North Wildwood, NJ Named in Priceline’s 2025 ‘Where to Travel Next’ Travel Trends Report
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The Wildwoods, NJ – January 30, 2025 – North Wildwood, NJ was named in Priceline's newly launched 2025 'Where to Travel Next' Travel Trends report as an ideal destination to enjoy a retro trip to classic small-town Americana. The report describes a rising trend among Gen Z travelers dubbed Townsizing, where they seek out small towns like North Wildwood to indulge in charming, quaint moments depicted in their most comforting movies.
North Wildwood boasts a captivating blend of small-town seaside charm, natural beauty, rich history, and vibrant entertainment. Visitors can explore its pristine beaches, admire the iconic Doo-Wop architecture, and visit landmarks like the historic Hereford Inlet Lighthouse and scenic sea wall. The town offers a welcoming atmosphere, providing a quieter retreat compared to the bustling heart of the five-mile island—while still being just moments from the action. Year after year, visitors return to soak in North Wildwood’s coastal views, lively entertainment district, and timeless charm.
"North Wildwood's inclusion in Priceline's 2025 travel trends report is another significant accolade for the Wildwoods, highlighting the resort as the ultimate destination for a exceptional tourism experiences,” explained Louis M. Belasco, Greater Wildwoods Tourism and Improvement Authority Executive Director.
The Madison Hotel Wildwood Crest won #1 Best Hotel in the country and Wildwood’s Honky Tonk Saloon entertainment venue placed in the #5 spot for Best New Attraction. Additionally, The Wildwoods’ Doo Wop Experience Museum is currently nominated for USAToday’s 10Best in the category of ‘Pop Culture Museum’, and The Wildwoods Beaches won #1 in USA Today’s 10Best Beaches in New Jersey Readers’ Choice Awards, among other distinctions for the town, which have certified it as a premier destination at the Jersey Shore.
The Wildwoods, NJ, are renowned for their wide beaches, an iconic boardwalk, and a variety of family attractions. With a rich blend of tradition and modern amenities, the Wildwoods continue to shine as a top-tier family destination. These nominations highlight the Wildwoods as a premier destination for hospitality and entertainment.
The Wildwoods, NJ are bursting with attractions, from the beach and Boardwalk to amusement piers, waterparks, events and festivals, beach concerts and live entertainment, boating, watersports, bike paths, and much more – making the resort destination one of the most sought-after places to vacation and live at the New Jersey Shore.
Consistently named among the country’s top beaches, the Wildwoods are known for their five-mile stretch of FREE, soft white sand, known as sugar sand, offering plenty of room for summer beach activities. Beachgoers can choose a relaxing day in the sun, or more action-packed activities like surfing, boogie boarding, boating, jet skiing, paddle boarding, and kayaking. A dog-friendly beach and dog park at Glenwood Avenue Beach ensures visitors can bring along their four-legged friends.
In addition to the award-winning free beaches and over 160 events and festivals held each year, the world-famous Wildwoods Boardwalk is a summer “must” for visitors. This ‘2-1/2 miles of smiles’ features three amusement piers with over 100 rides and attractions, three beachfront waterparks, arcades, carnival games, shops, and eateries. In fact, the Wildwood have more retail shops and restaurants than the Mall of America.
For additional information about the Wildwoods, visit www.WildwoodsNJ.com or call 800-992-9732.
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About the Greater Wildwoods Tourism Improvement and Development Authority
The Greater Wildwoods Tourism Improvement and Development Authority (GWTIDA) was formed in 1993 to consolidate the tourism economy of its three founding municipalities: the City of Wildwood, the Borough of Wildwood Crest, and the City of North Wildwood. The Tourism Authority operates the Wildwoods Convention Center and acts as the island’s destination marketing organization overseeing the marketing, advertising, promotion, public and media relations, development, research, and planning, encompassing the tourism, meeting, and convention industry in the Wildwoods. Additionally, the Authority funds, assists with and hosts more than 160 annual special events and festivals to enhance the visitor experience and extend the tourism season, including the Beach Monster Truck Races, weekly Friday Night Fireworks, the New Jersey State Barbeque Championships and Anglesea Blues Festival, Classic Car Shows, the International Kite Festival, Irish and Italian Festivals, the National Marbles Tournament, and The Race of Gentlemen Vintage Car and Motorcycle Beach Drag Races, among others.
A new online hotel and attraction reservation system is live on the Wildwoods official tourism website, WildwoodsNJ.com. This booking engine allows visitors to conveniently book accommodations at a range of Wildwoods hotels and motels via the Book Your Stay web page. Additionally, there are plans to expand the page's offerings to include events, tickets, attractions, and concerts in the future.