
New Jersey Country Bar Named USA Today’s Best New Attraction In America For 2025
I'm definitely adding this spot to my list of must-visit places in New Jersey for 2025!
A South Jersey bar has just been named one of the best new attractions in America by USA Today.
And it looks like an absolute blast!

It's the 10 Best Reader's Choice Awards where a panel of travel experts nominate their top picks, and then the final vote is left to the readers to choose their favorites.
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It's great to see a place in New Jersey make the top 10, coming in at #5.
USA Today's Best New Attractions In America For 2025
#1 - Sky Pirates of Mermaid Bay in Pigeon Forge, Tennesee
#2 - Lost Mine Mountain Coaster & Mini Golf in Pigeon Forge, Tennesee
#3 - Flyover in Chicago, Illinois
#4 - Dopamine Lane: A Multisensory Experience in Washington, D.C.
#5 - Wildwood's Honky Tonk Saloon - Wildwood, New Jersey
Country music, line dancing, drinks, food, arcade games, and a whole lot of fun.
It opened in May 2024 and is Wildwood's first and only country music honky tonk bar.
#6 - Painted Pickle - Atlanta, Georgia
#7 - The Valley Alley at The Westin Maui Resort & Spa - Lahaina, Hawaii
#8 - Hop Shots Mini Golf - Raleigh, North Carolina
#9 - 'Basquiat x Banksy' at Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden - Washington, D.C.
#10 - Wonderverse - Oak Brook, Illinois
Here's what USA Today had to say about the Jersey Shore's hot new hang out spot...
Wildwood's Honky Tonk Saloon is the Jersey Shore's newest country-western destination including a spacious arcade filled with games that guests of all ages are sure to enjoy. Located on the world-famous Wildwood Boardwalk, this restaurant features rustic decor, casual dining options, great drinks, and exceptional live music.
The only bad thing is we can't go this weekend, it's closed for the season, but don't worry the Honky Tonk Saloon will be back up and running on President's Day weekend.
It's located at 3800 Boardwalk in Wildwood at the Boardwalk Mall.
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