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Historic
Cold Spring Village - Tucked into a
22 acre plot of land near the seashore
resorts of Cape May and Wildwood, Historic
Cold Spring Village takes visitors on a trip
back in time to a simpler, quieter era.
More than two dozen historic homes from Cape
May and Cumberland Counties are clustered
together much the way the houses in the
original Cold Spring Village were grouped
together back in the 1800's. What to
See: The village not only preserves
historic homes, it also recreates life in
the 19th Century. In the Finley Blacksmith
Shop, a blacksmith is hard at work forging
iron hardware. A school teacher lectures
visitors about how things used to be in the
old school house. A weaver spins yarn
from village sheep in the Phillip Hand
House. You'll also find many other Village
"residents" demonstrating what
life used to be like in early America.
Wander from house to house along the
peaceful, tree shaded walkways. No cars are
allowed inside the village - you'll hear
only the clip clop of the horse drawn
carriages. Special events throughout
the season focus on various aspects of 19th
Century life, whether it's the corn festival
celebrating the corn harvest, the quilt
weekend or the Revolutionary and Civil War
weekends - when dozens of
"soldiers" recreate battle camps. Facilities:
The Visitor's Center, near the Route
9 entrance, showcases the history of Cold
Spring and the Cape May area with a nice
exhibit, complete with old photos and maps.
There are bathrooms in that building.
At lunchtime, you can buy a hamburger and
soft drink from the food stand or stop for a
longer meal at the restaurant on site.
There's also an old fashioned Ice Cream
Parlor and a Bakery. You can shop at
the Country Store and the Museum Shop. Access,
Parking, and Hours: Historic Cold
Spring Village is a 5 minute drive from Cape
May. There's ample free parking. There are
two entrances - one on Seashore Road, near
the old Cold Spring church and one
on Route 9. The nice thing about Historic
Cold Spring Village is that you don't have
to drive there. Take the train from Cape May
- the Cold Spring Train Station is at the
Village's Route 9 entrance. The park is open
from 10AM to 4:30PM, Tuesday through Sunday
during the summer, weekends in June and
September. The Village closes for the season
in late September. Entrance fee is $7
for adults , $6 for seniors.
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Emlyn
Physick Estate -
Take a guided tour of Cape May's only
Victorian house museum. A visit to the
Physick Estate today offers a look back at
our Victorian past as evidenced by its
architecture, decorative arts, customs, and
the lives of one particular Cape May family,
the Physicks. The mansion was built in 1879
under the direction of renowned Victorian
architect Frank Furness. Tours of this
18 room house are 45 minutes, and are
offered daily at various times throughout
the day (call 609-884-5404 for detailed
schedule.)
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Historic
District Trolley Tours -
Get acquainted with Cape May on a Trolley
Tour as knowledgeable guides present
entertaining and educational stories about
the nation's oldest seashore resort. Trolley
tours are offered daily at various times
(call 609-884-5404 for detailed schedule.)
Begin at the Washington St. Mall Information
Booth at Ocean Street.
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Leaming's
Run Gardens -
Enjoy an 18th Century colonial farm and
garden on twenty acres, with twenty-five
historically designed gardens along sandy
winding paths. At the end is the
Cooperage, a charming gift shop in an
antique barn. Open daily May 15th -
October 20th, 9:30 am - 5:00 pm.
For additional information, please call
(609) 465-5871.
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Whale
Watching -
The Cape May Whale Watch and Research Center
(CMWW & RC) presents an unparalleled
seafaring safari to the oceanic wonders of
the Atlantic. Thrill to breathtaking sights
of the world's largest mammals surfacing and
breaching. Enjoy the antics of man's best
friends - the dolphins, as they cavort and
frolic right alongside the boat. See pelagic
birds soaring overhead. And stay alert for
the sudden photo opportunity, by a seldom
seen, rare and endangered species, for you
to capture its essence on film. When we set
sail, you actually become a part of the
research team. Careful instructions are
given in the "spotting techniques"
for particular species by our naturalist,
Kelley. As a result of this collaboration,
you will be able to share your knowledge to
help save the habitat of these intelligent,
friendly, and family oriented creatures. You
will never forget the "smile" from
Tippy, a "wink" from Nubby which
are two of our favorite bottlenose dolphins.
You will marvel at the enormous size and
awesome power of the behemoth, Slammer, the
humpback whale. Call 1-888-531-0055.
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Cape
May Point State Park/Lighthouse -
Located in Cape May Point State Park,
Lower Township 1859. More than 100
thousand visitors a year now experience a
visit to the top of the lighthouse,
participating in a century old rite of a
visit to the Jersey Shore. For those
who choose not to climb, the Oil House
contains a fully-accessible visitors'
orientation center and a Museum Shop stocked
with maritime accessories and
memorabilia. The present tower, which
is the third documented lighthouse at the
southern tip of New Jersey, has always been
an attention-getting landmark as well as an
aid-to-navigation for mariners.
Because it is adjacent to the community of
Cape May Point and just two miles from the
city of Cape May, it has drawn visitors
throughout its history. In 1882, the Cape
May Ocean Wave reported that "the
gentleman superintendent in charge [of the
lighthouse], Mr. Samuel Stillwell, takes
pleasure in showing visitors who have the
nerve and strength of limb to the top, the
interior of the lantern, and explaining the
interesting operations of the light. A
very picturesque view of the sea, bay, and
country may also be obtained from the giddy
heights of the edifice. In 1897, the
newspaper made it clear that a visit to the
lighthouse was a requisite part of one's
vacation: "One of the interesting
features to Cape May summer visitors is a
journey to the top of the light house."
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"A
Fare to Remember" -
Take the Cape May/Lewes Ferry across the bay
to Lewes, Delaware. On the other side,
pick up a shuttle to Rehobeth Beach's 150
outlet stores. Includes round-trip
foot passage on the ferry, shuttle service
to the outlets and back, and a book of
discount coupons.
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Cape
May Stage - Cape May Stage is a
performance-oriented theatre company that
places emphasis on acting, directing and
playwriting excellence. The company
performs from May through Dec. in the
Renaissance Revival (c. 1880) Theatre at
Bank and Lafayette Streets, an intimate
75-seat setting in the heart of the National
Historic District of Cape May, New Jersey.
Call 609-884-1341 for tickets and
information.
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Wheaton
Village -
Spend some time in the 1880s enjoying the
rich crafts heritage of Southern New Jersey.
There are many craft specialty/shops.
This is a delightful sightseeing/shopping
experience. Lunch/snacks are available
on your own, or as a group. Additional
costs will include a guided tour of the
Wheaton Glass Museum.
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Cape
May Nature Center -
The Nature Center of Cape May was founded in
1992, with the twin goals of creating a
responsible stewardship program for open
space surrounding Cape May Harbor and
providing environmental education for people
of all ages. The Center's focus on
"hands-on" activities reflects a
philosophy of personal responsibility for
education. Adopted by the New Jersey Audubon
Society in 1995, the Nature Center is one of
nine staffed nature centers throughout the
state. The facility, located on the Harbor
in Cape May City, includes three classrooms,
exhibit aquaria, a small gift shop, and
display gardens. The harbor and adjacent
area provide natural areas that are used in
the Center's programs. In addition, the
Center is close to a diversity of habitats,
which are easily incorporated into its
programs. A variety of educational programs
is available, either at the Nature Center or
at alternate sites such as a school or club.
The Nature Center offers a full schedule of
natural history programs for the general
public throughout the year. Nature Center
programs are modular. Teachers may choose
among the offerings and tailor a program to
their curriculum or interests. (609)
898-8848
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Cape
May County Park and Zoo -
Located off Exit 11 on the Garden State
Parkway, our zoo is accredited by the
American Association of Zoological Parks and
Aquariums, placing it with the finest zoos
in the world. There are over 250
species and many brand new exhibits.
Admission is free.
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Mid-Atlantic
Center for the Arts (MAC) -
Offers step-on guides for the Cape May Point
area. Call Group Tours at 609-884-5404
for details. They also offer a myriad
of tours of Cape May's historic collection
of Victoriana. There are walking
tours, trolley tours and tours of individual
Bed & Breakfast establishments, as well
as numerous other activities.
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"World
Famous" Wildwood Boardwalk -
This 2 mile long boardwalk has a total of
five amusement piers plus a myriad of other
carnival games, souvenir shops, food stands,
waterparks and world class roller coasters.
The boardwalk stretches from 16th Ave. in
North Wildwood to Cresse Avenue in Wildwood
Crest.
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Public
Golf Courses:
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| Avalon
Golf Club - US9,
Swainton |
(609)
465-4653 |
| Cape
May National - Rt.9,
2mi. south of Rt. 47, Cape May |
(609)
884-1563 |
| Ocean
City Golf Course -
26th and Bay Ave., Ocean City (open
year round) |
(609)
399-1315 |
| Ponderlodge
- Bayshore Rd. &
Shawmount Ave., Villas (open year
round) |
(609)
886-8065 |
| Sand
Barrens -
US9, Swainton |
(609)
465-3555 |
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