Egg Harbor City

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Rich in local history, Egg Harbor City is also a jumping-off point for nearby Atlantic City (just 18 miles away) as well as for a number of Atlantic County historical attractions and entertainment opportunities.

In the mid 1800s, Egg Harbor City was a magnet for Germans living in the Baltimore area. They moved here en masse and infused an Old World feel into their New World home.

The Historical Society’s Roundhouse Museum has displays that cover the city’s Teutonic history, its time as a health sanitarium (the Roundhouse once belonged to a Dr. Smith, who touted the town’s therapeutic waters)

There's also glassworks displays and information on the town’s oenophile background (there were 96, mostly mom and pop, wineries located here at the turn of the century!).

Don’t Miss:

• Storybook Land (6415 Blackhorse Pike in Egg Harbor Township), a must if you have small children who enjoy nursery rhymes and gentle rides

• A visit to historic Smithville and the Village Green, just south of Egg Harbor City

Insider Secret: The Renault Winery is a French-style vineyard that has been producing wine for more than a century right in Egg Harbor City. It’s also one of the oldest operating vineyards in the country. Enjoy a tour, wine tasting and a stroll through the collection of historic glass. Renault also operates a posh resort here, so you can stay at The Tuscany House Hotel, play 18 holes of golf at Vineyard Golf and sample a gourmet meal at Joseph’s restaurant.

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