Locuson Estate/ Church Landing Farm
Church Landing Road, Pennsville Township
Home of the Pennsville Historical Society, located at one of the landing sites of
the country's earliest settlers. This completely restored farmhouse overlooking
the Delaware River is open for tours.
856-678-5994
City of Salem
Route 49
One of the nation's oldest seaports, the City of Salem offers two National
Historic Districts with architectural restoration of the finest quality. If you
look at he History of Salem you will find
that the colony grew slowly at first, due in part to competition for
settlers among contemporary colonies in the area
856-935-3218
Lower Alloways Creek Log Cabin
Smick Rd. in Lower Alloways Creek Township.
Site of the Lower Alloways Creek Historical society, this log cabin dates to the
late 1600's
856-935-1938
Canton Village
Route 623 in Lower Alloways Creek Township
Quaint, rustic village that is illustrative of early settlements.
Mad Horse Creek Wildlife Management Area
Route 623 in Lower Alloways Creek Township
Saltwater fishing, waterfowl, pheasant and rabbits inhabit this 5,826 acre area
of tidal marsh and upland habitat.
Natural Viewing Areas
Division of Fish, Game and Wildlife
856-628-2103
More that 50,000 acres of natural viewing areas in Cumberland County include:
Seabrook Education and Cultural Center
State Highway 77, just north of Bridgeton
The Seabrook Educational and Cultural Center exhibits the rich history of
Seabrook Village, a community brought together by was, economic hardship and the
spirit of adventure. Japanese Americans, who were relocated to Seabrook During
World War II, established the Center to preserve Seabrook's unique cultural and
business history.
856-451-8393
Historic Bridgeton
Routes 49 and 77
Enjoy the ambiance of New Jersey's largest historic district. Walking tours that
highlight the historic homes and buildings of this unique county seat are
available through the Tourist Center. special events are held throughout the
year.
856-451-4551
Cohanzick Zoo
Mayor Aitken Drive in Historic Bridgeton
The Cohanzick Zoo is home to many exotic animals, including rare white tigers
from Sweden and birds from South America in the new aviary. The aviary is the
largest outdoor aviary in New Jersey.
856-451-4551
Wheaton Village
Accessible via Routes 55, 47 and 49 in Millville
Home of the internationally-renown Museum of American Glass. visitors can watch
skilled artisans employ centuries-old techniques to create glass pitchers, vases
and bottles. Visitors can also make their own glass paperweight. Enjoy the
unique shops and call for a special events calendar.
1-800-998-4552
Millville Army Airfield Museum
The history of the former Millville Army Air Field, which was
dedicated by the US War Department in1941 as "America's First Defense
Airport." is preserved at this museum. Visitors will also want to view
Millville's WWII Wall of Remembrance, a three-story mural located at Millville
City Hall on High and Main streets (State Highway 49).
856-327-2347
Historic Mauricetown
County Rd. 670, along the Maurice River
An 18th century village nestled along the picturesque Maurice river, Mauricetown
host an annual seafood festival, holiday house tours and many antique shops.
856-785-0457
Maurice Scenic and Recreational River
Off State Highway 55 and 47
This river system supports some of the most important wildlife habitats n the
region. some 50% of New Jersey's threatened endangered plant and animal species
can be found in the Maurice River watershed. shorebirds, bald eagles, railbirds,
hawks and songbirds of various types can all be found in this area that was designated
part of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers system in 1993.
215-597-9175
Cape May County Park and Zoo
Rout 9 in Cape May Court House
The 128-acre park and Zoo are open year-round, seven days a week from 9 am to 5
pm. Over 180 species of animals live at the zoo, and there are nature trails, playground
equipment, volleyball and tennis courts, biking and jogging trails and
freshwater fishing. Other parts of the Cape May County Park System include
Fishing Creek Wildlife refuge, located in del Haven on Bayshore Road, with 1700
acres of wetlands and marsh that attract thousands of migratory birds in both
spring and fall. tree nesting egrets, waterfowl, song birds and Canada geese can
be seen throughout the year. Cameron Wildlife Sanctuary (Cape May County Park
North) is 25 acres of pineland woods, salt marsh and freshwater ponds, a
combination that is rarely seen in one setting. Walking paths wind along
cranberry bogs, chicken grapes and beach plums along with painted turtles,
migratory birds and other wildlife.
856-465-5421
Reeds Beach
Located on the Delaware Bayshore in Middle Township
This is one of the best spots to view the spring concentration of shorebirds and
horseshoe crabs, a world-famous phenomenon that occurs each year from the 2nd
week in May through the 1st week in June. Over one million shorebirds gather
while thousands upon thousands of horseshoe crabs mate and lay their eggs under
the sand in the tide line. cape May bird Observatory offers naturalist-led field
trips here during the peak season.
856-861-0700
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, Terry Muse
