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Building sandcastles in Cape May (Craig Terry/courtesy, Cape May County Tourism)

Cape May Beach Highlights

By Travel Expert: Sarah White

  • Catch jazz, classical, ragtime, and pop concerts at the Congress Hotel during the Cape May Music Festival, May through June.
  • Spend Labor Day weekend at Cape May's annual Food & Wine Festival in September, featuring restaurant tours, cooking classes, and a gourmet marketplace.
  • Experience life before the Civil War at more than 20 buildings in Historic Cold Spring Village, an open-air living history museum in Cape May County.
  • Venture five to seven miles offshore with the Cape May Whale Watch & Research Center to spot humpbacks and minkes on a three-hour cruise.

Cape May Overview

At the southern tip of the Garden State is the jewel of the Jersey shore: Cape May, a beautifully preserved Victorian beach resort that's popular with romance-seeking couples drawn by the impeccably restored inns and quaint vibe, and families who like the town's easygoing nature and fine collection of affordable beachfront motels. Visiting Cape May is like taking a step back in time to the glory days of the Jersey shore, before frenetic amusement piers and summer-break college crowds overtook the scene. Even at the height of the summer season, the town stays relaxed and friendly; after a lazy day at the beach, most folks' big activity is to retire to a wide veranda, glass of iced tea in hand, to sit back and watch the world stroll by. Read More

Hotels

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The Star Inn
29 Perry Street
Cape May, NJ 8204
Hotel Class: 2 class stars
Distance: 2.3 Miles
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Blue Hotel
110 Anglers Road
Lewes , DE 19958
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Distance: 16.6 Miles
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Canalside Inn
Canal and Sixth Street
Rehobeth Beach , DE 19971
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Distance: 18.3 Miles
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Attractions

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Cape Henlopen State Park
42 Cape Henlopen Drive
Lewes , Delaware 19958 Map
Distance: 15.5 Miles (from destination center)
Description: Cape Henlopen State Park features beaches that... Read More
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Absecon Light House
31 South Rhode Island Avenue
Atlantic City, New Jersey 08401 Map
Distance: 0.0 Miles (from destination center)
Description: This 171-foot lighthouse is the tallest in New... Read More
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Yankee Schooner
Cape May , New Jersey 08204 Map
Distance: 1.6 Miles (from destination center)
Description: The Yankee Schooner touring company offers two-... Read More
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Cape May Vacation Rentals

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A quiet residential neighborhood 1213 New York Ave
Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 2 Sleeps: 8
Amenities: Air Conditioning, BBQ, Cable/Satellite TV, Coffee Maker, Dishwasher, Full kitchen, Laundry, Microwave, Outdoor Shower, Private Parking, Refrigerator, Stove, TV, Utensils, VCR
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Gorgeous Home with Ocean Views and many features
Bedrooms: 6 Bathrooms: 1 Sleeps: 18
Amenities: Non-Smoking, Oven, Pets OK, Pool Table, TV
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LargeBeachfront Victorian Style with Elevator
Bedrooms: 6 Bathrooms: 4.5 Sleeps: 17
Amenities: Air Conditioning, BBQ, Non-Smoking, Oceanfront, Pets OK
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