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Bay Springs Farm Alpacas, LLC (Cape May)
Chamber of Commerce of Greater Cape May
Downtown Westfield Corporation
Greater Spring Lake Chamber of Commerce
Historic Cold Spring Village (Cape May)
Lambertville Area Chamber of Commerce
Morris County Visitors Center
New Jersey Office of Travel and Tourism
New Jersey Wine Growers Association
Spring Lake Bed & Breakfast and Hotel Association
Washington Street Mall Merchants (Cape May)
Bay Springs Farm Alpacas, LLC
542 New England Road
Cape May
(609) 884-0563; www.BaySpringsAlpacas.com
Barb and Warren Nuessle welcome you to Bay Springs Farm, the oldest and largest alpaca breeder in Cape May County. They offer superior Peruvian and Chilean huacayas and specialize in show quality alpacas in a wide range of colors. Breeding for fine fiber and excellent conformation, they take pride in providing great customer support to insure that their clients are successful. The farm store offers the best selection of fine alpaca clothing and accessories in Southern New Jersey, as well as alpaca fleece for spinning and yarn for knitting. The farm store is open to the public every Saturday and Sunday year-round from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Chamber of Commerce of Greater Cape May
Cape May Tourism Commission
609 Lafayette Street, 2nd floor
Cape May
(609) 884-5508; 1-866-YCAPEMAY
www.capemaychamber.com; www.discovercapemay.com
Located at the southern most tip of New Jersey, where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Delaware Bay, Cape May is the nation’s oldest seaside resort. The city’s 600 Victorian-era houses and hotels comprise one of the largest existing collections of late 19th-century frame buildings in the country. Highlights include the landmark lighthouse, bed & breakfast inns, quaint antiques and gift shops, historic house tours and carriage rides, fine dining, theaters, museums, galleries and concerts. Call for your free copy of the 2007 Visitors Guide.
The Clinton Guild
Visit Historic Clinton
Clinton
(908) 735-8614; www.clintonnj.com
The cherry tree-lined streets of historic Clinton invoke Small Town America to visitors from all walks of life. The choice of movie producers who wish to capture the quintessential image of a simpler time, Clinton is regularly filmed, taped and photographed. This charming town in rural Hunterdon County has so much to offer, from enchanting shops to delightful cultural events and its very own art museum. Visit www.clintonnj.com for a full schedule of activities and events.
Downtown Westfield Corporation
Winner of the 2004 Great American Main Street Award
105 Elm Street
Westfield
(908) 7898-9444; www.westfieldtoday.com
Westfield, New Jersey’s historic downtown, contains a delightful mix of businesses including national retailers such as Lord & Taylor and Trader Joe’s, locally owned specialty stores, art galleries and more than 50 different restaurants. Whether you are looking for the latest fashion or timeless classics, Downtown Westfield has what you are searching for with service you cannot find elsewhere. For more information, contact Downtown Westfield Corporation.
Escape to the Jersey Cape
(800) 227-2297; www.thejerseycape.com
Thirty miles of clean, white, sandy, lifeguard protected beaches connect the resorts of Cape May County. Each beachfront community is diverse in its appeal to the vacationer. From touring Victorian Inns to parasailing to deep-sea fishing, there is something for everyone at the Jersey Cape. Come escape to the resorts of Ocean City, Sea Isle City, Avalon, Stone Harbor, the Wildwoods or Cape May.
Greater Spring Lake Chamber of Commerce
302-304 Washington Avenue
Spring Lake
(732) 449-0577; splk.cofc@verizon.net;
www.springlake.org
Spring Lake: The Jewel of the Jersey Shore! Spring Lake is known for its magnificent homes and gardens, enchanting bed & breakfasts, beautiful two-mile beachfront and noncommercial boardwalk. Third Avenue, the main shopping street, features charming shops, galleries and gourmet dining. The Greater Spring Lake Chamber of Commerce, with more than 125 members, works to advance commercial and civic interests and improve the quality of life for visitors, as well as for the citizens of the community.
Historic Cold Spring Village
Cape May
(609) 898-2300; www.hcsv.org
Historic Cold Spring Village is an Early American open-air living history museum portraying the lifestyles, trades, crafts and architecture of a small South Jersey rural community. The Village consists of 26 restored buildings on a 22-acre wooded site. The buildings house a variety of historically costumed crafts people and interpreters who demonstrate basketry, woodworking, broom making, tinsmithing, weaving, spinning, blacksmithing, 19th-century farming, printing, bookbinding and open-hearth cooking. In addition to the craft buildings, visitors will find a country store, welcome center, Old Grange Restaurant, bakery, ice cream parlor and flower shop. Special events are held every weekend from late May through mid-September in addition to weekday family activities. Seasonal hours: Tuesday through Sunday from late June through Labor Day.
Keyport Business Alliance
(732) 739-0690; www.KeyportKBA.com
Historic Keyport is the perfect mix of recreation, business and family life. Whether you fish from one of the waterfront parks, shop the quaint West Front Street or attend one of Keyport’s seasonal events, a visit to Keyport is a great way to create “picture postcard” memories. Located on the Raritan Bay, redevelopment is making way for additional services and stores in this thriving waterfront community. Visit www.KeyportKBA.com for event schedules, business listings and more.
Lambertville Area Chamber of Commerce
(609) 397-0055; www.lambertville.org
Explore. Shop. Feast. Sunny paths along the historic Delaware & Raritan Canal, elegant bed and breakfasts, exquisite dining, innovative design shops, and lush gardens tucked behind quaint streets and historic store fronts … the offerings of Lambertville are as varied as the neighbors who inhabit this eclectic riverside city. Find fantastic architecture, antiquing and art galleries. Experience unique shops, the symphonia, ballet, eco-adventure and more. Lambertville makes a splash like no other river town.
Morris County Visitors Center
6 Court Street
Morristown
(973) 631-5151; www.morristourism.org
Come visit Morris County and discover 300 years of history that shaped America. The Morris County Visitors Center, located in downtown Morristown, is a destination marketing organization that promotes all the abundant opportunities for recreation, culture and history in the area.
The Morristown Partnership
(973) 455-1133; www.morristown-nj.org
Come to live, shop and dine. Headquarters of the American Revolution, Morristown is filled with centuries of historical treasures well worth exploring. Named one of the Dozen Distinctive Destinations by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, Morristown offers a host of natural, historic, aesthetic, recreational and cultural experiences that reflect its commitment to historic preservation, interesting architecture, cultural diversity, an economic base of locally owned small businesses, and walking access for residents and visitors. The energized downtown is the perfect setting for dining, entertainment, special events and of course, shopping!
New Jersey Office of Travel and Tourism
1-800-VISIT-NJ; www.visitnj.org
Whether you enjoy the spectacular fall foliage, stroll along 127 miles of pristine beaches, experience the sizzling nightlife and casino gaming of Atlantic City, relish the natural vistas of the Delaware Water Gap and the Pine Barrens, or retrace Washington's footsteps at one of many Revolutionary War sites, New Jersey offers an unforgettable vacation getaway.
New Jersey Wine Growers Association
(609) 588-0085; www.newjerseywines.com/countryside
Savor New Jersey’s award-winning wines at wineries and vineyards nestled amid rolling hills and breathtaking scenery. Feel the gentle trade winds that caress and protect the vines. Sample the wines and taste the quality for yourself. Browse the gift shops and tour the wineries to see how and where the wine is made.
Visit www.newjerseywines.com/countryside or call the Wine Line at (609) 588-0085 for a full schedule of activities and events.
Salem County
(877) 658-6871; www.VisitSalemCountyNJ.com
Discover the Possibilities that await you in Salem County. Leave the urban sprawl behind, get away for a day or a weekend and explore its natural wonders. Discover exciting pieces of American history, critical to our nation’s early development, or get a taste of the Wild West at the only weekly professional rodeo on the East Coast. If you are looking for a different type of fun, the unique specialty shops, galleries and antique stores offer outstanding collections of local and regional art and handmade treasures. End your day with a fine meal and a glass of local wine.
Spring Lake Bed & Breakfast and Hotel Association
P.O. Box 134
(732) 449-6685; www.springlake.org
Fifteen member inns feature uniquely different accommodations and a wonderful fusion of history and luxury. The Inns of Spring Lake have created a very special destination for overnight guests, business travelers and elegant social events. The inns and hotels are located in the quaint village of Spring Lake. With its many special shops and restaurants, Spring Lake is known for its beautiful noncommercial boardwalk and pristine lakes. All the inns are historic with the grand Victorian flare of yesterday as well as all the luxurious amenities of today.
Summit Downtown Inc.
P.O. Box 1502
18 Bank Street , Suite E
Summit
(908) 277-6100; www.summitdowntown.org
The purpose of SDI (Summit Downtown, Inc.) is to encourage the development and improvement of the quality of life in the business community in the center of the City of Summit. SDI is a non-profit corporation of the State of New Jersey. Please visit the Web site for more information on businesses located in downtown Summit and for details regarding events.
Washington Street Mall Merchants
426 Washington Street Mall
Cape May
(609) 884-0555; www.washingtonstreetmall.com
The next time you are in Cape May don’t miss a visit to the Washington Street Mall. You can park your car and forget it; Cape May’s Washington Street Mall and Historic District are ideal for pedestrian browsing, shopping, and sightseeing with camera or sketchpad.
