About this city
Also known as: The Doo Wop Capital
Commanding a spectacular barrier island position along the southern Atlantic coast of New Jersey, Wildwood is a historic seaside resort city world-renowned for its high-energy beaches, monumental wooden boardwalk, and unparalleled 'Doo Wop' retro architectural style. Incorporated in 1912, the community transformed into a massive summer playground during the 1950s and 1960s, drawing millions of urban vacationers with its wide public sandy beaches. The city holds an elite place in American architectural history, boasting the nation's largest concentration of mid-century modern 'Doo Wop' motel architecture, characterized by flashing neon signs, plastic palm trees, and sweeping space-age rooflines. Today, the town presents an energetic classic American seaside carnival atmosphere, defined by its historic amusement piers, bustling midways, and sprawling beach motels.
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Suggested stay: 2–3 days
Ride the massive seaside roller coasters and ferris wheels across the three giant amusement piers at Morey's Piers. Stroll, bike, or ride the famous 'Tram Car' along the bustling 2-mile Wildwood Boardwalk. Admire the flashing neon signs and space-age facades on a vintage Doo Wop architecture driving tour.
