Day Trip: Haddonfield

This historic Camden County borough is home to a bustling downtown.

Find something old: The Haddonfield Antique Center (9 Kings Hwy E, 856-429-1929) boasts a collection of vintage jewelry, while the Haddonfield Gallery (3 Kings Ct, 856-429-7722) features unique furniture and paintings from the early 1800s.

See something really old: A commemorative plaque marks the site in Haddonfield where William Parker Foulke found dinosaur bones in 1858. On Lantern Lane in the center of the shopping district, a bronze sculpture of Hadrosaurus foulkii represents the historic find.

Stay overnight: The Haddonfield Inn (44 West End Ave, 856-428-2195), an intimate Victorian B&B dating back 125 years, offers 21st-century amenities.
Get outfitted in style: For trendy merchandise, visit the casual-apparel and accessories boutique Maxwelljames (137 Kings Hwy E, 856-795-0222).

Run, don’t walk: To Benjamin Lovell Shoes (212 Kings Hwy E, 856-429-7801), purveyor of quality footwear in casual and dress styles, including selections from Michael Kors and Kenneth Cole.

Stock up on CDs: MarsREDmusic (57A Kings Hwy E, 856-428-8255) has an impressive selection of music by independent artists.

Be sure to catch: The Haddonfield Symphony (41 S Haddon Ave, 856-429-1880), now in its 50th season. The April 8 concert at Cherry Hill West Auditorium features compositions by Bernstein, Britten, and Steven Stucky, winner of the 2005 Pulitzer Prize in music.

Try something fishy: Visit the upscale and friendly Little Tuna (141 Kings Hwy E, 856-795-0888) for delectable seafood dishes.

Now that’s Italian: At Cristina (18 Tanner St, 856-857-9600), enjoy homemade Italian specialties from antipasti to desserts.

Four feet good: Velvet Paws Pet Boutique  (107 Kings Hwy E, 856-428-8889) has collars, leashes, and outfits for dogs and cats. Bring the family pet, if you wish—small animals are welcome. 

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