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Cape May County is in the Southern Shore region of New Jersey.

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Map of Cape May County
  • 1 Cape May Court House Cape May Court House, New Jersey on Wikipedia — The county seat of Cape May County, with a zoo, the county museum and a few breweries.
  • 2 Avalon — a popular family resort on the same island as Stone Harbor, just south of Sea Isle City
  • 3 Cape May — a popular beach resort on the tip of southeastern NJ.
  • 4 Ocean City — a popular family resort on the Southern Shore just south of Atlantic City
  • 5 Sea Isle City — a popular family resort south of Ocean City
  • 6 Stone Harbor — a popular family resort just north of Wildwood
  • 7 Wildwood — beautiful beaches, one of New Jersey's largest boardwalks, and a vibrant nightlife

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Get in[edit]

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By bus[edit]

There is a NJ Transit bus station located in Ocean City at 9th Street and West Avenue.

By boat[edit]

The county can be accessed by traveling on the Cape May-Lewes Ferry on a seventy minute ride across the Delaware Bay.

Get around[edit]

  • Airport Chariot [formerly dead link], (609) 748-3506 Airport Chariot provides private sedan, stretch limousine & charter bus transportation between the Cape May County area and all airports & points in the Northeastern US.
  • A&C Transport Car Service [dead link], (609) 892-5467 A&C Transport car service and airport transportation provides quality transportation at affordable prices in the Ocean City, Cape May, and all of Cape May County, and more.

See[edit]

Cape May
Ocean City

Do[edit]

Morey's Pier in Wildwood
Victorian style homes in Cape May
  • Wetlands Institute — "The Natural Place to have fun." They promote the conservation and preservation of coastal ecosystems by providing a fun and educational experience for families, school groups and vacationers of all ages.
  • Laura's Fudge Shop-Complete your visit to the shore with a pound of Laura's Fudge, Ocean City, NJ.
  • Cape May Bird Observatory — They are dedicated to research in bird conservation and education.
  • Cape May County Park & Zoo — Has 200 different species of mammals, birds, amphibians and reptiles totaling nearly 550 animals
  • Elaine's Victorian Inn & Dinner Theatre — located to other attractions in Cape May
  • Morey's Piers — Three different Amusement Parks along the boardwalk of Wildwood
  • Sunset Hydrofest — Hydroplanes and flat bottoms compete on the beautiful bay area of Wildwood Crest.
  • Delaware River & Bay Authority — A way of traveling between Delaware and New Jersey
  • Original Fudge Kitchen — They make Home-made fudge for centuries now with a variety of 18 different flavors. This is located in many of the boardwalks located in New Jersey.
  • Sensia Therapy — A store that specializes in aromatherapy, independent music and arts & crafts.
  • Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts — Authorities in charge of events, tours and activities
  • NAS Wildwood Aviation Museum- They want to restore Hangar #1 at the Cape May County Airport, Lower Township, New Jersey, into an aircraft museum honoring the 42 Naval airmen who perished while training there during World War II.
  • Splash Zone Waterpark — A family-friendly water park with the biggest and intense water rides in the East Coast. It's just steps away from the boardwalk.
  • Cape May Jazz Festival — Cape May Jazz Inc, a non-profit organization, develops and implements a jazz event to show great appreciation for this genre of music. It is scheduled annually in the Spring and Fall.
  • Cape May County Culture & Heritage — They promote public interest in the arts and history and help create an environment that appreciate arts and history.
  • Cape May Beach — A more quieter beach for the residences in the area. It has a promenade filled with food vendors, gift shops, and restaurants.
  • Wildwood Beach — A more hip beach with a boardwalk including games, amusement parks, food, and restaurants.

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