Visit Cape May

Cape May is a Victorian-style coastal jewel with a lot more to offer than it first appears. Locals also refer to it as Exit 0 because it is the exit number at the end of the Garden State Parkway. Wineries and the Nauti Spirits Distillery complement a hoppin' brewery environment (no pun intended). It would be insane to pass up breakfast at the magnificent Carroll Villa Hotel's Mad Batter Restaurant & Bar and to skip the sunset over the ocean with the Cape May Lighthouse in the distance. Visit the South Cape May Meadows nature sanctuary, home to migratory and local birds with accessible paths, to see how pristine the region's array of Victorian hotels, cottages, and mansions are in comparison to their wild surroundings. The Harriet Tubman Museum of New Jersey, which opened in 2020, provides an emotional introduction to Tubman—a former resident of Cape May—and the city's larger black community. Consider booking a stay, or at the very least a drink, at the famed Congress Hall, which initially opened its doors in 1816 and is considered America's first coastal resort.

The beaches come alive in the summer with children playing in the shallow waves and colorful parasols. The cool Atlantic breezes and comfortable temperatures in the spring and fall encourage strolls along the beachside promenade. Biking, boating, fishing, birdwatching, gourmet eating, and antique shopping are other activities. Cape May, a popular seaside resort during the summer, has countless chances for sightseeing and outdoor recreation.

Location: at the southern tip of Cape May Peninsula in Cape May County, New Jersey

TripAdvisor rating: 4.0/5.0