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Things to see in Cape May (United States): 22 places and when to go
Cape May is a town in United States, and this site lists 22 places in and around it, mainly With kids (6), History (6), Food and drink (6). The best known are Morey's Piers, Cape May Lighthouse and Hereford Inlet Lighthouse. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 43 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 17. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 39, -74.8944
- Places
- 22 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- With kids (6) · History (6) · Food and drink (6) · Nature (3) · Architecture (2) · Wildlife (2)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- EWR Newark, 198 km as the crow flies
What to see in Cape May
The places in and around Cape May, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Morey's PiersAmusement park in New Jersey7.6 km
- Cape May LighthouseLighthouse in New Jersey, United States9.4 km
- Hereford Inlet LighthouseLighthouse in New Jersey, United States8.9 km
- Pleasure BayRiver in New Jersey, United States12 km
- SS AtlantusEarly twentieth century concrete ship9.1 km
- Saint Peter's-By-The-Sea Episcopal ChurchChurch building in Cape May Point, New Jersey9.6 km
- Stone Harbor Bird SanctuaryBird sanctuary in New Jersey, USA12 km
- Battery 223History9.3 km
- Higbee Beach Wildlife Management AreaArea in Cape May County, New Jersey7.3 km
- Jessie Creek WineryWinery in New Jersey, USA11 km
- Marine National BankBank building in New Jersey, United States of America7.1 km
- Naval Air Station Wildwood Aviation MuseumAviation museum in Lower Township, New Jersey1.4 km
- 7 Mile BreweryBrewery3.1 km
- Adventure PierWith kids7.2 km
- Anglesea AleworksBrewery6.9 km
- Behr BrewingBrewery3 m
- Cape May Brewing CompanyBrewery1.6 km
- Montego Bay Resort WaterparkWith kids8.3 km
- Ocean Oasis Waterpark & Beach ClubWith kids8.1 km
- Raging Waters WaterparkWith kids7.6 km
- Surfside PierWith kids8.0 km
- Willow Creek Winery & FarmWinery7.7 km
When to go to Cape May
The best time to visit Cape May is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:33
- FebPossible10:32
- MarBest time11:42
- AprBest time13:02
- MayBest time14:08
- JunBest time14:43
- JulBest time14:29
- AugBest time13:32
- SepBest time12:14
- OctBest time10:57
- NovPossible9:49
- DecPossible9:17
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 43 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 17. In April, 22 of the 22 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Cape May
The nearest main airport is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR, Newark), 198 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Woodbine5 places23 km
- Lewes16 places35 km
- Fairton6 places51 km
- Dover, Delaware19 places57 km
- Atlantic City, New Jersey13 places57 km
- Hammonton6 places71 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Cape May?
The best known: Morey's Piers, Cape May Lighthouse, Hereford Inlet Lighthouse, Pleasure Bay, SS Atlantus. In all, 22 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Cape May?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 43 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 17.
How do you get to Cape May?
The nearest main airport is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), 198 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Cape May as the destination and these 22 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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