Exploring In & Around
Salem, NJ
Coming to visit us and want to check out a few more places?
Below are our favorite local activities and eateries that will help you make a day out of it!
For more ideas, visit Salem County's tourism site here.
Places to Eat
Things to Do
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Bravo Pizza & Pasta*
No frills pizza place offering Italian classics and beer
179 E Broadway, Salem | 6 minute walk or 1 minute drive
Website | (856) 339-0049
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Booker's Cafe
Cafe serving soul & Caribbean food with purpose
154 W Broadway, Salem | 5 minute walk
Website | (856) 759-8995
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Magic Beans Coffee Shoppe
Serves baked goods made in-house and cafe lunch staples
261 W Broadway, Salem | 5 minute walk or 1 minute drive
Website | (609) 541-9170
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Shag's Crab & Seafood (seasonal)
Offers fresh seafood daily
1045 S Broadway, Pennsville | 3 minute drive
Website | (856) 935-2826
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Hudock's Custard Stand (seasonal)
Known for their ice cream & belly buster burgers (cash only)
544 Salem Quinton Road, Salem | 4 minute drive
Website | (856) 935-5224
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Seagraves Steak & Submarine Shop
Hidden shop making huge cheesesteaks (cash only)
1 S Tilbury Road, Salem | 4 minute drive
Website | (856) 935-2176
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Italian Kitchen*
Deli that also offers Italian specialties and baked goods
339 North Hook Road, Pennsville | 10 minute drive
Website | (856) 678-2098
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Ella's Mama Mia's Restaurant & Pizzeria
Pizzeria that also serves an array of Italian comfort foods
449 E Broadway, Salem | 3 minute drive
Website | (856) 935-6262
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N&N's Shortstop*
Deli serving breakfast sandwiches & hoagies (closed Sunday)
191 E Broadway, Salem | 6 minute walk or 1 minute drive
Website | (862) 264-3886
*will deliver to distillery
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Salem City Heritage Trail & 7 Steps to Freedom
Take a walk up Market Street to see Salem's beautiful historic buildings and learn their history, including a few involved in the Underground Railroad - end at Royal Port Antiques!
Starts at Broadway & Market Streets | 6 minute walk
Salem City Heritage Trail Map | (856) 935-8800
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Antique & Thrift Stores
Salem County is home to a great selection of antique and thrift stores for any budget. The ones in Salem City are:
Royal Port Antiques
13 Market Street, Salem | 2 minute drive or 14 minute walk
Website | (856) 339-0400
Market Street Treasures
36 Market Street, Salem | 2 minute drive or 13 minute walk
Website | (856) 935-6699
Cawman's Mall - Antiques & Things
529 Salem Quinton Road, Salem | 4 minute drive
Website | (856) 935-0423
Suse-E-Q's Cottage
107 W Broadway, Salem | 1 minute walk
Website | (856) 935-0669
The Arc of Salem County Thrift Shop
145 W Broadway, Salem | 5 minute walk
Website | (856) 935-0959
Two Old Crows
73 Market Street, Salem | 8 minute walk
Website | (856) 759-4383
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Bayshore Heritage Scenic Byway
A 122 mile long scenic drive from Salem to Cape May dotted with historic gems and cultural landmarks, many of which are listed below as stand alone attractions.
Start at Fort Mott | 10 minute drive
Website |1-800-VISITNJ
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Salem County Historical Society Museum
Open Tuesday through Saturday from 12-4pm. Experience two historic homes with period furnishings and artifacts.
83 Market Street, Salem | 8 minute walk
Website | (856) 935-5004
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Cowtown Rodeo
Weekly Saturday night rodeo, running May to September. Has a year-round daytime farmer's market too!
780 Harding Highway, Pilesgrove | 15 minute drive
Website | (856) 769-3200
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Fort Mott State Park
Walk, fish, or picnic with great views of the Delaware. Can also take a ferry to Pea Patch Island (seasonal).
454 Fort Mott Road, Pennsville | 10 minute drive
Website | (856) 935-3218
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Hancock House
Tour a 1743 Quaker home which was the scene of a British-led massacre during the Revolutionary War. Special events held regularly throughout the year.
3 Front Street, Salem | 7 minute drive
Website | (856) 935-4373
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Supawna Meadows National Wildlife Refuge
Has two trails great for bird watching on the Delaware River Estuary. Lighthouse open once a month May-October.
199 Lighthouse Road, Pennsville | 6 minute drive
Website | (609) 463-0994
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Other Local Wineries & Distilleries
Didn't drink your fill? Then visit some of our nearby friends making delightful local libations. In order of distance:
Auburn Road Vineyard & Winery
117 Sharptown-Auburn Road, Pilesgrove | 15 minute drive
Website | (856) 769-WINE
Chestnut Run Farm
66 Stewart Road, Pilesgrove| 20 minute drive
Website | (856) 769-2158
Salem Oak Vineyards
60 N Railroad Avenue, Pedricktown| 22 minute drive
Website | (856) 889-2121
Independent Spirits Distillery
131 Davidson Road, Swedesboro| 23 minute drive
Website | (609) 202-5458
Pine Tavern Distillery
149a Pine Tavern Road, Monroeville| 27 minute drive
Website | (856) 358-1076
Monroeville Vineyard & Winery
314 Richwood Road, Monroeville| 30 minute drive
Website | (856) 521-0523