The town of Cape May is believed to be the oldest of the South Jersey shore resort towns, founded by a Dutch explorer in 1620. In early times, as well as today, this quaint Victorian style area thrived on commercial and sport fishing.

Cape May is surrounded by water on three sides, the Atlantic ocean to the south and east and the Delaware Bay to the west. This lends itself to have some of the finest seafood restaurants when in season and plenty of water sports to keep everyone in the family satisfied.

If you are looking for a romantic getaway, quiet family vacation, with wide sandy beaches, and the charm of a small Victorian town then consider Cape May. Although it will be busy in the summer season, the charm will always be there.

In Cape May, more than 600 turn-of-the-century buildings stand as a tribute to Victorian-era architecture. The town commemorates its past throughout the year, with events such as Victorian Week.It's here that bed-and-breakfasts abound.

If it's bird watching you enjoy, look no further than Cape May. During the spring and fall, it is one of the top spots in the country for seeing migrating hawks and other raptors. A little farther north on Route 9, visitors to Leamings Run Botanical Gardens in Swainton will find not only floral beauty, but hummingbirds in abundance in the month of August.

For a closer peek at the animal kingdom, there is the wonderful Cape May County Zoo. This region boasts that it is the camping capitol of the northeast.

Directions:
Cape May is located 50 miles south of Atlantic city. The easiest way to reach the heart of Cape May is to take the Garden State Parkway to the most southern point and you are there.