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Victorian streets, wide beaches and a landmark lighthouse make this Jersey Shore town a charming seaside escape.
Walk a National Historic Landmark district with more than 600 Victorian-era houses, many with wraparound porches and bright trim.
Settle onto clean, well-kept sandy beaches between the Atlantic Ocean and Delaware Bay, backed by grand seaside Victorians.
Marshes and wetlands make Cape May a haven for birds and birders, with wildlife refuge views across the reeds.
Finished in 1859 and within walking distance of the town center, this lighthouse offers some of the most panoramic views in Cape May.
Hike the Monarch, Plover and Duck Pond trails around the lighthouse, then follow the boardwalk across the dunes.
Sleep in a restored Victorian mansion turned inn and wake up to historic architecture with modern comforts.
See WWII-era aircraft and equipment in a hangar at the Cape May airport, once a dive-bomber squadron training base.
Tour 15 restored rooms inside this Victorian estate, one of the grandest houses in Cape May.
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