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Thursday, August 28, 2025

Shopping at the Fresh Market at Hershey Towne Square

Fresh Market at Hershey Towne Square

The Fresh Market is a combination farmer's market located in the heart of Hershey, Pennsylvania. You'll find it at the Hershey Towne Square. There's free parking in the parking garage. You will then enter the building. The Fresh Market is on the bottom floor. The second floor houses a small food court along with other businesses on the second and third floors.

Inside the Fresh Market you'll find a wide variety of local vendors. You can shop for fresh meat and cheeses, fresh produce, bakery items (regular and gluten-free), candy and chocolates, honey, gourmet olive oils and vinegars, handmade paper art products (greeting cards, stationary, artwork, etc.), all kinds of different nuts, items for your dogs, etc. 

Fresh Market at Hershey Towne Square

Fresh Market at Hershey Towne Square

On the day that we visited we picked up two bags of chocolate covered pretzels and a bag of sesame sticks from Weaver Nuts, Sweets and Snacks. They're prices are really good for delicious sweet treats!!! I picked up 2 packs of cheese and some meat along with a few cupcakes from the one bakery for the grandkids. Oh, we couldn't forget our grand-dog so we did pick up some homemade dog treats too!

We visited the Fresh Market on a Friday afternoon and they weren't crowded at all. We were able to take our leisurely time through the farmer's market. This is an indoor market with over 40 locally-owned small businesses. They're open year-round but only on certain days of the week. You'll want to visit their website for their hours of operation.

Fresh Market at Hershey Towne Square

Fresh Market at Hershey Towne Square

To see everything that the Fresh Market and the Food Court has to offer you'll want to check out their vendor listings before you go. Looking to become a vendor? You can read their requirments and fill out the application right on the Fresh Market's website.

Thursday, August 21, 2025

Shopping at The Shore Store in North Wildwood

The Shore Store in North Wildwood, New Jersey

The Shore Store
is a unique gift shop located in North Wildwood, New Jersey. You'll find them located on New Jersey Avenue. There's free parking for customers located on the property. They're open Wednesday through Mondays (closed on Tuesdays). You'll want to check out their online website for additional information on hours of operations. 

We've been visiting the Wildwoods for 30+ years and this store does have more unique, upscale items and gifts compared to those that you find on the Wildwood boardwalk. You will pay more but the quality is better. Just keep that in mind when shopping at The Shore Store. 

The type of merchandise you'll find in the store includes unique jewelry, home decor, accessories, gifts for all occasions, seasonal items, etc. All kinds of items related to Coastal and Beach decor with items specifically related to North Wildwood and Wildwood at the Jersey Shore.

The Shore Store in North Wildwood, New Jersey

Recently we noticed the colorful outdoor wall mural that you'll find on the wall of the building. I believe it's newer because it's the first time that we noticed it and what drew our attention to this gift shop. It really stands out! You'll find the artist's name (or the company's name) in the bottom right corner. One of the nicer wall murals in the area!