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.

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It’s almost time for the annual Kentucky “Derby Days” at our Cape May Bed and Breakfast, and we still have a couple of rooms available. We’re doing our part to keep this longstanding tradition alive! (more…)

When the sun goes down, the ghouls come out in Cape May on Halloween

You haven’t really experienced Halloween unless you’ve experienced it here, in Cape May NJ. Though the day of the dead is still several weeks away, the town is already becoming ghoulishly decked out. Even while the Victorian Festival is in full swing, as it is now, we are gearing up for parades, enjoying each others’ creativity, and generally having a frightfully good time here at our Cape May bed and breakfast.

So, how can you join in the fun? Halloween Happenings will be in full swing October 16 through the 31st. There is so much to do during this time that you can’t help but have fun and get into a spooky mood. There are several opportunities to learn about – or experience – the ghosts of the 1879 Emlen Physick Estate, said to be Cape May’s original haunted house. Psychic Medium Craig McManus will reveal some of the mansion’s secrets during evening talks. Other events at the estate will include interesting facts about Victorian spiritualism.

Not even trolley rides are safe at this time of year. Craig Mcmanus will ride through the gas-lit streets of our town while revealing some of the secrets and spirits of Cape May during A Ride with the Ghostwriter. The Tales of Terror Trolley Ride will send chills up your spine and cause the hair on your neck to prickle. Also fun is the Light on the Ghosts of the Lighthouse Trolley Tour, full of good ghost tales.

If you enjoy suspense and intrigue, check out the Murder Mystery Dinners. You’ll enjoy a delicious four-course meal during this interactive experience with the “Not Quite Ready for Victorian Times” Players. That is, if you can eat in the company of such suspicious folk!

While it is true that many fun events take place during weekends, there is still plenty of frightfully good fun to be had during the week in Cape May. Check out our Midweek special if your schedule allows.