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Public Sailings Aboard the A.J. Meerwald
by Doug & Joanne Carnes |
Published: August 3, 2026 | Things To Do
The A.J. Meerwald is visiting Cape May for three months and offering a rare chance to step aboard a genuine piece of New Jersey maritime history and experience the Delaware Bay the way generations of oystermen once did. From June 26 through September 27, 2026, this nearly hundred-year-old oyster schooner welcomes the public aboard for ...
Storms That Have Changed Cape May
by Doug & Joanne Carnes |
Published: July 13, 2026 | Things To Do
Cape May, New Jersey sits at the southernmost tip of the Jersey Shore, a narrow spit of land surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, the Delaware Bay, and countless tidal creeks and marshes. This geography has made the town one of America’s oldest and most beloved seaside resorts, but it has also left it exposed to ...
Presidential Visits to Cape May: The Summer White House
by Doug & Joanne Carnes |
Published: July 2, 2026 | Things To Do
Long before it became known for gingerbread-trimmed Victorian cottages and sandy summer crowds, Cape May, New Jersey was the place where America’s most powerful men came to escape the heat. Tucked at the southern tip of the Jersey Shore, this small resort town has quietly hosted five U.S. presidents, been the scene of historic political ...
Revolutionary History in Cape May
by Doug & Joanne Carnes |
Published: June 17, 2026 | Things To Do
Cape May, New Jersey, is a centerpiece of history throughout the ages. Visitors can explore a variety of museums, African American history, and historic inns. Beneath its Victorian charm lies a Revolutionary past as fierce and inventive as any in the nation. From dramatic naval battles in its inlets to the resourceful women who defended ...
Beyond the Beaches: Quirky and Unusual Attractions Near Cape May, NJ
by Doug & Joanne Carnes |
Published: June 5, 2026 | Things To Do
Cape May, New Jersey, is rightfully celebrated as one of America’s most charming Victorian seaside destinations, drawing visitors with its pastel-painted bed and breakfasts, sweeping beaches, amazing birdwatching opportunities, and legendary sunsets. But tucked along the shoreline and scattered across the surrounding region are a handful of delightfully strange, historically peculiar, and downright unexpected attractions ...
7 Cape May Restaurants That Do Not Require a Reservation
by Doug & Joanne Carnes |
Updated: April 14, 2026 | Things To Do
One of the best things about a vacation is the fact that you do not have to cook, or do dishes, or otherwise clean up the kitchen. You do not even need to shop for ingredients. You do, however, have to choose where to dine out in a new city. This can be especially difficult ...