Cape May Historic District Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Washington Street Mall which includes a small town or village
Washington Street Mall featuring a garden and a fountain
Washington Street Mall featuring signage as well as a small group of people
Washington Street Mall featuring a small town or village and street scenes as well as a small group of people
Washington Street Mall which includes street scenes as well as a small group of people

Popular places to visit

Washington Street Mall showing a small town or village and street scenes

Washington Street Mall

In the center of Cape May, stroll around an expansive outdoor mall filled with charming independent shops and stylish restaurants.

Washington Street Mall
Cape May Convention Hall

Cape May Convention Hall

Learn about the events happening in Cape May Convention Hall during your trip to Cape May. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Cape May Convention Hall
Colonial House

Colonial House

Find out about the history of Cape May when you spend time at Colonial House. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Colonial House
Cape May Stage

Cape May Stage

You can enjoy a show at Cape May Stage on your trip to Cape May. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Cape May Stage
Cape May Beach

Cape May Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Cape May Beach during your trip to Admiral Estates?

Cape May Beach
Sunset Beach showing general coastal views and a beach

Sunset Beach

Find serenity on one of New Jersey’s best beaches, where glistening jewels lie hidden in the sand and an old wreck is part of an unusual and beautiful view.

Sunset Beach

Activities

Cape May: Scenic Whale and Dolphin Watching Cruise

Cape May: Scenic Whale and Dolphin Watching Cruise

AU$76
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Cape May: Scenic Whale and Dolphin Watching Cruise
Cape May: Jersey Shore Whale and Dolphin Watching Cruise

Cape May: Jersey Shore Whale and Dolphin Watching Cruise

AU$83
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Cape May: Jersey Shore Whale and Dolphin Watching Cruise
Whale Dolphin and Bird Watching Ecotour Cruise

Whale Dolphin and Bird Watching Ecotour Cruise

AU$76
per adult
Whale Dolphin and Bird Watching Ecotour Cruise
Late Riser Fishing

Late Riser Fishing

AU$91
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Late Riser Fishing
Double Kayak

Double Kayak Hourly Rental

AU$76
per traveller
Double Kayak Hourly Rental
Cape May: Grand Lighthouse Cruise

Cape May: Grand Lighthouse Cruise

AU$253
per adult
Cape May: Grand Lighthouse Cruise
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Our pick of the best Cape May Historic District Hotel Deals

Congress Hall

Congress Hall

4 out of 5
200 Congress Place, Cape May, NJ
The price is AU$293 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$293
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Cape May. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"The room was great and the staff excellent Only problem was that the A/C in the room was so loud that we did not get any sleep..."

Reviewed on 26 Sept 2025

Congress Hall
The Beach Shack

The Beach Shack

3.5 out of 5
205 W Beach Ave, Cape May, NJ
The price is AU$338 per night from 9 Oct to 10 Oct
AU$338
9 Oct - 10 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Cape May. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (584 reviews)
"It was a very roomy room, convenient to everything!Clean, and easy access to the beach! Although theres a restaurant, the food was not good, but just to hang and drink and listen to music wS a plus."

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025

The Beach Shack
Montreal Beach Resort

Montreal Beach Resort

3.5 out of 5
1025 Beach Avenue, Cape May, NJ
The price is AU$193 per night from 22 Oct to 23 Oct
AU$193
22 Oct - 23 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Cape May. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"Always been and continues to be the best of the ocean front hotels in cape May. Clean quiet rooms."

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025

Montreal Beach Resort
Chalfonte Hotel

Chalfonte Hotel

2 out of 5
301 Howard St, Cape May, NJ
Stay at this hotel in Cape May. Enjoy free WiFi, daily housekeeping, and air conditioning. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (449 reviews)
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Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

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Chalfonte Hotel
Avondale by the Sea Motel

Avondale by the Sea Motel

2.5 out of 5
609 Beach Avenue, Cape May, NJ
The price is AU$174 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$174
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Cape May. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (571 reviews)
October 3 nigbt stay
"Our stay ay Avondale was fantastic. The staff were very friendly and accommodating and the room was very clean and comfortable."

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025

Avondale by the Sea Motel
Henlopen Oceanfront Hotel

Henlopen Oceanfront Hotel

2 out of 5
511 North Boardwalk, Rehoboth Beach, DE
The price is AU$166 per night from 9 Oct to 10 Oct
AU$166
9 Oct - 10 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Rehoboth Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,670 reviews)
"Ocean view great!!! Lovely room with lots of drawer space. Nice size table to eat and play games, good bathroom, sitting area with couch, and coffee table. Front Desk staff was very helpful. Comments/Suggestions: Toilet seat was a little too low. Light switch by the door did not work with any lamp. ..."

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025

Henlopen Oceanfront Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Cape May Historic District

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Village Green

When in Village Green, you can plan a visit to Washington Street Mall and Emlen Physick Estate, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Village Green
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Admiral Estates

While there might not be top attractions in Admiral Estates, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Poverty Beach and Washington Street Mall.

Admiral Estates
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Cold Spring

While there might not be top attractions in Cold Spring, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Historic Cold Spring Village and Cape May Winery.

Cold Spring
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North Cape May

While North Cape May may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Cape May Terminal and Cape May Winery.

North Cape May

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