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The jewel of the Jersey shore, Cape May is the
nation's oldest seashore resort. Designated as a National
Historic Landmark, her charm lies in the ambiance of the
Victorian architecture, with over 600 buildings dating over one
hundred years ago. Deciding which time of year to visit Cape May
can be difficult, for each season has so much to offer.
Spring comes early to Cape May, and tulips are
in bloom everywhere in April, particularly for the Tulip and
Garden Festival. April is also home of the Cape May Jazz
Festival, and in May birders from all over the world come for
the Annual World Series of Birding.
Or course, the summer season is Cape May's
busiest time. Along with the finest beaches, there is boating,
fishing, kayaking, bicycling, and tennis, to name just a few of
the many outdoor activities. The Cape May Whale Watcher and the
Schooner Yankee are two very popular summer activities. Nearby
is golf (try the beautiful Cape May National Golf Club),
horseback riding, botanical gardens, bird watching, and the
famous lighthouse at the Cape May Point State Park.
Many visitors find the fall months the best time
to visit Cape May. The days are still warm, and the nights cool.
From the Food and Wine Festival in September, to Victorian Week
in mid-October, to Sherlock Holmes Weekend and the Jazz Festival
in November, there is always something going on.
December finds Cape May decked out in Victorian
splendor. There are tours every day from Thanksgiving to New
Year's where you can see inside so many of the beautiful
Victorian homes, as well as enjoy all the beautiful outside
lights. The shops are open, and you may experience the most
Christmas spirit you've ever had in your life.
Whether it be a horse
drawn carriage ride, a walk
on the beach, or a couples massage at our Cape May Day Spa, Cape
May has become a year-round resort, with many of the fine
restaurants and shops staying open all year. For, after all,
shopping and eating may be two of Cape May's finest pastimes.
Evenings in Cape May can be even more fun
than
the daylight activities. Our live theater at the Cape May Stage
and the East Lynne Theater Company provide quality entertainment
year-round. And the Cape May Jazz Festival has become very
popular in April and November every year.
But nothing can quite compare to all of our
wonderful restaurants. Cape May boasts of more than 50
restaurants, many gourmet, so there is sure to be one to please
your palate.
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