Woodbury (New Jersey) Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in New Jersey, United States
About Woodbury (New Jersey)
The City of Woodbury, one of the oldest "small cities" in the United States, had its beginning in 1683 when Henry Wood, a Quaker from Bury, England, settled here. By 1715 Woodbury had become a Quaker religious center and was a thriving hamlet at the onset of the American Revolution. Given its close proximity to Philadelphia, Woodbury had a significant place in the history of the nation’s birth. TheRed Bank Battlefield, whereFort Merceris located and where, in 1777, 600 determined Americans defeated a Hessian force of 6000, lies 2 miles (3.2 km) west of Woodbury. The famous British General Lord Cornwallis, who would later surrender to George Washington atYorktown, had his headquarters in Woodbury during his advance to capture the City ofPhiladelphiain 1777. By the mid-nineteenth century Wo
Top Attractions in Woodbury (New Jersey)
Explore the best things to see and do in Woodbury (New Jersey):
- ★American Legion Post 133
- ★Bell Lake Park
- ★Broad St. Lake
- ★Cap Paine Park
- ★Chew House
- ★Cooper St Lake-Stewart Park
- ★David A. Laverty Sr. Sports Complex-Stewart Park
- ★Deptford Free School Building
Where to Eat in Woodbury (New Jersey)
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Asian Village
- 🍴Caterers Corner Deli
- 🍴Charlie Brown’s Grill
- 🍴Country Sweets
- 🍴Gia Nina's Pizzeria
- 🍴Woodbury Variety & Deli
Where to Stay in Woodbury (New Jersey)
- 🏨Courtyard by Marriott Deptford
- 🏨Howard Johnson by Wyndham Deptford
Woodbury (New Jersey) Travel Guide Sections
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