The suitcases are packed, the kids are excited, the reservations are made. But the forecast is calling for rain.
Don’t call the hotel or motel and ask what the cancellation policy is, just because the weather man is giving a less than perfect forecast. Instead have a plan B. Fortunately the guests of our motel already have plan B’s ready for them.
Below is just a short example of the many things to do or see in Cape May. Whats on your list?
IDEAS FOR KIDS & FAMILIES
In or Near Cape May
- Historic Cold Spring Village
- Aviation Museum at CM Airport
- Cape May Model Trains
- Nature Center of Cape May
- Cape May Lighthouse & WW II Tower
- Emlen Physick Estate & Trolley Tours
- Sunset Beach & Cape May Diamonds
- Cape May-Lewes DE Ferry
- W. Cape May Farmer’s Market (Tuesdays)
North of Cape May
- Cape May County Zoo & Park
- Wetlands Institute, Stone Harbor
- Wildwood Boardwalk & Morey’s Piers
- Leamings Run Gardens
- Hereford Islet Lighthouse, Wildwood
- Woodland Village Shops
INSIDE IDEAS
Bowling
Movies
Boardwalk Arcades
Music Performances
Library Activities
Theatre Show
Trolley Tours
Shopping
Afternoon Tea
OUTSIDE IDEAS
Golf
Tennis
Whale/Dolphin Watch
Boat Cruise or Kayaks
Park/Playground
Mini-Golf
Bikes & Surreys
ADULT INTERESTS
Art Galleries
Wineries & Brewery
Local History Museums
Antiquing
Massage or Day Spa
Wetlands Institute & Aquarium, 1075 Stone Harbor Blvd (10B GSP – to Stone Harbor)
609.368.1211 www.wetlandsinstitute.org
Cape May Co. Zoo & Park – 707 Rt 9 N (Exit 10 GSP – to Cape May Court House)
609.465.1033 www.capemaycountyzoo.org
Aviation Museum, Cape May Co. Airport
500 Forrestal Road, Rio Grande 609.886.8787 www.usnasw.org
Cape May – Lewes DE Ferry – 1200 Lincoln Blvd, N.Cape May
800-64FERRY www.capemaylewesferry.com
Cape May Model Trains, 525 Elmira Street
609-432-1690 www.cmmt.org
Cape May Point State Park & Nature Center, 107 CM Point
609.884.2159 www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/parks/capemay
Historic Cold Spring Village, 720 Route 9 Cape May
609.898-2300 www.hcsv.org
MAC – Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts
– Emlen Physick Estate & Carriage House Tearoom
1048 Washington St 609.884.5404 www.capemaymac.org
-Cape May Lighthouse
Lighthouse Ave, CM Point State Park
-World War II Lookout Tower
Sunset Blvd, Cape May Point
-Trolley & Self-Guided Tours: Family Treasure, Garden, Bike
Washington Street Mall Information Booth
Nature Center of Cape May, 1600 Delaware Ave
609.898.8848 www.njaudobon.org/centers/NCCM
Sunset Beach – Concrete Ship, Shops & Mini Golf
502 Sunset Blvd, CM Point 609.884.7079 www.sunsetbeachnj.com
Village Bike Shop & Rentals, 605 Lafayette Street (by ACME)
609.884.8500 www.villagebikescapemay.com
My favorite thing to do in the rain at Cape May is to sit in a sheltered spot, like under the cover of the balcony or in the Sunset Pavilion, and read a good book. It’s the most relaxing thing in the world! I also love to swim in the rain (pool). I know neither sound very exciting, but they are exactly what I need on a vacation.
This is why guests keep coming back to the Victorian Motel. They know that their needs will be taken care of no matter what the weather. Thanks for the attractions list.
Even though my child is grown, I still make Plan B lists for my vacations. Thank you – this is so comprehensive and some is usable even if you aren’t visiting Cape May.
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Thank you so much Alana.We use to travel to Syracuse quite often to visit my mother in law. Passed through Johnson city outside Binghamton often. Plan B’s work not matter where. There’s always lake effect snow to deal with.