Mantua has two favorites of mine to offer the day tripper.
One is the Telford Inn, the other is the Amish Market.
Twice now, I have gone to the Telford Inn, Mantua for Thanksgiving Dinner. Could not have been nicer - in front of a crackling fire, with happy people all around, and good food - even for a vegetarian. I had candied sweet potatoes and broccoli au gratin and corn chowder soup. Went with a friend, Gail. We have had Thanksgiving at other historic inns such as the Centerton Inn in Pittsgrove, and the Sugar Hill Inn in Mays Landing. We've gone to Telford twice and like it very much. Took a nice drive out into farm country afterward and then a walk in Knight's Park with my Lab Trixie.
On Black Friday, we avoided the traffic and the crowds who no doubt filled every spot in the mall parking lots, by heading south to Mantua again, to the Amish Market. We had lunch in the cafe' - enjoying the all-you-can-eat lunch buffet which includes dessert (12.99). After, we strolled around and visited the many shops offering not only baked goods and cheeses, but Christmas crafts and florals.
Thanksgiving and Black Friday were also great days for walking in Knight's Park with my Lab friend, Trixie. The trees were aglow and the weather mild and balmy.
If you are looking for a nice way to spend a day, head to Mantua, enjoy lunch at the Amish Market Cafe' and then you can drive out to the farm lands and see Moods Farm with the windmill, and you can stop to shop or window shop at Mullica Hill, maybe even drop in to the Red Mill Antiques for that unique Christmas gift you've been looking for. Everyone loves vintage! I don't think there is any place prettier at this time of year! Although Mood's Farm when the apple orchards are in bloom is like heaven on earth. You can pick your own bushel and head home to make some applesauce!
Always wonderful places to go and things to do in South Jersey!
Happy Trails and hope you had a great Thanksgiving too!
Things I have to be thankful for - living in South Jersey and having a reliable car to drive, lower gas prices, and a group of friends from which I can always find one or two willing road trippers to keep me company!
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