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Description: Village was an important
industrial center during the American Revolution, supplying
munitions, iron products from the bog iron, and glass.
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to find: |
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Address:
Wharton State Forest
4110 Nesco Rd
Hammonton, NJ 08037
Parent Organization:
New Jersey State Parks
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| Hours: |
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Dates |
Sun |
Mon |
Tue |
Wed |
Thu |
Fri |
Sat |
| Village
daily |
9-4 |
9-4 |
9-4 |
9-4 |
9-4 |
9-4 |
9-4 |
| Park
grounds daily |
dawn-dusk |
dawn-dusk |
dawn-dusk |
dawn-dusk |
dawn-dusk |
dawn-dusk |
dawn-dusk |
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| Season
closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, NY Day, Martin
Luther King Day, President's day |
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Feb |
Mar |
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May |
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| Admission: |
Criteria
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Child
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Student |
Adult |
Senior |
Groups |
As of FEB 2008
entrance fees weekends only |
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$5 |
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reservations required |
| Special
Fees: entrance fees only charged Memorial Day-Labor Day |
Additional Group Info:
Special Tours & Pricing:
Reservation Contact:
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| Top
of Page |
| On
Site Features: |
| What kind of visit you can have:
self guided tours, including nature trail, craft
demonstrations in summer, guided tours of mansion,
audio/visual programs in Visitor Center |
| Big Events: |
Suggested Stay: |
| Period 1766-1867 |
Structures
33 |
Type of Site
Industrial Village |
| Buildings:
Mansion, gristmill, sawmill, general store, workers'
homes, post office, charcoal kiln exhibit, ice and milk
houses, carriage house and stable, blacksmith and wheelwright
shop, water pump, and still active church |
| Interpreters:
Programs available Wed-Sun winter, daily Memorial
Day-Labor Day. |
Craftspeople: |
| Special Programs: |
| Kid Friendly: |
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| On
Site Amenities: |
| Eating |
Picnic |
Vending/
Snacks |
Cafeteria |
Restaurant
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| Capacity |
limited
at Batsto, other areas in throughout Wharton State
Forest |
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concession |
| Hours |
dawn-dusk |
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daily summer,
weekends May & Sep |
| Type of food |
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| Shopping |
Gift
Shop |
Specialty Shops |
Other
Shopping |
| Name/hours |
Museum Shop |
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| Merchandise |
books,
pottery, woven goods, toy, t-shirts, glass |
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| Sleeping |
Camping/RV |
Cabins
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Hotel/Motel
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| Name |
Atsion;
Godfrey
Bridge; various wilderness campsites |
Atsion Lake
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| Capacity/Availability |
A:50;
Apr 1-Dec 31 G:49 (trailers under 21'), year
round;
v: sites range from 50-250 persons |
6 cabins
Apr 1-Oct 31 |
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| Reservations/Contact |
609
561-0024
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609
561-0024
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| Recreation |
Hiking
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Swimming |
Athletic |
Other |
| Description |
Nature trail
at Batsto; Batona Trail in park |
Atsion
Recreation Area Route 206 |
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Horseback
riding, cross country skiing, mountain biking |
| Availability |
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| Contact |
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609 268-0444 |
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| Historical |
Description
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Contact
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Address
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Details are on the way, but in
the meantime, you can find addresses, descriptions, URLs
and more at our sister site,
www.stepintoplaces.com |
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Cultural
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| Amusement |
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Recreation |
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| Shopping |
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Address
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Contact |
| Camping/RV |
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Bed
& Breakfast
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| Abbott House |
6056 Main Street
Mays Landing NJ 08330 |
609 625-4400 |
| Asian American B&B |
2702 Falcon Court
Mays Landing NJ 08330 |
609 645-7155 |
| White Manor Inn |
739 South 2nd Avenue
Absecon NJ 08201 |
609 748-3996 |
| Dr Johnathon Pitney House
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57 North Shore Road
Absecon NJ 08201 |
609 569-1799 |
| J D Thompson Inn |
149 East Main Street
Tuckerton NJ 08087 |
609 294-1331 |
| Main Stay B&B |
45 South Main Street
Medford NJ 08055 |
609 654-7528 |
| Tuckerton B&B |
149 East Main Street
Tuckerton NJ 08087 |
609 847-2271 |
| Amber Street Inn |
118 Amber Street
Beach Haven NJ 08008 |
609 492-1611 |
| Bayberry Barque |
117 Centre Street
Beach Haven NJ 08008 |
609 492-5216 |
Island Guest
House B&B
207 Third
Street
Beach Haven NJ 08008
609-492-2907
Toll Free 1-877-LBI-STAY
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The
Island Guest House Bed and Breakfast has been
voted the Best Bed and Breakfast on Long Beach
Island and the Mainland by the Times Beacon.
It is a turn of the century historic inn located ocean
side in the heart of Beach Haven, Long Beach Island, New
Jersey.
(paid
advertisement -- see our reasonable rates on our
Advertising
page) |
| Hotel/Motel |
Click Here For Bookings in Hammonton |
| Lake Front Motel |
700 South White Horse Pike
Hammonton NJ 08037 |
609 561-0932 |
| Park Lane Motel |
143 White Horse Pike #2
Hammonton NJ 08037 |
856 767-2444 |
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Ramada Inn Hammonton |
308 White Horse Pike
Hammonton NJ 08037 |
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| Knights Inn of Winslow |
530 State Highway 73
Winslow NJ 08095 |
609 561-6200 |
| Lamp Motel |
504 W White Horse Pike
Egg Harbor City NJ 08215 |
609 965-3137 |
| New Gretna House |
PO Box 315
New Gretna NJ 08224 |
609 294-2000 |
| Pine Crest Restaurant |
1409 Black Horse Pike
Hammonton NJ 08037 |
609 567-4800 |
| Regal Hotels International |
827 McKendimen Road
Provincetown NJ 08088 |
609 268-5920 |
| Star Motel |
3012 S Black Horse Pike
Williamstown NJ 08094 |
856 629-6022 |
| Travelers Lodge |
703 White Horse Pike
Atco NJ 08004 |
856 768-4442 |
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| Name, brief description |
Address |
Phone, E-mail, URL |
| NJ Div of Parks and
Forestry Wharton State Forest |
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| New Jersey Travel Special
Sections History |
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www.state.nj.us/travel/history.html |
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