Millville, New Jersey - Visitor Information

A Great Place for a Day Trip or Weekend Getaway

Building on it's historical attractions, the city has undergone redevelopment and enjoys a downtown dotted with art galleries, specialty shops, restaurants, cafes, and pubs. Many Jersey residents and tourists are find Millville an attractive destination for a day trip or stop off on a weekend getaway to the south Jersey region.

Things to Do

The Glass town Arts District - Located along the Maurice River, The Glass town Center Arts District is a great place for visitors who enjoy a leisurely stroll amongst art galleries, fine crafts shops, restaurants, and cafes. The district reflects Millville's history with the glass industry.

Wheaton Arts - An historic arts community in a scenic wooded setting. It features many historic attractions associated with it's history of glass making including the Museum of American Glass with 7,000 objects it's the largest glass museum in the United States. Here you can experience artist demonstrations in their Glass, Ceramic, Flame working and Woodcarving Studios. There is no cost to enter to shop and stroll except during outdoor special events. There is also a picnic and playground area, with a full service restaurant.

The Millville Army Air Field Museum - Experince USA military aviation history, up tp the Middle East conflict. Demonstrates Millville's place in aviation history. The museum is a federal nonprofit organization, which was founded in 1983, and incorporated by the State of New Jersey in 1988.The Museum is open from 10 am to 4 pm Tuesday through Sunday. Monday visits may be scheduled by appointment. To schedule a group tour, call 856-327-2347.

New Jersey Motor Sports Park - The NJ Motor Sports Park is a fun place for people of all ages who enjoy the thrill of car racing and go karts, and now they can experience and take it to a new and higher level with " Karting".

The Maurice River - The Maurice River has a rich maritime history built on oystering and other fisheries, and is an attractive place to experience the area's natural resources, including numerous threatened and endangered plant, animal, and bird species. Take a stroll along the river walk or enjoy a picnic in the Captain Buck Riverfront Park. There is convenient parking located in the one block that separates the downtown and the river. The Maurice River is part of the National Park Service and for additional information, contact: NPS, Paul Kenney, paul_kenney@nps.gov

Places to Stay

Country Inn Millville
1125 Village Drive (at Wade Boulevard)
Millville, NJ
Convenient to major attractions in and around Millville

Fairfield Inn and Suites
Millville 301 Bluebird Lane
Millville, NJ
New hotel located mid-point between Philadelphia and Cape May

Places to Eat

Texas Roadhouse
2299 N 2nd St
Millville, NJ
(856) 293-1894
The popular restaurant meets the expectations of a well run chain serving up BBQ, steaks, and ribs --- it's rustic, has peanuts on the floor, with a western feel, and is noisy and energetic. See Review

Winfields Restaurant
106 N High St
Millville, NJ 08332
(856) 327-0909
Located in a 100 year old building, has taken the middle name of F.W. Woolworth, an early 20th century five and dime store, whose company once occupied this building. See Review...

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