The purpose of this website is to promote commerce and tourism in Salem County. Information is provided about the natural beauty of this area as seen in the parks and recreation areas. Other sections feature historic places, shopping, dining, art galleries, fairs, events and festivals. Salem County residents and business owners are encouraged to submit photos and articles to be published on this website. After considerable research we have found that Salem County has much to offer with dozens of historical sites, hundreds of houses built in the 18th and 19th centuries, beautifully preserved towns rich in American History and thousands of acres designated and preserved as wildlife management areas. Salem County is an ideal destination for day trips with a variety of interesting places to visit and things to do.
A day trip can become more fun without a specific destination just a general direction. This is especially true for adventures in Salem County where you can get lost (but not really lost) in the rural countryside. Here's some suggestions: If you'd like to spend the day in outdoor recreation activities, the Delaware River shore area has thousands of acres of preserved wildlife habitats with parks for picnics, bicycling, hiking, canoeing, nature study and photography. If you're looking for antiques, historic sites, wineries, and quaint towns from a past era, don't plan your trip - just wander along country roads and enjoy the rich farmland, historically significant houses and small towns (each having it's own character and interest). If you're looking for entertainment, see the website's arts and entertainment section for names and dates of events.
For just rambling around, a good starting or ending place for your adventure could be Salem City one of the oldest towns in America, filled with interesting and significant architecture, historic sites, antique shoppes and places to eat. As you continue your discovery of Salem County, you might head south toward Elsinboro, Hancocks Bridge and the Madhorse Wildlife Management Area, or head east toward Woodstown, the Cowtown Rodeo, Cowtown Flea Market and the Salem County Fairgrounds. This website is filled with information about these areas (use search above).
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