The only Revolutionary War battle fought in Cape May County was on Sunset Lake in Wildwood Crest. The U.S. Brigantine Nancy and British warships skirmished here in the Battle of Turtlegut
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Attractions
North Wildwood attractions:
The Wildwoods are a collection of resort communities including the Borough of Wildwood Crest, the City of North Wildwood and the City of Wildwood.
Information about North Wildwood, New Jersey
Greater Wildwood Tourism Authority
P.O. Box 217
Wildwood, NJ 08260
Phone: 609-729-9000
Toll-free: 1-800-WW-BY-SEA (992-9732)
A 220-foot long and 30-foot high mural called the Whaling Wall, painted by world renowned environmental artist Wyland, can be viewed at Garfield Avenue and the Boardwalk
The Wildwoods have been called the Mecca of the kiting world. The Wildwoods International Kite Festival, held each Memorial Day Weekend, brings world-renowned kite flyers and makers. The world's largest and smallest kites have both appeared here. (see many more facts on this fun facts page)
Information especially about the city of North Wildwood
Wildwood is home to the National Marbles Hall of Fame, housed in the Boyer Museum at 3907 Pacific Avenue. Memorabilia from 77 years of the National Marbles Tournament is displayed
The Hereford Inlet Lighthouse and the Marine Police Station in North Wildwood are both on the New Jersey Coastal Heritage Trail.
Attractions of the Wildwoods area.
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