New Jersey often feels like it’s going a mile a minute, with new businesses coming and going all the time and towns modernizing every year. New developments can bring great things – but sometimes, you just want to step back to a simpler time. To spend a day in a town that celebrates the past, head to Merchantville only a few miles away from the Pennsylvania border. This charming Philly suburb is home to just under 4,000 people – and it has many businesses and destinations that make it the most retro small town in NJ. Spending a day here, you’ll be able to dine at a charming cafe, engage in some old-fashioned recreation at a bowling alley, and visit historic buildings. You could get some world-famous candy – or if you’re here at the right time, you might find an outdoor market. No matter when you arrive, a day in Merchantville is a day to remember.

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Have you visited Merchantville near the Pennsylvania border? Let us know about your day at this charmingly retro small town in NJ in the comments section. You can find out more about Merchantville on the official website, and make sure to visit the official website of Aunt Charlotte’s Candies to see what they’re cooking up now. For another look into New Jersey’s retro past, why not head down the shore to stay at this historic doo-wop motel?

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