Fun Things to Do in Cape May


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Cape May is a seaside town with white sand bathing beaches offering views of glorious sunrises and sunsets. The boardwalk, otherwise known as the Promenade, is active with walkers, bikers, and the young at heart enjoying arcade games.

Visitors love exploring the Victorian architecture and local history. Walking along gas lit tree lined streets and watching horse drawn carriages clip clop by grand old homes, one can not escape the charm of days gone by, when life moved at a slower pace in a more graceful era. A great way to see the town is to rent a bike for the week or by the hour, whether you choose a beach cruiser or surrey bike for 6 people.


For the adventurous spirit water sports such as jet skis, parasail and kayaks are available. Surfers of all levels ride the swells at designated beaches and boogie boarders can be seen on all beaches. The avid boater can find deep sea fishing excursions or enjoy an outing just off shore. The rock piles are busy with fishermen trying their luck without leaving the shore and surf fishing off Poverty Beach as well.

Just a few miles outside the city limits Cape May National Golf Course is waiting with a challenging course built around a private bird sanctuary. Travel a few more miles and treat the family to an 18 hole course at Cape May Par 3 & Driving Range. The nature lover will delight in the region with world class bird watching (download the Cape May Bird & Butterfly Map here) and guided eco tours of the delicate coastal environment. The discerning guest can appreciate the arts visiting galleries and attending local theatre productions.


Experience Cape May for memories that will last a lifetime!
Around Town
Cape May Bike Rentals

Boardwalk Fun
Cape May Boardwalk
Wildwood Boardwalk & Waterpark
Ocean City Boardwalk
Gillian's Wonderland Pier

Fishing
Cape May Charter Boat Assoc.
Hinch Marina
Miss Chris Marina
South Jersey Marina
Porgy IV Deep Sea Fishing
Utsch's Marina

Water Sports
Miss Chris Marina Kayak Tours
East Coast Parasail
Atlantic Parasail
Hang Loose Parasail

Golf Fun
Cape May Par 3 Golf & Driving Range
Stone Harbor Golf Club
Shore Gate Golf Club
Laguna Oaks Golf Course
Sand Barrens Golf Club
Avalon Golf Club
Twisted Dune Golf Club

Mini Golf Fun
Cape May Miniature Golf & Ice Cream
Sunset Beach Gifts, Mini Golf, & Grill
Stockton Inns Miniature Golf

Tours
Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts
Cape May Carriage Company
Historic Cold Spring Village

Sightseeing/ Other Boating
Cape May Whale Watch Boats
Cape May/ Lewes Ferry
Dark Star Pirate Cruises

Nature Centers & Tours
Nature Center of Cape May
Cape May Point State Park
Cape May Bird Observatory
Cape May Bird & Butterfly Map
Wetlands Institute
Cape May County Park & Zoo
New Jersey Audubon Society
Salt Marsh Safari

Festivals
Exit Zero Jazz Festival
West Cape May Strawberry Festival
Cape May Harbor Festival
West Cape May Tomato Festival
West Cape May Lima Bean Festival
Cape May Seafood Festival
Cape May Dragon Boat Festival

Theater
Elaine's Dinner Theater
Cape May Stage
Access to Arts
East Lynne Theater Company
Cape May NJ State Film Festival
Beach Theatre, Cape May, NJ

Day Trips
Historic Smithville Village
Caesars Atlantic City
Trump Taj Mahal Atlantic City
Boardwalk Hall Atlantic City