Cape May, New Jersey, USA

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Cape May, New Jersey

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Cape May calls itself the nation's oldest seashore resort. It is probably best known for its 600 restored and colorfully painted Victorian structures, many of which are B&Bs. Old-time gas street lights, cobblestone, and horse-drawn carriages add to the charm. The town is a National Historic Landmark, and you can take trolley bus tours of the historic district. The canal, harbor, and marina are well sheltered from the ocean. Consider taking the ferry to Lewes Delaware, an OldeTowne, if time permits. Allow at least 2 hours for the ride each way.

Cape May is a beach town, but there is so much to see and do here that visitors come year round. Christmas is particularly festive. There are fewer parking meters in the winter months. You will find many antique shops, fine art galleries, and one-of-a-kind craft shops sprinkled around downtown, the marina, and West Cape May.

This clock on
Washington Street mall chimes.

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Location

Southern tip of New Jersey
On the Atlantic Ocean and Delaware Bay
Area map Tourist map1 Tourist map2

Population

About 4,200

Features

Antique shops Photos
Art galleries

Beach (Atlantic Ocean)
Bed and breakfast inns (many) Photos
Bicycle rentals
Cafes and restaurants

Campgrounds and RV parks nearby

Check Woodall's guide

Cape May County Historical Museum (nearby)

www.CMCmuseum.org 609-465-3535

Cape May Point State Park

Lighthouse (tours, visitors center, museum shop)
www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/parks/capemay.html
www.CapeMayMAC.org/Lighthouse

Cottage rentals
Dollhouse/miniatures shop Photo
Fine crafts and collectibles shops Photos
Ferry to Lewes Delaware (an OldeTowne)

West side of northbound ferry
at sunset

www.CapeMayLewesFerry.com 800-643-3779

Historic Cold Spring Village (nearby)

19th Century living history museum (summer only)
www.hcsv.org
609-898-2300

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Historic homes and other historic buildings
Horse-drawn carriage tours
Hotels and vacation rentals in this area

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Family Vacation Rentals

Ice cream shops
Kayak rentals
Leaming's Run Colonial Gardens (nearby)

Replica of a New Jersey whaler's 1695 homestead.
Extensive flower gardens, gift shop (admission fee)

Lighthouses

Cape May Lighthouse (see "Cape May Point State Park")
Hereford Inlet Lighthouse

Mansions (tours)

MidAtlantic Center for the Arts

www.CapeMayMAC.org (800) 275-4278

Miniature golf courses
Murals

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Nature Center
Parasailing
Parks, playgrounds
Scandinavian shop Photos
Spa
Tourist map1 Tourist map2
Toy shops
Train rides (to Cold Spring Village and fairgrounds)
Trolley-style buses
Victorian architecture

Christopher Gallagher
House

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Visitor Information Center
Wetlands Institute (nearby)
Whale watching (boat rides)
Winery

Hours

Cape May County Historical Museum

April 15 to October 31: 9-4 Tuesday through Saturday
November 1 to April 15: Saturdays only

Ferry to Lewes, Delaware All year, daylight hours
Historic Cold Spring Village Summer only
Hotels, B&Bs, shops, and restaurants

Most are open late, 7 days a week, all year
Beach-related businesses are seasonal.

Leaming's Run Colonial Gardens

Open daily May 15 - October 20, 9:30 am - 5:00 pm

Festivals

(Partial list. Hundreds of events are held in Cape May annually.)

April: Jazz Festival, Spring Festival
May: Outdoor Craft Show, Cape May Music Festival
June: Cape May Music Festival continues
April: Tulip Festival
October: Victorian Week
Thanksgiving-December: Christmas in Cape May

Recommended stay

1-2 days or 1-week vacation

Tourist information

Cape May County Department of Tourism

www.TheJerseyCape.com

www.beachcomber.com/CapeMay/tourism.html
800-227-2297

Cape May County Historical Museum

www.CMCmuseum.org 609-465-3535

Cape May local government

www.CapeMayCity.com

www.CapeMayCountyGov.net

Commercial websites

www.CapeMay.com

www.CapeMayTimes.com

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Car rentals

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Thrifty

Maps, trip planning, driving directions, etc.

Printed travel maps or download
and print. Rand McNally and others.
Driving directions, wall maps,
globes, nautical charts, atlases

Download high-res hiking and mountain
biking trail maps, topographic maps,
guidebooks, etc. Free trial subscription

Barnes&Noble
Many travel books and
guides. Fodors, etc.

National Geographic travel
guides, maps, atlases, etc.

Amusement park tickets

Discount theme and water park tickets

Southern California theme parks

Orlando theme parks and many more

Discounts for U.S. veterans and active duty

Join Veterans Advantage and get discounts on Amtrak, Greyhound, hotels, car rentals, etc. Save up to 70%. Magazine. Many benefits.

Spas and other experiences

Locate vacation spas, connoisseur spas, medical spas, weight-loss spas, discounts, gift certificates, Spafinder Magazine, gifts.

Spas, balloon rides, wine tasting, hang
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This page was last updated on 01/11/2006 .