10 charming main streets in New Jersey perfect for a day of shopping

While our area is (well, was) known for its shopping malls, there are lots of little Main Streets across the Garden State where you can spend an entire day.

Sure, it's easy to run into a big box store and get everything you need at once, but what fun is that?

From the Jersey side of the Delaware River all the way down to the shore, there are local shopping districts that offer eclectic dining options, great mom-and-pop shops, local artists selling their creations, and more.

Ready, Set, Shop Local in NJ

So grab your credit card and your reusable shopping bags (thanks, Gov. Murphy), and let's go shopping!

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And note that we're using "Main Street" as a term for a downtown shopping area, not necessarily streets that are actually called "Main Street."

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