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City in Cape May County, New Jersey, US
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Cape May is a resort town in the state of New Jersey, in the United States. It lies at the southernmost point in New Jersey, on the Cape May Peninsula, on the Atlantic Coast. "Cape May" may refer to the small city at the tip of the peninsula, the peninsula itself, or the county which extends about 33 miles northeast of Cape May city to Ocean City. On the other side of the Delaware Bay lies the state of Delaware.
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Daily 9AM-4:30PM. If birds are your thing, Cape May is the Mid-Atlantic answer to the Everglades. The wind currents carry migratory birds out over Cape May, so it is one of the best birding spots on this part of the East Coast. Everything from ospreys to herons, to gulls, plovers and sandpipers, birding in Cape May is an attraction all by itself. Spring Weekend Festival in May.
The third lighthouse built on this spot, the current lighthouse is now owned and operated by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts (MAC), and is being restored to its former glory. 199 steps will take you to the top of the lighthouse where you can see views of Cape May and beyond. The light from this one hundred fifty-seven and a half foot lighthouse can be seen from 20 to 25 mi out to sea.
Take a tour of this Atlantic coastal Salt marsh aboard one of the area's boats. For example, aboard the Skimmer, which will take you on a journey in search of one of the many creatures that live within the salt marsh. The Skimmer is named after one of the many shore birds that live in the area.
This Village brings to life the day-to-day activities of villagers living in South Jersey during the “age of homespun". Visitors can make a personal connection between the past and present through the interactive, educational, and hands-on family activities.
Dinner Cruise
The upgraded Sunset Cruise offers brilliant vistas around the island of Cape May along with dolphin watching, and a wonderful buffet menu with food by Lucky Bones Backwater Grill. There are two bars on board, lite music playing while the sunsets into the Delaware Bay.
Cape May's award-winning day spa and holistic center offering superior services from Swedish massage to deep-tissue, Side-by-Sides, facials and nail services. Romantic getaways, Busy Woman's package are available year-round.
Learn about the history and spirits that allegedly haunt several historic Cape May hotels, restaurants, and homes. Trolley and walking tours available. There is also a ghost tour of the lighthouse, where you can climb to the top. Purchase tickets in advance at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth or at the Carriage House Visitors Center at the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington Street. Tours are especially popular around Halloween.
Spa with services such as therapeutic massage, sports massage, waxing and red light therapy available all year. Also spa retreats and spa party packages.
American Contemporary
Located just steps from Cabanas, is great both day & nighttime. Step over from the beach for a frozen drink.
A Cape May institution on the Washington Street Mall. Cozy, pub-like atmosphere.
All rooms have private bath. Decorated with period antiques.
Peter Shields Inn
The Peter Shields Inn is a 1907 Georgian Revival mansion, a Bed and Breakfast Diamond Collection boutique inn with 9 guest rooms, oceanfront views, a front porch, bike rentals, and a restaurant.
Built in 1871 and open all year, this is a country Victorian B&B. The nine guest rooms are furnished in the period style, with private baths and TVs. Full breakfast, afternoon tea, complimentary bikes and beach chairs are provided.
Built in 1866 and open all year. Open porches are available for summer and glassed-in porches and fireplaces for winter. One block from the beach and town center. All guestrooms at this historic Victorian bed and breakfast are comfortable and have beautiful antique furnishings.
Beautifully restored building in operation since 1816.
Beautiful ocean front Victorian hotel.
The Southern Mansion, built circa 1860, is a large bed & breakfast inn and hotel.
By plane
The nearest large airports to Cape May are Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, Maryland, Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), and Newark Liberty International Airport…
By train
The closet rail terminal is Atlantic City, NJ (about 45 minutes by car or two hours by bus to the North).
By car
Drive time to Cape May is about three hours drive from the New York City metropolitan area and from Baltimore, Maryland.
By bus
New Jersey Transit runs the 552 bus route from Atlantic City to Cape May.
By boat
Cape May has complete harbor access from the Delaware River and the Atlantic Ocean.
Cape May is a relatively small town, compared with other mid-atlantic and southern United States resort communities. While cars are allowed on the island, it's best to park it and walk or take a bike.
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