When visiting the Jersey Shore our grandchildren love going up onto the boardwalk in Wildwood during the evening. Why you might ask? Well, it’s not to go shopping! They love to get on the amusement park rides (3 piers of rides to choose from) and they like playing games in the oodles of arcades that line the boardwalk. They get all excited every time we tell them we’re going to the boardwalk!

The boardwalk in Wildwood offers something for everyone and at every age. There are restaurants, pizza shops, ice cream parlors, arcades, amusement park rides, miniature golf, go-karts racing, old-time photos, gift shops, collectible stores, t-shirt shops, jewelry stores, candy & fudge places, waterparks & slides, and all sorts of thing! In my honest opinion, Wildwood has one of the best boardwalks at the Jersey Shore.

There’s a tram car that runs from the north end of the boardwalk down to the south end by the Convention Center. If you have issues walking…you can pay a fee and take the tram car up and down the boardwalk. One thing you do need to watch out for are…the seagulls. OMG, if you have food…any type of food…they will dive for it! I recommend eating inside instead of dining outside if you’re up on the boards.

Some of our favorite places:

For pizza we like going to Mack’s. When we’re in the mood for an ice cream cone we head to Kohr’s. If we’re looking to play arcade games we head down to Gateway 26 (the largest arcade on the boards). Looking for the best French Fries? You’ll want to head to Curly’s to grab those! Dragon’s Lair is a glow-in-the-dark mini golf place if you’re looking for some mini golf action. Fudge your thing? We like the Fudge Kitchen or Shrivers for our chocolate candy.

Parking near the boardwalk can be a real BEAR! All of it’s metered, paid parking using an app. It’s a real pain in the butt. There are a few parking lots with attendants that still take cash but they’re becoming few & far between. During the months of June, July, August, and early September it can get really busy down there. You may have to drive around looking for a parking spot. Lucky for us, we tend to visit May, June, late September and in October. Yup, we prefer the off-season. Most importantly…just stay safe and have some fun.

Last month we took a 20 minute drive into Palmyra to visit the Farmstead Farmers Market. This is a great market to visit if you want to shop and buy local in central Pennsylvania. It’s about a 20 minute drive from Harrisburg and Hershey. They’re only open on Fridays and Saturdays, year-round.

The market has 2 large buildings, so you’re shopping inside which is really nice. It’s not an open-air market. You can shop for peanut butter, nut butters, pantry staples, handmade soaps & lotions, gourmet coffee, fresh produce, wine, meats, cheeses, deli meats, a bakery,  poultry and so much more!

One of the buildings has an indoor food court where you can grab a bite to eat. Fish, seafood, barbecue ribs, chicken wings, sandwiches & subs, egg rolls, soft pretzels and other items. My wife enjoy getting lunch there…especially the bbq ribs and chicken wings. They’re delicious! Food can be eaten there or get it to go.

If you’re into wine tastings and visiting wineries you’ll find one there that is locally owned & operated. You can taste 3 different wines for $10.00. They have a little wine tasting booth set-up where you can sit down and try them. You need to show ID that you’re age 21 years of age or older.

My wife enjoys home canning fruits, vegetables, salsas, sauces, soups, stews, etc. so she likes to buy a lot of fresh produce from Massers Produce while we’re there. They have a great selection at affordable prices. Often times, cheaper than the local grocery store! The quality of their produce is exceptional.

Visiting central Pennsylvania or live in the area? We highly recommend that you pay Farmstead Farmers Market in Palmyra a visit.