Main Street NJ: Wildwood

On Jul 11, 2022

Downtown Wildwood is a hub for shopping, dining and great events. The 60,000-square-foot Byrne Plaza hosts numerous concerts and festivals throughout the year. During the summer months the calendar is jam-packed with daily happenings and activities!

Shopping in Downtown Wildwood is plentiful, unique and includes: boutiques offering everything you need to enjoy the beach; sweet shops for that must-have summertime sweet treat; t-shirt shops for a unique or kitschy shirt or Wildwoods souvenir sweatshirt; souvenir shops with Wildwoods tchotchkes and memorabilia; and stores offering men’s and women’s sportswear, beachwear and apparel, jewelry and much more.

Dining in the Wildwoods is a way to savor the flavors of the Jersey Shore; and whether you’re choosing to dine indoors or al fresco, the resort destination offers restaurants and menus for every appetite, every budget and virtually every taste.

Popular culture

Take a walk through the Wildwoods’ Doo-Wop District. With bright neon signs, futuristic architecture and “far-out” themes, buildings here offer a neon-lit slice of Americana. Visit the Doo-Wop Experience Museum. To top it off, grab dinner at one of the many Doo-Wop style diners. Enjoy classic diner food along with retro jukeboxes and the iconic black & white checkered floors that will never go out of style!

Did you know?

The Wildwoods are home to the country’s largest concentration of mid-20th century Doo-Wop architecture.

About WW

Year founded: 1912

Population: 5,500

Mayor: Pete Byron

County: Cape May County

Shopping: Pacific Avenue

Upcoming Events

Saturday’s
May 28 – Sept 3
Farmer’s Market
Extending from Byrne Plaza, at 3400 Pacific Avenue, from Oak Avenue to Schellenger Avenue.
8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Tuesday’s
June 28 – Aug 23
FREE Family Movie Night Byrne Plaza – Movie starts as soon as it gets dark (8:30 p.m.)

Friday’s
July 1 – Aug 5
NEW! Fun Friday
Byrne Plaza – Featuring live bands, food and drink vendors, lawn games and much more!

Thursday’s
June 23 – Sept 1
FREE Music
Byrne Plaza – Featuring a live band and dance party from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

For more info, call 609-523-1602 or visit www.DooWW.com.

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