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Wildwood Delivers for New Jersey Weekend Getaways

With more than 9 million visitors each year, Wildwood has become one of the top family vacation destinations in America.

With more than 9 million visitors each year, Wildwood has become one of the top family vacation destinations in America, especially for those looking for weekend getaway ideas. Plus, with some of the nicest and most affordable motels in NJ right near the beach and plenty of Wildwood NJ vacation packages, you can enjoy a quick stay or a long vacation on any budget.

8 Great Wildwood Weekend Getaway Ideas

  1. The beach. The Wildwood beaches stretch for five long miles, making them the largest and widest at the Jersey Shore. And best of all, you don’t have to pay a penny to enjoy them!
  1. The boardwalk. The world-famous Wildwood Boardwalk is 38 blocks packed end to end with stores, shops, water parks, eateries, live entertainment and amusement piers with over 100 rides and attractions. The sights, the sounds and the smells of the Wildwoods Boardwalk are pure sensory overload and perfect for New Jersey weekend getaways!
  1. Events for every age. Throughout the season, Wildwood’s beautiful beaches set the stage for a number of events, such as championship volleyball tournaments, soccer, lacrosse and Frisbee tournaments, monster truck and motocross races, concerts and the Wildwoods International Kite Festival.
  1. Easter events. You can celebrate Easter with the whole family on Mariner’s Landing on April 5th. Visit the Easter Bunny at the Parent’s Pavilion and enjoy strolling entertainment from stilt walkers to jugglers and more. Face painting is available, and children 12 and under can pick an Easter egg for a chance to win amazing prizes. This is sure to make for one of the best weekend getaway ideas.
  1. Great Wildwood NJ Vacation Packages. Whether you’re looking for a romantic vacation, New Jersey weekend getaways or a family trip, you can find plenty of Wildwood NJ vacation packages and great motels in NJ to make planning your trip simple and affordable.
  2. Wildwoods Baby Parade. Children are invited to make their debut for the annual Wildwoods Baby Parade in July in decorated wagons and strollers. The parade starts in front of the Wildwoods Convention Center and finishes at 16th Street in North Wildwood.
  1. Polar Bear Plunge. Enjoy the beaches of Wildwood in the winter by joining the polar bear plunge. Supporting the Special Olympics New Jersey, this fundraising event invites participants to pledge $100 or more to take a brazen romp into the chilly waters of the Atlantic Ocean in the middle of winter. Crazy? Maybe!
  1. The Convention Center. Located on the world famous Wildwood Boardwalk overlooking the beach, this unique, state-of-the-art, 260,000-square-foot facility offers one of the most spacious, flexible and innovative venues for conventions, trade shows, meetings, concerts and exhibits. You’ll find everything from bridal fairs, to dog shows and WWE fights, perfect for weekend getaway ideas.

It’s clear to see that day and night, there’s always something to see and do in Wildwood NJ. On the famous boardwalk alone, there are three amusement piers with over 100 rides and attractions, world-class roller coasters and three beachfront waterparks. For New Jersey weekend getaways, you can enjoy surfing, speedboat rentals, jet skiing, parasailing and wave running. At night, Wildwood comes alive as friends and families gather at Wildwood’s lounges, dance clubs, Irish pubs and more! And with many of the best motels in NJ within walking distance, you can just park once and enjoy.

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