Salem County, New Jersey travel guide: things to do, food & where to stay

Overview

Salem County is in the Delaware River Region of New Jersey.

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Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: Apr–Oct. Summer highs reach about 87°F; winter lows dip to about 26°F. Wettest: Jun and Jul. (climate data from nearby Wilmington)

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
ILG Wilmington Airport, Wilmington — 15 mi away. Directions
PHL Philadelphia International Airport, Philadelphia — 21 mi away (major hub). Directions

Full “Get in” guide ↓

Sample 3-day trip

Day 1: Penns Grove — explore the town.
Day 2: Woodstown — Cowtown Rodeo.
Day 3: Carneys Point — explore the town.

Built from the best-covered destinations in this region; open each for its own day plan.

Food for you

Many good places to eat. One is the Italian Kitchen owned by the DiPaolo Family, originally from the town of Valle San Giovanni near Teramo, Italy.

What to ask about, for your diet

Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder