The Quiet Fishing Town In New Jersey That Seems Frozen In Time
Kristen
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Did you know about the charming, historic fishing town in New Jersey that’s a best-kept secret among the residents? A visit here is almost like stepping into the past, and the colorful boats in the harbor are an artist’s dream. Originally known as the Independent Fish Company, the facility was renamed Viking Village after the original Norwegian founders. While it’s understandable that local folks might want to keep this magical place under wraps, it’s time for everyone to enjoy Viking Village in Barnegat Light. Let’s take a closer look at this interesting town.
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To find out more about this fishing town in New Jersey, visit the Viking Village Inc. – Barnegat Light Facebook page. And for more local secrets in the Garden State, check out this historic cemetery that’s now a community gathering spot. While you’re traveling around, reserve a room ahead on Expedia.com.
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Historic Towns In New Jersey
What are some of the most charming historic villages in New Jersey?
- Double Trouble Village (Bayville): What once provided both raw materials and waterpower for a major lumber industry from the 1700s to the 1900s is the Double Trouble Village State Historic Site, administered by Brendan T. Byrne State Forest. Now educational and nature programs are offered for school districts and the public, including guided village tours with exhibits inside the restored sawmill and cranberry packing house. Did you know that as timber was cut, the first cranberry bogs were planted here in the 1860s? By the 20th century, the Double Trouble Co. was one of the largest cranberry operations in The Garden State.
- Howell Living History Farm (Lambertville): For an authentic visit to an 1890-1910 fully functioning working farm, visit this charming place. Visitors will be introduced to real farming operations, and speak with farmers and historic intrepretors. And if you've always wanted to roll up your sleeves at a farm, now's your chance to harvest some crops, make ice cream, and care for the farm animals. This historic village showcases New Jersey's agricultural past in an experience you won't forget. It may give you enough inspiration to start a farm of your own.
- Batsto Village (Hammonton): This lovely, historically significant site sits in the South Central Pinelands of New Jersey. With roots dating back to 1766, visitors can enjoy the rich, American history available here. Several buildings on the tour include a mansion, an iron furnace, a general store, a post office, a grist mill, a sawmill, cottages, a church, and a nature center. Nature provides a pretty lake and the Batsto Dam has been rebuilt many times, with the most recent completion in 2001.