Dad would admire this great old car at the Emlen Physick Estate.

It’s true – dads love Cape May, NJ. If you’re looking for a good way to express your love for your dad this Father’s Day, consider spending a few days with him at our Cape May Bed and Breakfast.

History buff dads will find Cape May full of beautifully preserved and restored historic buildings. Tour The Colonial House, which dates from the 1700s and is the oldest house in Cape May, and Emlen Physick Estate (1878). Spend a few hours at the Cape May County Historical Museum. Visit nearby Historic Cold Spring Village to see a historic reenactment of a mid-19th century rural community.

Mariner fathers will enjoy that fact that Cape May, NJ, is a seacoast town with scenic cruises , dinner cruises, and whale watching excursions. There are nature safaris through the salt marshes and back bay birding and history tours. The Cape May – Lewes Ferry is another way to enjoy water views of historic harbors, marine life, and historic lighthouses; the journey between New Jersey and Delaware lasts 85 minutes.

Angling dads will love the superlative fishing waters of Cape May. Numerous fishing charters lead anglers off shore and in shore. Dads can try saltwater fly fishing or head out to deep waters.

Dads who like outdoor recreation may want to tour the area on one of the bikes we have for guests of our Bed and Breakfast Cape May, NJ. They may want to go for a hike through Maurice River Bluffs Preserve, or try parasailing. Of course, the beaches of Cape May always beckon.

There is little doubt that your father will most enjoy spending time with you, even if all you do is sit together on the porch of our historic Cape May Bed and Breakfast, sipping cool drinks.

Tripadvisor has honored the beaches of Cape May, NJ. Our town was #2 on the 2011 Travelers’ Choice list of Top 25 Beaches in the United States. We can’t really take any credit for the beaches, but we’re thrilled nonetheless.

Plan a trip to our Cape May Bed and Breakfast and see why our beaches have received so many kudos. Sunset Beach is an aptly named, favorite place to watch the sunset. Each evening during the summer there is a flag lowering ceremony, which is worth experiencing at least once. When not admiring the view, be sure to scan the beach for quartz pebbles – these Cape May diamonds should grace every mantle.

Cape May Lighthouse, at dusk.

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There is no need to forgo your daily yoga practice when you vacation at our Cape May Bed and Breakfast. Balance Pilates and Yoga Studio offers several yoga or Pilates classes each morning. Plan ahead and reserve your spot, or be spontaneous and drop in; mats are provided for drop in participants, free of charge.

Try yoga in Cape May.

Balance Pilates and Yoga Studio is less than a mile from our Bed and Breakfast Cape May; complement your yoga workout with a relaxing walk through town. You may also decide to book a massage at Balance. They offer Thai Yoga Massage, Integrative/Therapeutic Massage, Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, and Reiki Energy Healing.

For more information about yoga and Pilates classes in Cape May, please see Balance Pilates and Yoga Studio.

Visiting the wineries of Cape May is one of the most relaxing ways to spend an afternoon during a stay at our Bed and Breakfast Cape May.

There are four wineries in Cape May, NJ, two of which are open daily and two of which are open for special events.

Cape May Winery and Vineyard is open daily from noon until 5 p.m. They offer a SIX for SIX wine tasting special: taste any six wines from their wine menu for six dollars, and keep the Cape May Winery souvenir glass.

Hawk Haven Vineyard and Winery is open daily from noon to 5 p.m. They are currently offering a Winter Case Sale (20% off all cases), so you’re in luck if you like what you taste.

Natali Vineyards is open for special events, such as the February 26 Feast from noon to 5 p.m. Sample food prepared by several local restaurants, sip wine, and enjoy music by the Stellar Mojo Band.

Turdo Vineyards and Winery has sold out of their wine so they’re closed until later this spring. We’ll let you know as soon as we hear more.

Enjoy a glass of wine with friends at our Cape May B&B.

Wine is a wonderful elixir, and it takes vision, commitment and skill to produce it. We’re proud of our local wineries, and encourage guests of our Cape May Bed and Breakfast to discover just how good NJ wine can be.

If you plan to stay at our Cape May NJ Bed and Breakfast during the week next month, consider spending an hour or two at Cape May’s Wildwood Aviation Museum.

The Naval Air Station Wildwood Museum at the Cape May Airport is home to 26 historic aircraft, numerous engines, photographs, and military memorabilia. A number of interactive exhibits help clarify the science of flight, and the museum library is open to the public.

The TBM- Avenger.

See the F-5E Tiger II, a lightweight supersonic fighter from the early 1960, and Lockheed’s T-33 Thunderbird, a plane that has been in the air forces of more than 20 countries for forty years. Also on view is the TBM- Avenger, a torpedo-bomber from the second world war, and the type of plane that was originally stationed at NAS Wildwood.

Any guests of our Bed and Breakfast Cape May who are interested in aviation or military history will find time spent at the Wildwood Aviation Museum worthwhile. The museum is open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. through March; April through September it is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Cape May has dozens of restaurants, which is remarkable for a town of its size. Many restaurants close or have limited hours during the winter months, when the population shrinks and there are fewer visitors. In the humble opinion of these Cape May Bed and Breakfast innkeepers, this is one of the best times to dine out in Cape May. (Dine out in?)

The reason is that many of the restaurants open in February cater to locals. If you’re the kind of person who enjoys experiencing new places through the eyes of a local, then local joints are perfect. This isn’t to say that restaurants open only during the summer months aren’t good – in fact, many of them are outstanding. It’s just that we have a soft spot in our hearts (and our bellies) for restauranteurs who stay in Cape May with us over the winter, rather than flying south. (more…)

Virginia has Colonial Williamsburg, New England has Shaker Villages, and Cape May, NJ, has Cold Spring Village. These are all wonderful places to watch history spring to life and engage with it. The next time you stay at our bed and breakfast Cape May, tear yourself away from the beach and shops and go back in time at Cold Spring Village. (more…)

We’ve known it all along here at our Cape May bed and breakfast, but frankly, we didn’t want to say it and appear boastful. Now, someone else has said it for us; Cape May gives out a hearty shout of thanks to Forbes Traveler for listing us as one of the prettiest towns in America.

Our pretty street, early in the morning.

Cape May Lighthouse is a beautiful building, and it is close to our bed and breakfast Cape May. Yet is is not the only lighthouse around here. Hereford Inlet Lighthouse is also close to our inn – less than fifteen miles away – and well worth a visit. You could even bike there, if you were so inclined. (more…)

It’s hot, and when it’s hot, there is no better activity than fishing the waters off Cape May, NJ. If there is a breeze to be felt, it will be found on the deck of a fishing boat. If you are planning a trip to our Cape May bed and breakfast any time soon, you may want to look into fishing expeditions. (more…)