housed in a grand 19th-century victorian mansion across the street from the beach, this laid-back seasonal hotel is 3 miles from the cape may lighthouse and a 16-minute walk from the cape may historic district. some offer ocean views. low-key rooms and suites with classic decor, many with wicker chairs, feature free wi-fi and cable tv. cooked breakfast and parking are complimentary. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 1:00 pm. amenities include an outdoor pool, a relaxed, airy restaurant with ocean views, live entertainment and patio seating, and an outdoor bar Atlantic City International Airport 57 min
Cape May Winery (10 min) Tap room tastings, plus tapas & brunch dining in a winery with tours of the vineyards & cellars. Morey's Piers & Beachfront Water Parks (21 min) 6-block beachfront amusement park featuring 100+ rides & attractions including seasonal water parks. Naval Air Station Wildwood Aviation Museum (15 min) Historic aircraft, engines & interactive displays are showcased in a restored WWII training site. Hereford Inlet Lighthouse (24 min) Built in 1874, the restored lighthouse offers a museum & tours, plus a butterfly garden & gift shop. Historic Cold Spring Village (10 min) Summer-opening living history village dedicated to life in the first years of American independence. Raging Waters Water Park (21 min) Bustling beachfront water park offers waterslides & interactive water activities, plus concessions. Emlen Physick Estate (16 min) This Victorian-era home provides a portal to the past via exhibits depicting daily life in 1879. Cape May MAC (16 min) Non-profit organization promoting the cultural enrichment of the greater Cape May area. Willow Creek Winery & Farm (8 min) Cape May Island winery set in vineyards and gardens, with tours & wine tastings, plus a restaurant. Cape May Bird Observatory - Northwood Center (9 min) Migration watches & songbird spotting, including 20 warbler species, at a lakeside nature center. Cape May Lighthouse (10 min) 1859 lighthouse with scenic views from the top, plus an oil house-turned-museum with a gift shop. The Wetlands Institute (21 min) Indoor exhibits & an elevated walkway through a salt marsh with terrapin turtles, ospreys & crabs. Beach Plum Farm (9 min) Morey's (21 min) Water park and park Cape May Point State Park (10 min) State park featuring a lighthouse & environmental center, plus birding, fishing & hiking. |