Cape May County - "Where Nature Smiles for 30 Miles" - Explore protected forests and wetlands, discover a timeless Victorian era, enjoy 30 miles of beaches and boardwalk attractions. Free vacation package (800) 227-2297
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Air Station Wildwood -Cape May County
Airport, Exit 4 Garden State Pkwy. WW II training
facility now houses antique aircraft and museum.
The Wildwoods - The boardwalk, Wildwood. One of the state's most famous beaches, featuring a 2 1/2 mile long boardwalk with seven amusement piers. Call for information - (800) WW-BY-SEA. Morey's Pier and Mariner's Landing - On the Wildwood Boardwalk, family-fun filled piers with more rides than Disneyland and two spectacular water parks. (609) 522-3900 Cape May Bird Observatory - 707 E. Lake Drive, Cape May Chapter of NJ Audubon Society. Program for bird enthusiasts. (609) 884-2736 Performing Arts Center of Middle Township - 212 Bayberry Drive, Cape May Court House, 08210 - Largest performing arts center in South Jersey. Presents musicals and plays. Call for schedule of events. (609) 463-1924 Wyland's Whaling Wall - Facade of Boardwalk Mall at Garfield Avenue, Wildwood. A giant-sized wall mural (220' x 30') depicting life-sized whales and dolphins.
Hereford Inlet Lighthouse - 1st & Central Aves., North Wildwood, 08260 - Build in 1874, has a functioning light. Memorabilia, antiques on display. (609) 522-4520
Cape May Seashore Lines - Offers a 26 mile round trip train ride between the Cape May County Park & Zoo, Cape May Court House, Historic Cold Spring Village and Cape May on the former Reading Company's steel speedway to the shore. For timetable info, see your campground store or office or call (609) 884-2675 Historic Cold Spring Village - Route 9 or Seashore Road, Cold Spring, NJ - Recreated 19th Century South Jersey Farm Village. Special events and activities. (609) 898-2300 The Nature Center of Cape May - 1600 Delaware Ave., Cape May, NJ 08204 - Designated N.J. Audubon Center. Contains 18 acres of beach, meadow and marsh habitat. Exhibits, educational activities and tours. (609) 898-8848 Cape May Bird Observatory - Center
for Research & Education - 600 Route 47 N, Cape May Court House, 08210 - Model backyard habitat and nature programs. (609) 861-0700 Cape May-Lewes Ferry - Walk, bicycle or drive aboard the ferry to Lewes/Rehoboth Beach, Delaware and outlet mall shopping. Call (609) 886-1725 for departure times and (800) 64-FERRY for reservations. The Carriage House of Physick Estate - 1050 Washington St., Cape May - Home of the Cape May county Art League, said to be the first such organization on a county basis in the U.S. Established in 1929.
Stone Harbor Bird Sanctuary - 111th to 116th Streets on 3rd Ave., Stone Harbor - Nationally recognized nesting grounds. Museum and observation tower. (609) 368-5102
Physick Estate and Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts - Washington Street, Cape May - Extensive
display of Victorian furniture clothing, toys tools, etc. Year round tours. (609) 884-5404 Fishing Charter Boats - For the finest fishing in and around the Jersey Cape. List available from the Cape May County Department of Tourism office. (800) 227-2297 Fortescue State Marina - Capt. and Boat Owners Association, Main St., on the Delaware Bay - Fishing and dining. Watch the shellfish fleet bring in the oysters. (609) 447-5115
George E. Boyer Historical Museum - Holly Beach Station Mall, Pacific Ave., Wildwood, 08260 - Memorabilia exhibits on history of the Wildwoods. (609) 523-0277
Ocean City - America's Greatest Family Resort, Boardwalk, amusements, concerts, Atlantic Ocean
beaches. (800) BEACH-NJ Cape May Point Lighthouse - Site of one of the oldest functioning lighthouses. Bird observatory, nature trails and natural history museum. (609) 884-5404 Wetlands Institute - 1075 Stone Harbor Blvd., Stone Harbor - Salt marsh trail, observation tower, aquarium, touch tank, tours & programs. (609) 368-1211
Cape May County Historical Society - Route 9, Cape May Court House - 300 years of local history located in the 19th century John Holmes House and museum. (609) 465-3535
Leamings Run Gardens - Route 9, Cape May Court House - One of the most beautiful gardens on the East Coast. (609) 465-5871 Cape May County Park & Zoo - Route 9 & Pine Lane, Cape May Court House. (609) 465-5271
Discovery Sea Shell Museum - 2721 Asbury Ave., Ocean City - Amazing collection of Sea Shells. Free admission. (609) 398-2316 |