Cherry Hill City Guide
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United States

Cherry Hill City Guide

New Jersey

Cherry Hill is a suburb of Philadelphia in New Jersey, known for its family-friendly vibe and shopping. It's home to Cherry Hill Mall and several corporate offices like TD Bank. The town offers parks, dining, and easy access to beaches about an hour away.

Lifestyle🍽️

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Food Scene
Good
7

The food scene is diverse, with many options at Cherry Hill Mall. Philly-style cheesesteaks are popular. Vegetarian and vegan options exist but aren't prominent.

Local Dishes:
Philly cheesesteak
International Cuisine:
American, Italian, Mexican
Vegan FriendlyVegetarian Friendly
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Nightlife
Limited
5

Nightlife is relaxed with bars and restaurants but no strong club scene.

Coffee Culture
Good
6

Varied coffee shops available but no strong specialty coffee scene.

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Tipping
Required
18%

Tipping is customary in restaurants and for services, usually 15-20%.

Top Attractions
Cherry Hill Mall
Shopping
Large retail and dining complex.
Historic Croft Farm
History
Cultural and historical events venue.
Jake's Place
Family
Family fun center with games and activities.
Garden State Discovery Museum
Family
Interactive children's exhibits.
Barclay Farmstead Museum
History
Historic museum and farmstead.
Challenge Grove Park
Nature
Park with trails and recreation.
SIM Cards

SIM cards are available from AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon at their stores or electronics shops. eSIMs are common. You need valid ID to buy and activate.

Available at:
AT&T store
T-Mobile store
Verizon store
Electronics retailers
Recommended Apps
Uber(Transportation)
Lyft(Transportation)
NJ Transit Mobile App(Transportation)
DoorDash(Food Delivery)
Uber Eats(Food Delivery)
Grubhub(Food Delivery)
Target app(Shopping)
Walmart app(Shopping)
Wegmans app(Shopping)
ShopRite app(Shopping)
Google Maps(Local Information)
Yelp(Local Information)

Services & Infrastructure

Street Cleanliness
Excellent
8

Cherry Hill is clean and well-maintained, with tidy coworking spaces.

24/7 Services
Limited
5

Limited 24/7 services; XL Fitness gym is open round-the-clock. Some pharmacies and urgent care have extended hours.

Groceries
ShopRite
Wegmans
Walmart
CVS
Walgreens

Groceries are easy to find at major supermarkets. Stores like ShopRite, Wegmans, Walmart, CVS, and Walgreens have a good selection.

Cashless Payments
Widely accepted

Most places accept cards, so cash isn't needed often.

ATMs

ATMs are common at banks, supermarkets, and convenience stores. Out-of-network fees usually range from $2.50 to $5.00.

Schools
Local only

Cherry Hill Public Schools serve the area. There are no international schools nearby.

Available Schools:
Cherry Hill Public Schools

Work & Digital💻

Coworking Spaces
Available
7
Available Spaces:
Signature Workspace (Cherry Hill Mall)
Offers offices, coworking, meeting rooms and a café inside Cherry Hill Mall.
Regus (Towne Park at Garden State)
Coworking desks and private offices with lounge and kitchen.
Regus (2000 New Jersey 38)
Virtual office and coworking memberships.
Work-Friendly Cafés
Limited
Local suburban coffee shops
Many offer Wi-Fi and seating but are typical suburban cafés.
Alternatives:
Cherry Hill Public Library
Quiet space with Wi-Fi, good for focused work.
Hotel lobbies
Some provide quiet work areas with Wi-Fi.
Digital Nomad Community
Poor
3

No strong or organized digital nomad community is reported here.

Nature & Activities🌿

Green Spaces
Excellent
9

Over 50 parks with trails and recreational spots provide great green space access.

Running
Good
7

Parks and boardwalks near beaches offer good running routes. Running clubs exist.

Gyms
Available

Gyms offer fitness, tennis, basketball, yoga, and CrossFit. XL Fitness is open 24/7.

Available Gyms:
Cherry Hill Health & Racquet Club
Planet Fitness
XL Fitness
True Fitness
Tennis
Good
7

Tennis courts are common in parks and gyms like Cherry Hill Health & Racquet Club.

Padel
Poor
1

No padel courts identified in the area.

Yoga
Good
6

Yoga classes offered at gyms like True Fitness.

Martial Arts
Good
7

Several gyms offer martial arts like boxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, and Taekwon-Do with English instructors.

Skiing
Poor
1

No ski resorts nearby; you'll need to travel to northern NJ or nearby states.

Water Sports
Limited
5

Water sports like kayaking are available at nearby beaches and rivers.

Surfing
Good
6

Surfing is possible at Jersey Shore beaches like Brigantine Beach, about an hour away.

Diving
Poor
1

No diving or snorkeling spots near Cherry Hill.

Health & Safety🏥

Healthcare
Excellent
8

Urgent care centers and hospitals with English-speaking staff are available. Pharmacies stock common medications and provide advice.

Hospitals:
Virtua Urgent Care
Patient First
Cooper Urgent Care
Concentra
Pharmacies:
Walgreens
CVS
Lambert's Pharmacy
ShopRite Pharmacy
Legacy Pharmacy
Tetra Rx Pharmacy
Tap Water Safety
Safe to drink

Tap water meets safety standards but may have occasional taste or odor due to minerals.

Common Scams
Online phishing attacks, Tech support scams, Grandparent scams, Fake lottery or sweepstakes scams

Community & Family

Family Friendly
Excellent
9

Many parks and family spots like Historic Croft Farm, Jake's Place, and Garden State Discovery Museum make it great for families.

LGBTQ+ Friendly
Excellent
8

New Jersey is LGBTQ+ friendly with protections; inclusive spaces are nearby in the region.

Pet Friendly
Good
7

Pet-friendly with dog beaches nearby. Vet services and pet stores are available.

Communities
Cherry Hill Township Facebook (Local Community)
Cherry Hill Public Library Facebook (Local Community)
Cherry Hill Neighbors (Local Community)
Nextdoor (Local Community)

Quick Facts

Population
74,553
Power Reliability
Excellent
8/10

Power is generally reliable but can go out during severe weather.

Beach Access
Available

Beaches at Jersey Shore are about an hour away, including Ocean City and Atlantic City.

Languages
English(90%)
Emergency
911
Emergency

⚠️Natural Disasters Risk

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Tsunami
Very Low Risk
1
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Earthquake
Very Low Risk
2

🌦️Seasonal Issues

Hot, humid summers
June, July, August
Summers can be uncomfortably warm and humid.
Snow and cold winters
December, January, February
Winters bring snow and freezing temperatures.

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