Medford Favorites and Best Kept Secrets
Place to Watch Lightening Bugs
a reader submitted the best place is at the creek down from Odd fellows Cemetery off Coates Street in Medford Village. He says to check it out at dusk while standing on the dirt path along the creek.
Festivals (Medford has many and all are good).
- 1st Sunday in June -Medford Village Art and Music Festival
- October- Beginning of October Kirby's Mill Apple Festival
- Rotary's Halloween Parade the last Sat. before Halloween.
- 1st Friday night in December -Medford Village Dickens Festival.
Water Ice
Definitely go to Rosie's Farm Stand on Tuckerton Road (near Cardinal Ridge) for that Leo's YUM-YUM.
Roadside Corn Stand
Everyone has an opinion. My pick: Eckert's on Rt. 70.
Fresh Veggies
Conte Farm in Tabernacle is one of the biggest and best truck farms we've ever seen! Rosie's also a good choice for those who need a quick veggie for dinner.
Chocolate Candy
Reilly's Candy on Stokes Rd., next to the car wash.
Italian Food to cook at home
Go to Roselli's Food Specialties on Church Road
Ice Cream
The Sand Stand behind PJ Whelihan's.
Italian Food
There are a number of great Italian eateries and restaurants in Medford.
- Lamberti's in Taunton Forge Shopping Center is always as excellent choice.
- Cafe Noelle on Main Street in the Village.
- Tarantellas on Rt 70 is quite good, and the owners are friendly. Their brick oven pizza is a winner.
- Piezano's (Rt. 70 across from Medford Ford) Family-owned restaurant with excellent food and great service.
Mexican
You can't beat the Mexican Food Factory on Rt. 70 in Marlton
Bagels
Medford has several places to get great bagels, with Medford Bagels, on Jackson Rd, being a local favorite.
Health Food, Nutrition, etc
Check out Health Haven on Main Street in the Village. Eric will tell you the ABC's of proper nutrition with a smile of course.
Sports/Recreation/Life
The courts at Lenape and Shawnee High School are very nice. Medford has two public courts in Headwater. Call Medford's recreation dept. for the scoop in recreation and courts. 654-2512.
Stress Reduction/Spa
Stresslab, on old Marlton Pike, is a day Spa that also has many other services. From float tanks to super massages, personal fitness training, hair styling, etc., you'll find it all there. Stresslab is owned and operated by Joyce and Steve McGarvey (Steve is Medford's former Police Chief) along with an eager and talented crew.
Fitness/Gym
Active Fitness is a newer facility on Rt. 70 in the former Acme/Burpee building. Owned by Mike Reis, it is an excellent full-service gym that's well maintained with friendly staff and a great selection of workout equipment. Active Fitness can accomodate everyone from those just beginning weight training to seasoned bodybuilders and everyone in between.
Arrowhead Tennis Club is under new management and only one of two indoor tennis facilities in the area. Seven indoor courts, professional instructions, childrens programs and more.
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Movies
The Atco Multi-Plex is usually not as crowded as Marlton and easy to get to. The New Ritz complex in Voorhees has movies for the more cultured among us.
Live Music
Taunton Forge has live music at the Gazebo (next to Lamberti's) every Friday evening from 7:30-9PM. Summer only, so be sure to call your favorite Taunton Forge Shop to find the current schedule. The Gazebo in Medford Village also has live music for the light-hearted.
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