Beware the setting sun in Cape May...
Some say it is, some say it isn’t. Certainly Cape May has a lively past, with many spirited people. Those who know about these things say there is a strong paranormal presence here; indeed Craig McManus has written that “Cape May is like the paranormal gift that keeps on giving”.
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.
