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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Grandma's Cafe
Homey cafe serving signature chicken & waffles
154 W Broadway, Salem | 5 minute walk
Website | (856) 759-8995
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Jewel's Cafe
Serves comfort food and only spot in town to get a drink
203 E Broadway, Salem | 7 minute walk or 1 minute drive
Website | (856) 279-2313
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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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Salem County Historical Society Museum
Open Tuesdays & Saturdays 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