Cape May Walking Tour
Cape May, United States
Why Walk Cape May
Cape May is one of the oldest seaside resorts in America, a National Historic Landmark city with over 600 preserved Victorian houses. The town's compact center is a showcase of colorful Second Empire and Gothic Revival cottages with elaborate trim, porches, and towers. Situated at the tip of a peninsula where the Delaware Bay meets the Atlantic Ocean, Cape May is also one of the top birding destinations in North America, especially during fall migration.
Free Cape May Walking Tour with Roamee Pro
Roamee Pro offers a free Cape May walking tour with audio narration. Explore Victorian Historic District, Cape May Lighthouse, Washington Street Mall, plus hidden gems like Cape May Point State Park and Sunset Beach, without booking a group tour.
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Must-See Stops in Cape May
- •Victorian Historic District — over 600 preserved Victorian homes with gingerbread trim, painted in period-appropriate pastels
- •Cape May Lighthouse — an 1859 lighthouse with 199 steps to a viewing platform overlooking the coastline
- •Washington Street Mall — a pedestrian shopping street of Victorian buildings with boutiques and restaurants
- •Emlen Physick Estate — an 1879 Stick Style mansion, the only Victorian house museum in Cape May
Hidden Gems in Cape May
- •Cape May Point State Park — a 235-acre park at the very tip of the peninsula with trails, a hawk watch platform, and beach access
- •Sunset Beach — a beach on the Delaware Bay side known for Cape May diamonds (quartz pebbles) and nightly flag-lowering ceremonies
Walking Tip
Downtown is flat and entirely walkable. Rent a bicycle to explore the residential streets. The lighthouse and state park are a short drive or bike ride from the center.
Best Time to Visit
May through October for beach weather. September and October are ideal for fall bird migration. December's Victorian Christmas celebrations are popular. Many inns close January through March.
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