Mays Landing

Mays Landing (also referred to as Hamilton Township) is a small town of about 6,200 (2023) and is the county seat of Atlantic County, New Jersey. It is a lovely town and a please place to spend the day. It has charm in its historic section with fine restaurants, local shops, marinas and a great view of the river from Gaskill Park.

Locals will recommend a quaint cove nearby where one can sit in the sun on a little beach by Lake Lenape.

Boating, camping, and exploring the vast areas of the surrounding Atlantic County Park System are some of the local area activities. There is a roller skating rink and fields for football, baseball, hockey and other sports in the area.

• Hamilton Mall, 4403 Black Horse Pike, 609 646 8326. Anchored by such department stores as Macy’s, this mall also offers over one hundred forty specialty stores and shops, a variety of restaurants, and a food court. Located close to the mall are large retail outlets such as Target and Best Buy.

There are several chain restaurants in town but also more local eateries such as Crabby's Inc.

• Freddy J's Bar & Kitchen. (updated Jan 2022)
• Ye Olde Mill Street Pub, 201 West Main St. 

• The Inn at Sugar Hill. Bed and breakfast. Fine dining, good spirits, and quaint lodging.