The Best of Cape May, NJ with Kids, Cape May, New Jersey

Historical and beautiful Cape May, NJ is located on the southern tip of the Jersey shore. Make no mistake though – this Victorian seaside town is nothing of the likes of some of its T.V. neighbors! All charm and no cheese, Cape May is considered by many to be the oldest seaside resort in America, and one of the country’s most popular spots for a family vacation.

Cape May is a historical landmark, full of Victorian style houses, horse-drawn carriages, and gas-lit lamp posts. Old-fashioned ice cream parlors and candy shops dot the town, restaurants are bustling, and the quaintest of b & b’s and inns fill the picturesque streets.

Close to town (within walking distance) is the beach, an amazing stretch of white sand, one of the prettiest on the East Coast. Really, it’s one of the best beaches we’ve been to. Outside the center of town there are state parks, nature preserves and farmland, making Cape May truly a place that checks all the boxes. Here are the top things to do and see with kids. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).