Cape May event weekends: what to do between sessions
Victorian seaside town at the tip of New Jersey, home of the Coast Guard's only recruit training center.
Events we cover in Cape May
Arriving
Philadelphia (PHL) and Atlantic City (ACY) are 1.5 hours and 50 minutes away.
Where to stay
| Budget | Where | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Budget | Wildwood and Rio Grande | Cheaper motels nearby. |
| Mid-range | Cape May B&Bs | Victorian guesthouses. |
| Splurge | Congress Hall | Historic beach hotel. |
Three hotels we would book
- Budget: Days Inn Rio Grande
- Mid-range: The Virginia Hotel
- Splurge: Congress Hall
Tours
Where to eat
With kids
- Cape May County Park and Zoo (free).
Rainy-day backups
- Emlen Physick Estate.
Free things to do
- Sunset Beach flag ceremony.
- Beaches (badges needed in summer).
Getting around
- You need a car; Coast Guard Training Center graduations are on Fridays.