
(856)358-8616
About 9.2 miles from Bridgeton

Eco-Tourism
Outdoor Recreation
Park

- View Parvin State Park's Detail

Go to the NJ Attraction Guide

What's happening in and Around Bridgeton

November 2009

Cherish The Ladies - Elmer , Salem County
About 9.2 miles from Bridgeton
Saturday, November 21, 2009
A unique blend of virtuosi instrumentals, beautiful vocals, captivating arrangements and stunning step dancing combine facets of traditional Irish culture for an unforgettable concert. Conversation with Cherish The Ladies and Dinner Package Available.

Oceans In Motion - Elmer , Salem County
About 9.2 miles from Bridgeton
Saturday, November 21, 2009
WXPN Kid's Corner's Mike "The Science Guy" brings a tidal wave of fun to Appel Farm! Featuring fast-moving songs, group poems, and movement stories, the show celebrates the many wondrous creatures of the ocean. (Ages 5 and up)

December

Jimmy Webb - Elmer , Salem County
About 9.2 miles from Bridgeton
Saturday, December 5, 2009
Webb’s songs are etched into American culture. By The Time I Get To Phoenix, MacArthur Park, Wichita Lineman, Galveston and Up, Up and Away. Circles of Hope Art Show & Reception available.

Exit 1 Off The Crooked Road: Traditional Music in South Jersey With Jim Albertson, The Snake Brothers and The Tuesday Mountain Boys - Elmer , Salem County
About 9.2 miles from Bridgeton
Saturday, December 12, 2009
We will be spotlighting homegrown Bluegrass and Old-time music and celebrating musicians living and working right here in our own backyard.

The Mrs. Claus Holiday Celebration - Elmer , Salem County
About 9.2 miles from Bridgeton
Saturday, December 5, 2009
Enjoy stories, sing songs and dance with the Sugarplum Fairies in this jolly celebration. Theatre, dance and music combine for holiday merriment. (Ages 5 and up).

January 2010

Chris Smither - Elmer , Salem County
About 9.2 miles from Bridgeton
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Smither makes timeless art with just voice, guitar and a stomping foot drawing from blues and American folk music.

February

The Simon & Garfunkel Songbook Performed by Aztec Two-Step - Elmer , Salem County
About 9.2 miles from Bridgeton
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Aztec Two-Step has been universally hailed for their interpretations and performances of the timeless songs and harmonies of Simon & Garfunkel.

Little Red Ridinghood / Who Is A Stranger - Elmer , Salem County
About 9.2 miles from Bridgeton
Saturday, February 27, 2010
"Be careful of strangers my dear - and be kind to those you trust." A classic tale produced by Surflight Theatre. (Ages 4-11). In addition, be your favorite fairy-tale character for the Costume Parade!

March

Jim West in Rudyard Kipling’s How The Elephant Got His Trunk & Other Animal Tales - Elmer , Salem County
About 9.2 miles from Bridgeton
Saturday, March 27, 2010
With the Pink Elephant as your host, Rudyard Kipling’s classic story How The Elephant Got His Trunk comes to life in this large-scale puppet extravaganza. (Ages 3 and up).

April

Karla Bonoff with Kenny Edwards - Elmer , Salem County
About 9.2 miles from Bridgeton
Saturday, April 10, 2010
Spanning decades, Karla’s incredible playlist include Someone To Lay Down Beside Me, Lose Again, I Can't Hold On, Personally, Home and All My Life.

Music From The Crooked Road: Mountain Music of Virginia - Elmer , Salem County
About 9.2 miles from Bridgeton
Saturday, April 24, 2010
A national tour of Old-time, Bluegrass, Mountain Gospel Music and Flatfoot Dance celebrating the vibrant, musical culture of Southwest Virginia. Pre-show BBQ dinner available.

Weird, Wild & Wonderful - Elmer , Salem County
About 9.2 miles from Bridgeton
Saturday, April 10, 2010
A magical mix of computer animation, storytelling, mime and audience participation brings to life stories such as Jack and the Beanstalk and Little Miss Muffett!

Go to the NJ Event Guide

Lodging in and Around Bridgeton

Bridgeton - Days Inn

Hotel/Motel

500 Broad St. E
Bridgeton NJ 08302
(856)455-1500

Map

Rev. Leonidas E. Coyle House

Bed & Breakfast

35 Lake St
Bridgeton NJ 08302
(856)455-5638

Map

Stone House Inn Bed and Breakfast

Bed & Breakfast

151 West Commerce St
Bridgeton NJ 08302
(856)451-4800

Map

Go to the NJ Lodging Guide