Swedesboro
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Understand
Swedesboro is situated on the south side of Raccoon Creek, about 5 miles from its mouth. It is an enclave within Woolwich Township, located 10 miles from Woodbury, NJ and about 18 miles from Camden. Swedesboro is one of only two Swedish settlements in New Jersey, along with Bridgeport.
What is now known as the Borough of Swedesboro, was originally part of the colony named New Sweden, and was made up of Finnish and Swedish settlers . From 1638 until 1656 the land along both shores of the Delaware River was the colony's territory, and ships continued to bring additional settlers, ruled by royal governors.
What is now known as the Borough of Swedesboro, was originally part of the colony named New Sweden, and was made up of Finnish and Swedish settlers . From 1638 until 1656 the land along both shores of the Delaware River was the colony's territory, and ships continued to bring additional settlers, ruled by royal governors.
Get in
Swedesboro is a relatively small town so the best (and only way if your not in walking distance) Is by car
From Delaware/Maryland
1.Take I-295N exit toward New Castle/Del Memorial Bridge Entering New Jersey.
2.Take exit 11A to merge onto US-322 E toward Mullica Hill
3. Turn right at Paulsboro Rd
4. Turn right at County Rd 551 S
OR
1. Take I-95 N
2. Take exit 4 to merge onto US-322 E/Barry Bridge Appr toward Comm Barry Bridge/New Jersey
3. Turn right at Paulsboro Rd
4. Turn right at County Rd 551 S
From The Philadelphia region
1. Take I-76 E
2.Take exit 1A on the left to merge onto I-295 S toward Del Memorial Bridge
3. Take exit 11 to merge onto US-322 E toward Mullica Hill
4. Turn right at Paulsboro Rd
5. Turn right at County Rd 551 S
From Trenton
1.Take the New Jersey Turnpike S
2. Take exit 2 for US-322 toward Swedesboro/Chester. Pa.
3. Turn left at US-322 W/Swedesboro Rd/Swedesboro Bridgeport Rd
4. Take the 1st left onto County Rd 551 S
From Delaware/Maryland
1.Take I-295N exit toward New Castle/Del Memorial Bridge Entering New Jersey.
2.Take exit 11A to merge onto US-322 E toward Mullica Hill
3. Turn right at Paulsboro Rd
4. Turn right at County Rd 551 S
OR
1. Take I-95 N
2. Take exit 4 to merge onto US-322 E/Barry Bridge Appr toward Comm Barry Bridge/New Jersey
3. Turn right at Paulsboro Rd
4. Turn right at County Rd 551 S
From The Philadelphia region
1. Take I-76 E
2.Take exit 1A on the left to merge onto I-295 S toward Del Memorial Bridge
3. Take exit 11 to merge onto US-322 E toward Mullica Hill
4. Turn right at Paulsboro Rd
5. Turn right at County Rd 551 S
From Trenton
1.Take the New Jersey Turnpike S
2. Take exit 2 for US-322 toward Swedesboro/Chester. Pa.
3. Turn left at US-322 W/Swedesboro Rd/Swedesboro Bridgeport Rd
4. Take the 1st left onto County Rd 551 S
Get around
Getting around Swedesboro is actually very simple The town is so small that everything is within walking distance. Walking from one end of the town to the other would take the average person no more than fifteen minutes.
Free parking is readily available behind any local retailer or restaurants. There is also meter parking available along Country Rd (the main street of the town) the cost of the meters is $.25 every 30 minutes
Free parking is readily available behind any local retailer or restaurants. There is also meter parking available along Country Rd (the main street of the town) the cost of the meters is $.25 every 30 minutes
See
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address: 177 State Sta performing arts theater with a variety of performances throughout the year. If you enjoy the symphony, the Greater Bridgeport Symphony performs regularly.
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address: 820 Main St
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address: 177 State Streeta performing arts theater with a variety of performances throughout the year. If you enjoy the symphony, the Greater Bridgeport Symphony performs regularly.
Do
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phone: +1 856-467-4700address: 2387 Kings HighwayPublic, 54 holes, $18.00 - $35.00. This club offers three nine hole courses that are played in three eighteen hole combinations. The White Course has open fairways and large greens. The Blue Course has tight, tree-lined fairways and fast greens. The Red Course has flat fairways and large greens. There are water hazards that come into play on all three courses.
Stratton HallCharles C. Stratton was borne here, March 6, 1796. He was the first New Jersey governor elected by the people, 1845.
Lake NarraticonThis lake is known for great bass fishing.
Buy
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phone: +1 856 467-7667address: 1330 Kings HwyA local flowers and gifts shop serving the needs of local customers for the past 10 years
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Scarecrow Factory
address: 25 East Avea unique Victorian shope the cozy rooms are filled with country, primitive and Victorian decor. Each room is displayed with decorating ideas in mind.
Eat
Rode's FiresideFor a great small town home cooked meal look no farther then Rode's Fireside probably the most unique dining experience available for visitors of Swedesboro.
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address: 1301 Kings Hwy, Swedesboro, NJSteakhouse.
- Vesuvio's. Hands down the best Italian cuisine available in a 30 mile radius. The food has been prepared for the past 10 years by the local Piscarte family and has an exceptional taste that comes from years of experience. The portions are plentiful and the prices are very reasonable
Drink
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Village Center
address: 5 Village Center Drive, Swedesboro, NJSmall town Bar visited by the same locals regularly. Has daily specials and affordable prices. nice quite place to go and grab a drink
Sleep
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phone: +1 856 467-6200address: 2 Pureland DrHas a pool, jacuzzi, and gym and as all Hampton Inns is known for being exceptionally clean and comfortable.
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address: 1 Pureland DrHas a pool, gym, 24 hour room service, free weekend brunch, florist, and a restaurant inside the hotel.