Area Information & Attractions

Fort Dix & Joint Base McGuire

- Looking for a military rate hotel near Fort Dix in Wrightstown, New Jersey? Well Done! You've found a great one: the hotel is only about 40 minutes from Fort Dix and just two blocks from beautiful Seaside Heights beaches and boardwalks. Please contact our General Manager for special military, group, and extended stay rates.

- Fort Dix is named for Major General John Adams Dix, a veteran of the War of 1812 and the Civil War. During his distinguished public career, he was a United States Senator, Secretary of the Treasury, Minister to France and Governor of New York. Construction began in June 1917, and on July 18 the War Department named the cantonment Camp Dix. During World War I, Camp Dix was a training and staging ground for the 78th, 87th and 34th Divisions. Camp Dix grew quickly and became the largest military reservation in the Northeast. Following the armistice, the camp became a demobilization center.

- During the period between the wars, Camp Dix was a training facility for active Army, Army Reserve and National Guard units. The Citizens™ Military Training Camp conducted summer training under the 1st, 77th, 78th and 99th Infantry Divisions. From 1933-1941, Camp Dix was also a reception, training and discharge center for the Civilian Conservation Corps. On 8 March 1939, Camp Dix became Fort Dix as the installation became a permanent Army post. Fort Dix served as a reception and training center for men inducted under the draft of 1939. Ten divisions and many smaller units trained and staged here before entering the battlefields of World War II. At the end of the war, the reception center became the separation center, returning more than 1.2 million Soldiers to civilian life.

- Enjoy great downtime at the Jersey Shore, near Fort Dix, in our comfortable Rodeway Inn.

Point Pleasant Boardwalk & Beach

- Looking for a hotel near Point Pleasant beach, boardwalk and amusement park? Look no further than the Rodeway Inn - only about 20 minutes away! Point Pleasant - home to Jenkinson's boardwalk and aquarium - offers another section of the cleanest beaches in NJ. There are several bars and eateries along the beach. Point Pleasant has both public and private beaches. There is a small fee to get on the beach and lifeguards are present form 9-5 each day.
- The Point Pleasant Boardwalk is really fun on the weekends with visitors from all over. Weekdays are typically less crowded, but always fun. Most of the action is along the southern stretch of the boardwalk where you will find you will find fun arcades, wheels of chance, food, plenty of rides and gift shops.
- Jenkinson's South Family Amusement Center is stunning at night; a must see for any extended shore visit. The dazzling lights burn through the night sky and the smell of the Ocean surf is in the air.