We asked our readers to vote for their favorites in 41 categories. Here are the winners in the Recreation and Personal Interest category. (Winners are listed for three regions: north, central and south. In the event of a tie, multiple winners in a region are listed.)
Bike Shop
North: Jay’s Cycle Center, Westfield
Central: Brielle Cyclery, Multiple Locations
South: Danzeisen & Quigly, Cherry Hill
Camera & Photography Store
North: Unique Photo, Fairfield
Central: New York Camera, Princeton
South: Rand’s Camera, Toms River
Indie Bookstore
North: Town Book Store, Westfield
Central: Labyrinth Books, Princeton
South: Bookateria Two, Ocean City
Musical Instruments Shop
North: Ritchie’s Music Center, Rockaway
Central: Jack’s Music Shoppe, Red Bank
South: Garden State Music Center, Toms River
Outdoor Gear & Camping Store
North: Ramsey Outdoor, Ramsey/Succasunna
Central: Harry’s Outdoor, Robbinsville
South (Tie): Fisherman’s Headquarters, Ship Bottom; Gorshin Trading Post & Supplies, Haddonfield
Record & CD Store
North: Scotti’s, Summit
Central: Princeton Record Exchange, Princeton
South: Haddonfield Record Exchange, Haddonfield
Ski Shop
North/Central: Ski Barn, Multiple Locations
North/Central: Pelican Shops, Multiple Locations, Morris Plains
North: Summit Ski & Sport, Summit
Central: Lang’s Ski’n Scuba, Ewing
South: Danzeisen & Quigly, Cherry Hill
Surf Shop
North (Tied): California Beach Hut, Denville; Elite Divers, Randolph
Central/South: Brave New World Surf & Snow, Little Silver/Point Pleasant Beach/Toms River
Central: Inlet Outlet Surf Shop, Manasquan
South: Ron Jon Surf Shop, Multiple Locations (Chain)
South: Baja East Surf Shop, Point Pleasant
Toy Store
North: Just Kidding Around, Multiple Locations
Central: JaZams, Princeton
South: The Toy Shop, Cape May