Commercial Township

Visiting & Lodging

A Delaware Bayshore visit built around Bivalve’s oyster heritage, the A.J. Meerwald, Mauricetown’s river-port streets, marinas and the working landscape of Port Norris.

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Signature destination

Bayshore Center at Bivalve

The historic Bivalve shipping sheds and wharves are the township’s clearest visitor destination, preserving the story of the Delaware Bay oyster industry while serving as a museum, event campus and home port for New Jersey’s official tall ship.

Delaware Bay Museum

Open seasonally and for special programs; the collection interprets the oyster industry, working waterfront and Bayshore culture.

A.J. Meerwald

The 1928 oyster schooner sails primarily Wednesday–Sunday from May through November, with schedules varying by port.

Second Fridays

Monthly April–December events feature live music, speakers, local food and waterfront activity.

2026 food-service note: Oyster Cracker Café and A.J.’s Pub are currently closed for regular daily service and open for Second Fridays and special events.
More to explore

History, River Villages & Outdoor Stops

Mauricetown

Walk or drive the historic village for its Victorian architecture, river views and surviving sense of a nineteenth-century port community.

Port Norris Historical Society

A local volunteer organization dedicated to preserving the history of Port Norris and surrounding Commercial Township communities.

Mary Ella Morie Community Park

A community recreation stop in Mauricetown.

Marinas & Riverfront

Commercial Township’s marinas and working waterfront provide a distinctly different experience from a conventional shore resort.

Laurel Lake

Scenic lake-community landscape; access to association facilities should be confirmed rather than assumed public.

Wildlife & Marsh Country

The Maurice River and Delaware Bayshore setting is well suited to birding, photography and quiet scenic drives.

Where to stay

Plan Lodging Nearby

NJTGO did not verify a conventional hotel operating inside Commercial Township during this refresh. Most overnight visitors will find a broader hotel supply in nearby Millville or Vineland, while occasional private vacation rentals may appear within the township.

Best approach: Treat Commercial Township as a distinctive Bayshore day-trip or excursion base, then choose lodging according to the rest of your Cumberland County itinerary.