Cape May is one of the United States' most popular seaside resort towns, named as one of the nation's top beachfront stretches by the Travel Channel. The lovely New Jersey seaside getaway has been protected in its entirety as a National Historic Landmark, noted for its stunning historic Victorian-era houses in its charming Cape May Historic District.

Visitors can explore preserved historic attractions like the Cape May Lighthouse and the World War II-era Lookout Tower, both open to the public as living history museums offering guided tours throughout the year. 19th-century life is on display at the Emlen Physick Estate, while colonial-era demonstrations are showcased at the Historic Cold Spring Village. The city's downtown Washington Street Mall area offers delicious dining destinations and chances for romantic boardwalk strolling and whale watching throughout the year. Map

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