Cape May is an easy area to explore, but don't expect to savor all of Cape May's
wonders in one day. There are walking tours, trolley tours, biking tours, horse and carriage rides and even kayak excursions
in the back bays.
Cape May is the perfect destination for birders,
it also hosts the World Series of Birding every year. Serious bird watcher or casual observer, you will delight in the awesome
variety of winged creatures in the area.
Cape May Point State Park is home
to the Cape May lighthouse. Visitors can climb its 199 steps for an incredible view of the harbor. Another fun stop is the
Cape May Lewes ferry in North Cape May. The ferry ride takes you from Cape May to Lewes, Del. Dolphin are frequently seen
on the trip. Not going to take the ferry across the Delaware? There is still a delightful respite awaiting at the ferry station.
The grounds offer a playground, restaurant and outdoor seating to while away an hour or so, watching the ferries come and
go.
The Washington Street Mall in Cape May City is an avenue of shops closed
to vehicular traffic, is the tourist center of town. It has a wide variety of boutiques and specialty stores as well as fine
art galleries and restaurants. Historic Cold Spring Village recreates life in the 19th Century. A Blacksmith shop, one room
schoolhouse, tavern, farmhouse, and pottery barn, plus exhibits of life in a by-gone era, occupy 22 acres of shady grounds.
Along Stone Harbor Boulevard you will find the Wetlands Institute. Dedicated
to the conservation and preservation of coastal ecosystems, it is the focal point for the study of terrapin turtles. It offers
a wide variety of daily programs.
Cape May County Zoo and Park in Cape May
Court House is a surprising stop. It offers 80 acres of animal exhibits and a children's playground. The zoo is free.
On the western side of the county, life is more rural. Here you will find three vineyards and
wineries, Cape May Winery in Lower Township, Natalie Vineyards in Cape May Court House, and Turdo Vineyards in North Cape
May. All are open to visitors for tours.
Home to jazz festivals in the fall
and spring, Cape May clubs along the oceanfront offer a wide variety of musical entertainment all year round.
A drive along Route 9 or Route 47 will take you past horse farms, garden marts, antique shops,
and woodlands. This is definitely the scenic route. Drive down the New Jersey Parkway to exit zero and enjoy this national
treasure, Cape May.
