Peggy’s guidebook
Food scene
Bayfront Bar/Restaurant within walking distance to house.
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Harpoons on the Bay
91 Beach DrBayfront Bar/Restaurant within walking distance to house.
5 West Pub
3729 Bayshore RdLocal Bar/Restaurant w/indoor & outdoor seating
Great Breakfast/Brunch/Lunch with indoor & outdoor seating
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Uncle Bill's Pancake House
4001 West AveGreat Breakfast/Brunch/Lunch with indoor & outdoor seating
Red Brick Ale House
3832 Bayshore RdLocal Bar/Restaurant w/indoor & outdoor seating
Exit Zero Filling Station
110 Sunset BlvdQuirky local hangout, indoor & outdoor seating
C-View Inn
1380 Washington StLocal Bar, terrific wings, low key
Rusty Nail
205 Beach AveLocal Hangout, firepits, dog friendly, outdoor seating, take out
Local ice cream shop w/drive in. Usually open 1pm on weekdays in season. Open year round.
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Mister Softee Ice Cream
1890 Bayshore RdLocal ice cream shop w/drive in. Usually open 1pm on weekdays in season. Open year round.
Historic Hotel, indoor & outdoor seating. Great place to sit outside, have a cocktail and listen to music.
Aleathea's Restaurant
7 Ocean StHistoric Hotel, indoor & outdoor seating. Great place to sit outside, have a cocktail and listen to music.
Great Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch. In Cape May City on Beach Drive, parking is metered & can be difficult to find. Indoor & outdoor seating.
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Uncle Bill's Pancake House
4001 West AveGreat Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch. In Cape May City on Beach Drive, parking is metered & can be difficult to find. Indoor & outdoor seating.
Several Restaurants & Bars. The Brown Room, Blue Pig Tavern, The Boiler Room. Congress Hall known as The Summer Whitehouse.
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Congress Hall
200 Congress PlSeveral Restaurants & Bars. The Brown Room, Blue Pig Tavern, The Boiler Room. Congress Hall known as The Summer Whitehouse.
Fine Dining. Indoor & Outdoor seating. Reservations suggested.
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Tisha's Fine Dining
322 Washington StFine Dining. Indoor & Outdoor seating. Reservations suggested.
Local Bar/Pub. Indoor seating & some outdoor seating. Bands in the summer.
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Ugly Mug Bar & Restaurant
426 Washington StreetLocal Bar/Pub. Indoor seating & some outdoor seating. Bands in the summer.
Local favorite for families, basic menu & terrific ice cream. Suggested for small children. Indoor & Outdoor seating.
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Dry Dock Ice Cream Bar & Grill
1440 Texas AveLocal favorite for families, basic menu & terrific ice cream. Suggested for small children. Indoor & Outdoor seating.
Local Italian Restaurant with great pizza. Delivery offered.
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Vincenzo's Little Italy
3704 Bayshore RdLocal Italian Restaurant with great pizza. Delivery offered.
Olive Branch
1891 Bayshore RdLocal Greek Restaurant. Indoor & Outdoor seating. Take out.
Mike's is your local place that doesn't look like much but has terrific take out food. Some outdoor seating but it's in a parking lot so...….. Specialty is Roasted Chicken. REASONABLE.
Mike's Bayshore Cafe
3852 Bayshore RoadMike's is your local place that doesn't look like much but has terrific take out food. Some outdoor seating but it's in a parking lot so...….. Specialty is Roasted Chicken. REASONABLE.
Local Chinese Restaurant located in the Acme Supermarket shopping center. Clean, reliable and owned by same family for over 20 years. Delivery available. Take out only due to COVID.
Asian Palace Restaurant
3845 Bayshore RdLocal Chinese Restaurant located in the Acme Supermarket shopping center. Clean, reliable and owned by same family for over 20 years. Delivery available. Take out only due to COVID.
Urie's Waterfront Restaurant
588 W Rio Grande AveWaterfront dining
Small local place, outside seating, fresh seafood, seafood market on site
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H&H Seafood Market
956 Ocean DrSmall local place, outside seating, fresh seafood, seafood market on site
Local Favorite. Fresh Seafood Market & Restaurants. No reservations so plan ahead. There is an indoor restaurant, outside casual seating and The Schooner for cocktails and apps.
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The Lobster House
906 Schellengers Landing RdLocal Favorite. Fresh Seafood Market & Restaurants. No reservations so plan ahead. There is an indoor restaurant, outside casual seating and The Schooner for cocktails and apps.
Open all year, a local favorite, fresh seafood and brick oven pizza
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Lucky Bones Back Water Grille
1200 NJ-109Open all year, a local favorite, fresh seafood and brick oven pizza
Several restaurants/crab house/bars on one piece of property. Live music. Fresh seafood. Nice vibe, relaxed, can come from the beach in your bathing suit w/coverup & flip flops. Located on the water. Free parking.
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Two Mile Landing Restaurants
1 Fish Dock RdSeveral restaurants/crab house/bars on one piece of property. Live music. Fresh seafood. Nice vibe, relaxed, can come from the beach in your bathing suit w/coverup & flip flops. Located on the water. Free parking.
TINY amazing restaurant located in Cape May. Eat inside or take out.
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George's Place
301 Beach AveTINY amazing restaurant located in Cape May. Eat inside or take out.
Local Ice Cream Parlor. Inside seating and outside picnic tables.
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Fleck's Ice Cream
1600 Bayshore RdLocal Ice Cream Parlor. Inside seating and outside picnic tables.
Cape May Market
120 Park BlvdFresh Seafood Take Out
Neighborhoods
The Cape May Historic District is an area of 380 acres with over 600 buildings in the resort town of Cape May, Cape May County, New Jersey. The city claims to be America's first seaside resort and has numerous buildings in the Late Victorian style, including the Eclectic, Stick, and Shingle styles, as well as the later Bungalow style, many with gingerbread trim. According to National Park Service architectural historian Carolyn Pitts, "Cape May has one of the largest collections of late 19th century frame buildings left in the United States... that give it a homogeneous architectural character, a kind of textbook of vernacular American building."
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Cape May
227 Beach AveThe Cape May Historic District is an area of 380 acres with over 600 buildings in the resort town of Cape May, Cape May County, New Jersey. The city claims to be America's first seaside resort and has numerous buildings in the Late Victorian style, including the Eclectic, Stick, and Shingle styles, as well as the later Bungalow style, many with gingerbread trim. According to National Park Service architectural historian Carolyn Pitts, "Cape May has one of the largest collections of late 19th century frame buildings left in the United States... that give it a homogeneous architectural character, a kind of textbook of vernacular American building."
Situated at the southern-most tip of the Jersey Cape, Cape May Point is well known for its many natural attractions, serene beaches and historic sites. During spring and fall migration, this small Borough is home to more birds than residents.
Seagrove
Founded in 1875, Cape May Point was originally called Stites Beach and then Seagrove. Visitors are drawn to this peaceful resort for many of the same reasons that attracted the founding fathers over a century ago.
Attractions
The following attractions are in the Cape May Point area:
Cape May Bird Observatory
Cape May Lighthouse
Higbee Wildlife Management Area
Lily Lake
World War II Tower
World War II Bunker
SS Alantis
SS Alantis
Cape May Point is a major migratory route along the Atlantic Flyway. Many sea/shore birds and songbirds migrate through this area in the spring. At the end of the summer, Dragonflies and Monarch Butterflies migrate through the area stopping briefly to gain their strength before continuing their journey across the Delaware Bay.
Cape May Point is part of the annual migration of the Horseshoe Crab along the Delaware Bay. Each year in late May, thousands of horseshoe crab come ashore to lay their eggs. These protein rich eggs are an important food source for Ruddy Turnstones, and Red Knots.
Cape May Point is considered the premier Hawk migration route of North America. In the fall hundreds of hawks are counted as they pass the narrow corridor of land along the Cape May peninsula heading south. This offers birdwatchers of all ages the opportunity to see these beautiful birds in flight as they soar across the fields and meadows, on their southward trek across the Delaware Bay.
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Cape May Point
Situated at the southern-most tip of the Jersey Cape, Cape May Point is well known for its many natural attractions, serene beaches and historic sites. During spring and fall migration, this small Borough is home to more birds than residents.
Seagrove
Founded in 1875, Cape May Point was originally called Stites Beach and then Seagrove. Visitors are drawn to this peaceful resort for many of the same reasons that attracted the founding fathers over a century ago.
Attractions
The following attractions are in the Cape May Point area:
Cape May Bird Observatory
Cape May Lighthouse
Higbee Wildlife Management Area
Lily Lake
World War II Tower
World War II Bunker
SS Alantis
SS Alantis
Cape May Point is a major migratory route along the Atlantic Flyway. Many sea/shore birds and songbirds migrate through this area in the spring. At the end of the summer, Dragonflies and Monarch Butterflies migrate through the area stopping briefly to gain their strength before continuing their journey across the Delaware Bay.
Cape May Point is part of the annual migration of the Horseshoe Crab along the Delaware Bay. Each year in late May, thousands of horseshoe crab come ashore to lay their eggs. These protein rich eggs are an important food source for Ruddy Turnstones, and Red Knots.
Cape May Point is considered the premier Hawk migration route of North America. In the fall hundreds of hawks are counted as they pass the narrow corridor of land along the Cape May peninsula heading south. This offers birdwatchers of all ages the opportunity to see these beautiful birds in flight as they soar across the fields and meadows, on their southward trek across the Delaware Bay.
In the Wildwoods, you can do as much, or as little, as you like. There’s 5 miles of FREE white-sand beaches and 38 blocks of boardwalk fun with rides, waterparks, shopping and arcades
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Wildwood
In the Wildwoods, you can do as much, or as little, as you like. There’s 5 miles of FREE white-sand beaches and 38 blocks of boardwalk fun with rides, waterparks, shopping and arcades
Higbee Beach Wildlife Management Area (WMA) is located in the northwest corner of Cape Island, just south of the Cape May Canal. The site's forested wetland, salt marsh, mixed upland forest and scrub-shrub habitats were purchased by the state in 1978 with federal funds for the protection of endangered and threatened species habitat.
Higbee Beach Wildlife Management Area is dog-friendly. This half-mile stretch of beach allows dogs on leash and under control from September through April. Parking areas near the beach may be closed during the summer. The park is open daily from dawn to dusk. Dog owners are reminded to clean up any mess that their pooches leave behind.
Location: New England Road, Cape May, NJ, US, 08204-2549
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Higbee Beach Wildlife Management Area
Higbee Beach Wildlife Management Area (WMA) is located in the northwest corner of Cape Island, just south of the Cape May Canal. The site's forested wetland, salt marsh, mixed upland forest and scrub-shrub habitats were purchased by the state in 1978 with federal funds for the protection of endangered and threatened species habitat.
Higbee Beach Wildlife Management Area is dog-friendly. This half-mile stretch of beach allows dogs on leash and under control from September through April. Parking areas near the beach may be closed during the summer. The park is open daily from dawn to dusk. Dog owners are reminded to clean up any mess that their pooches leave behind.
Location: New England Road, Cape May, NJ, US, 08204-2549
North Cape May is located within Lower Township in Cape May County, New Jersey, United States.
There is over a mile of free beach on the Delaware Bay. The beach is dog friendly Sept. thru May, although many people take their dogs down to the beach in the summer after 6pm.
You can fish off of the many jettys.
The Cape May–Lewes Ferry departs from the area.
North Cape May is mostly a residential community, with no hotels but many vacation homes.
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North Cape May
North Cape May is located within Lower Township in Cape May County, New Jersey, United States.
There is over a mile of free beach on the Delaware Bay. The beach is dog friendly Sept. thru May, although many people take their dogs down to the beach in the summer after 6pm.
You can fish off of the many jettys.
The Cape May–Lewes Ferry departs from the area.
North Cape May is mostly a residential community, with no hotels but many vacation homes.
Sightseeing
Black History is important is the history of Cape May.
Lower Township is the site of two historic African American cemeteries. Union Bethel Civil War Veterans Cemetery contains the graves of black men and women who served in the Civil War. Mount Zion Cemetery is said to have graves of people involved in the Underground Railroad, which has been linked to this area because Harriet Tubman worked for a time at a Cape Island hotel.
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Harriet Tubman Museum
632 Lafayette StBlack History is important is the history of Cape May.
Lower Township is the site of two historic African American cemeteries. Union Bethel Civil War Veterans Cemetery contains the graves of black men and women who served in the Civil War. Mount Zion Cemetery is said to have graves of people involved in the Underground Railroad, which has been linked to this area because Harriet Tubman worked for a time at a Cape Island hotel.
FREE FREE FREE although donations are welcome. Voted #1 Best Small Zoo in America.
The Cape May County Park & Zoo in Cape May Court House, New Jersey, provides free year-round admission to a collection of more than 550 animals representing 250 species in 85 acres of exhibits. The zoo is located at 707 Route 9 North, in the center of Cape May County's Central Park, and together the zoo and the park cover about 220 acres. The zoo began operation in 1978. Its principal exhibit areas are a 57-acre African Savanna, a free-flight aviary, and a reptile collection. In addition to the Zoo and Park Central, there is also Park East, Park North and Park South.
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Cape May County Park & Zoo
707 U.S. 9FREE FREE FREE although donations are welcome. Voted #1 Best Small Zoo in America.
The Cape May County Park & Zoo in Cape May Court House, New Jersey, provides free year-round admission to a collection of more than 550 animals representing 250 species in 85 acres of exhibits. The zoo is located at 707 Route 9 North, in the center of Cape May County's Central Park, and together the zoo and the park cover about 220 acres. The zoo began operation in 1978. Its principal exhibit areas are a 57-acre African Savanna, a free-flight aviary, and a reptile collection. In addition to the Zoo and Park Central, there is also Park East, Park North and Park South.
A beautiful 62-acre working farm in West Cape May Discover the old and open spaces of Beach Plum Farm, our 62-acre working farm tucked away in West Cape May. Rooted in sustainable practices and a shared sense of community, Beach Plum Farm is proud to champion the timeless farming heritage of the Garden State.
Nestled in the main Amish barn, The Beach Plum Farm Market is filled with choice produce and meats from our fields as well as a wide range of artisanal products from local makers.
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Beach Plum Farm
140 Stevens StA beautiful 62-acre working farm in West Cape May Discover the old and open spaces of Beach Plum Farm, our 62-acre working farm tucked away in West Cape May. Rooted in sustainable practices and a shared sense of community, Beach Plum Farm is proud to champion the timeless farming heritage of the Garden State.
Nestled in the main Amish barn, The Beach Plum Farm Market is filled with choice produce and meats from our fields as well as a wide range of artisanal products from local makers.
Free walking trails, WWII Bunker, Cape May Lighthouse (199 stairs), picnic areas, no dogs on beach April 1-Sept. 1. Beach tags required in the summer, great fishing.
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Cape May Point State Park
Light House AvenueFree walking trails, WWII Bunker, Cape May Lighthouse (199 stairs), picnic areas, no dogs on beach April 1-Sept. 1. Beach tags required in the summer, great fishing.
A Local Favorite. Free Parking. Site of the Cape May Diamonds (clear stones).
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Wreck of the SS Atlantus
Sunset BoulevardA Local Favorite. Free Parking. Site of the Cape May Diamonds (clear stones).
World War II Lookout Tower
536 Sunset BlvdFavorite of historians.
Water Activities
Miss Chris Kayak & Paddleboard
1212 Wilson DrLocal place to rent Kayaks and Paddleboards
Personal Sightseeing Tours for 1-6 individuals around the Cape Island. See Cape May from the water. You can bring your own beverages and food. Call to schedule a private tour. 609-602-0413
Ballast Marine Services
727 Jonathan Hoffman RoadPersonal Sightseeing Tours for 1-6 individuals around the Cape Island. See Cape May from the water. You can bring your own beverages and food. Call to schedule a private tour. 609-602-0413
Run by the Stewart Family, never disappoints even when you don't see a whale. Taking a ride on their boats is a must do.
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Cape May Whale Watcher
1218 Wilson DrRun by the Stewart Family, never disappoints even when you don't see a whale. Taking a ride on their boats is a must do.
Run by the local Stewart family. Professional and safe.
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Miss Chris Marina and Kayaks
1212 Wilson DrRun by the local Stewart family. Professional and safe.
Aqua Trails Kayaking
1600 Delaware AveLocally run. Safe.
Relaxing Activities
Summer concerts every Wednesday night at 5:00pm. Free seating on "The Green". Bring your own beachchair and food (no alcoholic beverages brought inside but alcohol is for sale). Call 1-800-64-FERRY for information or look on line.
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Cape May-Lewes Ferry
1200 Lincoln BlvdSummer concerts every Wednesday night at 5:00pm. Free seating on "The Green". Bring your own beachchair and food (no alcoholic beverages brought inside but alcohol is for sale). Call 1-800-64-FERRY for information or look on line.
FREE Summer concert series.
Middle Township is proud to announce their free summer concert series, “Let’s Rock the Ock.” The concerts will be held every Tuesday in July and August from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Ockie Wisting Recreation Complex, located at 7 Fulling Mill Road in Rio Grande. Last years bands were Stellar Mojo, The Soul Cruisers, Animal House, The Amish Outlaws, The Fuzzy Bunny Slippers and Yellow Brick Road.
Bring your lawn chair/blanket. Rest Rooms and Food Trucks on site. Playground was closed due to COVID in 2020.
Ockie Wisting Recreation Complex
7 Fulling Mill RdFREE Summer concert series.
Middle Township is proud to announce their free summer concert series, “Let’s Rock the Ock.” The concerts will be held every Tuesday in July and August from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Ockie Wisting Recreation Complex, located at 7 Fulling Mill Road in Rio Grande. Last years bands were Stellar Mojo, The Soul Cruisers, Animal House, The Amish Outlaws, The Fuzzy Bunny Slippers and Yellow Brick Road.
Bring your lawn chair/blanket. Rest Rooms and Food Trucks on site. Playground was closed due to COVID in 2020.
Terrific place to bike to, drive to and walk the dog, fish in the stocked lake, or just take a nature walk. FREE
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Cox Hall Creek WMA
5 Shawmont AveTerrific place to bike to, drive to and walk the dog, fish in the stocked lake, or just take a nature walk. FREE
Take a round trip as a foot passenger. $18.00 for a 3 hour round trip.
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Cape May Ferry Terminal station
Cape May - Lewes FerryTake a round trip as a foot passenger. $18.00 for a 3 hour round trip.
801 Wilson Street, Cape May, NJ 08204. 180 acres of preserved former farm land. With its expansive native wildflower meadows, successional fields and taller tree lines, the preserve is a haven for migrating songbirds, raptors, and pollinators like bumblebees and monarch butterflies. The saltwater tidal marsh is a nursery for many fish species, a place where shorebirds can forage and fiddler crabs make their homes. The Nature Conservancy has added many people-friendly amenities including a picnic pavilion, bird blind and artists’ easels, to make the visitor experience enjoyable. Free parking.
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Garrett Family Preserve
801 Wilson St801 Wilson Street, Cape May, NJ 08204. 180 acres of preserved former farm land. With its expansive native wildflower meadows, successional fields and taller tree lines, the preserve is a haven for migrating songbirds, raptors, and pollinators like bumblebees and monarch butterflies. The saltwater tidal marsh is a nursery for many fish species, a place where shorebirds can forage and fiddler crabs make their homes. The Nature Conservancy has added many people-friendly amenities including a picnic pavilion, bird blind and artists’ easels, to make the visitor experience enjoyable. Free parking.
Winery/Brewery
Local favorite. Indoor and outdoor seating. Open year round. Can ride a bike from the house.
sometimes has live music. check website.
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Cape May Winery & Vineyard
711 Town Bank RdLocal favorite. Indoor and outdoor seating. Open year round. Can ride a bike from the house.
sometimes has live music. check website.
Hawk Haven Vineyard & Winery
600 S Railroad AveLocal favorite. Live music.
MudHen Brewing Company
127 W Rio Grande AveLocal Favorite
Gusto Brewing
3860 Bayshore RdLocal Favorite. Can ride your bike from the house.
Local Favorite. Located in the Lower Township Airport Complex.
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Cape May Brewing Co. Tasting Room & Brewtique
1250 Hornet RdLocal Favorite. Located in the Lower Township Airport Complex.
Natali Vineyards
221 N Delsea DrLocal favorite
Jessie Creek Winery
Local Favorite
Willow Creek Winery & Farm
168 Stevens StLocal Favorite, Beautiful setting
Slack Tide Brewing Company
1879 NJ-83A little hidden gem
Ludlam Island Brewery
2051 Stoney CtLocal favorite
Bucket Brigade Brewery
205 N Main StLocal favorite
7 Mile Brewery
3156 Rte 9 SHidden Gem.
Gyms
North Beach Health Club of Cape May
Locally run gym. A bike ride from the house.
Planet Fitness
1500 New Jersey 47Closet Planet Fitness to the house
Cape May Fitness Center
3860 Bayshore RdLocal Gym