Jen's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Cape May-Lewes Ferry
1200 Lincoln BlvdFun day trip to the other side of the bay!
199 steps! Fairly easy climb, but tougher to do with carrying small children- best to do once they’re old enough to make the climb. Great views!
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Cape May Lighthouse
215 Light House Ave199 steps! Fairly easy climb, but tougher to do with carrying small children- best to do once they’re old enough to make the climb. Great views!
Shopping. Dining. Victorian-ing. It’s all here at the outdoor “mall.”
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Washington Street Mall
401 Washington StShopping. Dining. Victorian-ing. It’s all here at the outdoor “mall.”
Go before sunset. Beach food at the Grille. See the flag ceremony. Watch the gorgeous sunset. Play mini golf.
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Sunset Beach
Sunset BlvdGo before sunset. Beach food at the Grille. See the flag ceremony. Watch the gorgeous sunset. Play mini golf.
Lovely farm with good food, great vibes, and a beautiful spot to walk around.
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Beach Plum Farm
140 Stevens StLovely farm with good food, great vibes, and a beautiful spot to walk around.
While it is not very likely that you’ll see a whale, you will likely see lots of dolphins and birds. And scenery. And if you go at the right time, an incredible sunset.
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Cape May Whale Watcher
1218 Wilson DrWhile it is not very likely that you’ll see a whale, you will likely see lots of dolphins and birds. And scenery. And if you go at the right time, an incredible sunset.
Birding By Boat on the Osprey
1212 Wilson DrOne of the families who rented did this and loved it!
Food scene
Bread Lady Stand (CMAC)
613 Sunset BlvdGo early! Friendly line. Yummy.
Fish & Fancy Seafood Take Out
2406 Bayshore RdGo early!
This wins our pizza award. Other stuff good too.
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Vincenzo's Little Italy
3704 Bayshore RdThis wins our pizza award. Other stuff good too.
Castaway Cafe
301 Bayshore RdYummy breakfasts. Huge portions. One block away.
Tisha's Fine Dining
322 Washington StFor a fancier dinner. Locals even eat here.
Hot Dog Tommy's
319 Jackson StIf you love good hot dogs, you will love Tommy’s.
Tuesday night dinner is covered! Tuesdays beginning June 29 through August 31, 2021, between 3:00pm and 7:30pm. The market is located at the West Cape May Municipal Complex at the Backyard Park, 732 Broadway.
Rain or shine, the Market will be open! The Market features not only food trucks and fresh produce and herbs, but also antiques; live art demonstrations; fresh coffee; barbecue, seafood and kettle corn.
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West Cape May Farm Market
732 BroadwayTuesday night dinner is covered! Tuesdays beginning June 29 through August 31, 2021, between 3:00pm and 7:30pm. The market is located at the West Cape May Municipal Complex at the Backyard Park, 732 Broadway.
Rain or shine, the Market will be open! The Market features not only food trucks and fresh produce and herbs, but also antiques; live art demonstrations; fresh coffee; barbecue, seafood and kettle corn.
George's Place
301 Beach AveYum. Just yum.
Famous brunch/breakfasts. Strong bar game too.
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The Mad Batter Restaurant & Bar
19 Jackson StFamous brunch/breakfasts. Strong bar game too.
Duck Donuts
3246 Dune DrWorth the drive. Eat while warm.
If you’re from outside the area, you have to go to Wawa (convenience store) at least once. If you’re from the area, this is the most architecturally fun Wawa anywhere. And big too!
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Wawa
3601 Rte 9 SIf you’re from outside the area, you have to go to Wawa (convenience store) at least once. If you’re from the area, this is the most architecturally fun Wawa anywhere. And big too!
Great affordable grocery. Bring your own bags or use their left over boxes.
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ALDI
3201 Rte 9 SGreat affordable grocery. Bring your own bags or use their left over boxes.
Small deli market right nearby with tasty meats and sauces and spices and most staples you’d need. The #2 special our favorite for beach sandwiches.
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Gaiss Market
1215 Bayshore RdSmall deli market right nearby with tasty meats and sauces and spices and most staples you’d need. The #2 special our favorite for beach sandwiches.
Andrea Trattoria Italiana
412 Bank StreetReally yummy new Italian restaurant that the locals love.
Neighborhoods
This is a very chill beach spot. Almost nothing commercial to be found (other than Bob, the Water Ice guy on St Pete’s beach). Great spot for birding and bike riding and falling back into old time vibes.
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Cape May Point
This is a very chill beach spot. Almost nothing commercial to be found (other than Bob, the Water Ice guy on St Pete’s beach). Great spot for birding and bike riding and falling back into old time vibes.
Kind of the opposite of Cape May Point! Very commercial. Enormous boardwalk lined with shops and beach food and several amusement piers and water parks. Huge beaches. No beach tags needed. Crowded and fun!
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Wildwood
Kind of the opposite of Cape May Point! Very commercial. Enormous boardwalk lined with shops and beach food and several amusement piers and water parks. Huge beaches. No beach tags needed. Crowded and fun!
This Victorian beach town- which seems like a contradiction in terms- is the oldest in the US. Beautiful architecture- lots of houses to admire, shops and eateries, and a small boardwalk where you can ride bikes in the morning.
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Cape May
227 Beach AveThis Victorian beach town- which seems like a contradiction in terms- is the oldest in the US. Beautiful architecture- lots of houses to admire, shops and eateries, and a small boardwalk where you can ride bikes in the morning.
This is the residential bay-front town where you’ll be staying. Lots of deli shops, eateries, ice cream joints, a Wawa, and CVS. A place where birds and horseshoe crabs abound, the landscape changes every few hours with the tides, and the majority of people are year-round residents.
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Villas
This is the residential bay-front town where you’ll be staying. Lots of deli shops, eateries, ice cream joints, a Wawa, and CVS. A place where birds and horseshoe crabs abound, the landscape changes every few hours with the tides, and the majority of people are year-round residents.
Historic
Artifacts and history about Tubman, the Underground Railroad and Cape May. Tours only, so make sure your party is ready to learn!
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Harriet Tubman Museum
632 Lafayette StArtifacts and history about Tubman, the Underground Railroad and Cape May. Tours only, so make sure your party is ready to learn!
Emlen Physick Estate
1048 Washington StVisitors can climb the six floors and view interpretive panels and exhibits along the way, learning about the role Cape May played during World War II. Part of the immense Harbor Defense of the Delaware system known as Fort Miles, the World War II Lookout Tower has played a major part in coastal defenses. Built in 1942, the tower was one of 15 towers that helped aim batteries of coastal artillery, stretching from North Wildwood, N.J. to Bethany Beach, Del.
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World War II Lookout Tower
536 Sunset BlvdVisitors can climb the six floors and view interpretive panels and exhibits along the way, learning about the role Cape May played during World War II. Part of the immense Harbor Defense of the Delaware system known as Fort Miles, the World War II Lookout Tower has played a major part in coastal defenses. Built in 1942, the tower was one of 15 towers that helped aim batteries of coastal artillery, stretching from North Wildwood, N.J. to Bethany Beach, Del.
Outdoor Activities
So many things- lots of boardwalk food, taffy, ice cream, souvenir shops and… RIDES!!
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Wildwood Boardwalk
3500 BoardwalkSo many things- lots of boardwalk food, taffy, ice cream, souvenir shops and… RIDES!!
Easy and fun way to see a different part of Cape May and get some exercise in. Totally doable for a wide range of abilities since you ride with 1-3 partners. Tip the guides!
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Revolution Rail Co.
609 Lafayette StEasy and fun way to see a different part of Cape May and get some exercise in. Totally doable for a wide range of abilities since you ride with 1-3 partners. Tip the guides!
Great shopping for that surfer look/vibe, but they also have surfboard rentals and lesson recommendations- we vote for Jason!
Southend Surf Shop
311 Beach AveGreat shopping for that surfer look/vibe, but they also have surfboard rentals and lesson recommendations- we vote for Jason!
Ocean City Paddle Company
201 West 10th StreetRent paddle boards and push out right by the house!
See what’s happening. While you’re in town.
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Cape May Convention Hall
714 Beach AveSee what’s happening. While you’re in town.
Tree To Tree Cape May
707 U.S. 9Climb a!: zipline!
Really fun, especially for older kids and adults.
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Wildwood Waverunners
1001 Ocean DrReally fun, especially for older kids and adults.
Riptide Paddles and Pedals
Rent bikes or boards for outdoor fun- they’ll deliver to the door!
Kayaks and fishing trips- all gear included!
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Miss Chris Marina and Kayaks
1212 Wilson DrKayaks and fishing trips- all gear included!
Services
This is a great pick-up linen service. They have everything from towels and blankets to beach umbrellas. But you do need to order 8 days before check-in for best prices. Order online and pick up the say of check-in.
Linen Ladies
This is a great pick-up linen service. They have everything from towels and blankets to beach umbrellas. But you do need to order 8 days before check-in for best prices. Order online and pick up the say of check-in.
Cape Regional Urgent Care - CMCH
11 Court House South Dennis RdHopefully you won’t need this!
Indoor or Rainy Day Activities
Yes! There are still arcades! Hone your skeeball skills and collect tickets for prizes that you don’t need and would be way cheaper to buy.
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Family Fun Arcade
732 Beach AveYes! There are still arcades! Hone your skeeball skills and collect tickets for prizes that you don’t need and would be way cheaper to buy.
Lots of family and fun activities for a rainy day or a night out. Bowling lanes, food, an arcade, and a golf game right in Rio Grande
Cape Square Entertainment
Lots of family and fun activities for a rainy day or a night out. Bowling lanes, food, an arcade, and a golf game right in Rio Grande
Brand new opening in 2023 (used to be a hotel, hospital, and religious retreat).Tours that offer the history of the place as well as the natural world of Cape May Point. Right near the lighthouse, so you can do both on same trip.
Cape May Point Science Center
Brand new opening in 2023 (used to be a hotel, hospital, and religious retreat).Tours that offer the history of the place as well as the natural world of Cape May Point. Right near the lighthouse, so you can do both on same trip.