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Founded: 1765
Settled: 1686
Population: 22,771
Size: 6.2 sq miles
Urban Enterprise Zone (UEZ) -
3.5% Sales Tax |
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Attractions
in and Around Bridgeton |
Bridgeton City Park
Mayor Aitken Dr
Bridgeton - Map
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(856)455-3230
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Zoo/Aquariums |
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97 Trench Rd
Bridgeton - Map
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(856)455-6003
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Shopping |
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601Route 49
Bridgeton - Map
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(856)451-3138
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Agri-Tourism/U-Pick Farms |
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Bridgeton City Park
1 Mayor Aitken Dr
Bridgeton - Map
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(856)455-3230
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Historical Museum |
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West Broad Street
Bridgeton - Map
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(856)453-2180
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Historical Museum |
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Burt St. & Babe Ruth Dr.
Bridgeton - Map
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(856)451-7300
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Historical Museum |
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Bridgeton City Park
Mayor Aitken Drive
Bridgeton - Map
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(856)455-3230
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Historical |
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Bridgeton Public Library
150 Commerce St
Bridgeton - Map
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(856)451-2620
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Historical Museum |
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860 Main St.
Shiloh - Map
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(856)453-5778
About 4 miles
from Bridgeton
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Agri-Tourism/U-Pick Farms Winery |
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149 Bridgeton-Fairton Rd.
Fairton - Map
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(856)455-2122
About 4.4 miles
from Bridgeton
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Golfing Outdoor Recreation Sports (Recreational) |
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1325 Rt. 77
Seabrook - Map
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(856)451-8393
About 4.8 miles
from Bridgeton
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Educational Historical Museum |
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Morton Ave. & Lebanon Rd
Rosenhayn - Map
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(856)455-3405
About 5.6 miles
from Bridgeton
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Agri-Tourism/U-Pick Farms |
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457 Shirley Rd.
Elmer - Map
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(856)358-2472
About 9.2 miles
from Bridgeton
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Theater/Performing Arts |
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701 Almond Road
Pittsgrove 08318 - Map
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(856)358-8616
About 9.2 miles
from Bridgeton
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Eco-Tourism Outdoor Recreation Park |
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What's happening
in and Around Bridgeton |
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Ceramic Birdhouses and Bird Feeders -
Elmer , Salem County
About 9.2 miles from Bridgeton
Feb 28 & Mar 21
In this two-part workshop, parents and their children (or any other adult/child team) will work together to create a beautiful birdhouse or bird feeder. You’ll construct projects from clay slabs and coils, adding textured details with stamps and fabrics then add colorful underglazes to our fired projects to complete the original designs.
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Easter Cascarones -
Elmer , Salem County
About 9.2 miles from Bridgeton
Sunday, March 21
Traditionally used to usher in the Easter celebration in Mexico, Cascarones are Easter eggs filled with confetti. You will have the option of donating your egg to be sold for the Philadelphia charity, “Cascarones por la Vida,” which helps to raise funds for children affected by HIV and AIDS. (Ages 7 and up)
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Gardens and Art -
Elmer , Salem County
About 9.2 miles from Bridgeton
Tuesday, March 16
Not everyone gets to live in a gigantic vegetable home, but you can help give one lucky bird the coolest house around. Turn a gourd and other items from your garden into a beautiful birdhouse. (Ages 7 and up)
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Mosaic Workshop -
Elmer , Salem County
About 9.2 miles from Bridgeton
Thursday, March 11 and 18 (2 weeks)
Make a beautiful mosaic from an item you bring from home. Items that work well include clay, terracotta pots, mirror pieces, glass or mirror in a wooden frame, marbles and gems and more along those lines. All wood items must be primed in advance. Mosaic tile and materials will be provided.
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David Wilcox & Patty Larkin -
Elmer , Salem County
About 9.2 miles from Bridgeton
Saturday, March 20, 2010
David Wilcox is a one-man band who continues to impress audiences with his versatile baritone, agile guitar work and diverse repertoire of original songs that continue to attract audiences world-wide. Patty Larkin has been redefining the boundaries of folk-urban pop music for more than 20 years with her inventive guitar wizardry, vocals and uncompromising lyrics.
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Romeo & Juliet -
Elmer , Salem County
About 9.2 miles from Bridgeton
Saturday, March 27, 2010
A production of The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey's
Shakespeare LIVE!
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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!
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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.
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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.
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Alfred James Band -
Elmer , Salem County
About 9.2 miles from Bridgeton
Friday, May 7, 2010
Making a return visit to Appel Farm, Alfred James is the only cellist in the world playing a black, 5-string carbon fiber cello – standing up! The cello isn’t just for classical music anymore!
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Lodging in
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500 Broad St. E
Bridgeton NJ 08302
(856)455-1500
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Rev. Leonidas E. Coyle House |
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35 Lake St
Bridgeton NJ 08302
(856)455-5638
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Stone House Inn Bed and Breakfast |
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151 West Commerce St
Bridgeton NJ 08302
(856)451-4800
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Restaurants
in and Around Bridgeton |
2 West Avenue
Bridgeton NJ 08302 - Map
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(856)451-2007
About 0 miles
from Bridgeton
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Italian |
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Lawrence Shopping Center
2495 Route 1 South
Lawrence Township NJ - Map
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(609)637-0800
About 7 miles
from Bridgeton
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Indian |
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1136 Almond Rd
Pittsgrove NJ - Map
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(856)358-3201
About 9.2 miles
from Bridgeton
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American (New) American (Traditional) Continental |
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