Shorter, cooler days don’t mean you can’t still enjoy one of America’s oldest resorts, the picturesque beach town of Cape May on the southern tip of the New Jersey shore.
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The whole town is listed as a National Historic Landmark for its Victorian-style homes, cottages and bed &breakfast inns. Many were built following a devastating fire in 1878, according a town history from the Cape May Times, with photos of some of the better examples. There are links to the local museums, including the Emlen Physick Estate and Colonial House, plus tours.
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Check out the lighthouses around Cape May and elsewhere in New Jersey. Victorian Cape May lists more local tours and events. Then you should find the Times’ main page for more tips for visitors.
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Take a look at the buildings and beaches at Cape May Views and click on the video if you have a fast Internet connection.
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You can pick up some history and seasonal information in the “About …” section at Cape May.com and “Special Offers” has post-Labor Day package deals (you might want to call to see how long they’re in effect). There are some local theater presentations and live music throughout November, according to the calendar.
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While most of the activities listed under Cape May.com’s “What to Do” section are geared toward summer visitors, there are still birds to watch and beachcombing without the crowds. If the weather is good, you might still get in a boat cruise or fishing; one of the charter outfits listed there, Cape May Charters is advertising half-price bookings for November.
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The town is chock full of bed &breakfast inns, many of them in Victorian-style buildings. Bed and Breakfast.com has a directory with photos, links to inn Web sites and ratings from people who have stayed in them.
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After working hard at relaxing in Cape May, you might be in the mood for a side trip. Set sail on the Cape May-Lewes Ferry for an 80-minute cruise across Delaware Bay. You’ll end up in Delaware, and clicking on the ferry Web site’s “Points of Interest” will take you to things to do there. The lists include several waterfront parks, the Fenwick Island Lighthouse, picturesque Lewes Harbor and the Lewes Historic Complex, and the mile-long boardwalk at Rehoboth Beach.
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As long as you’re in Delaware, explore the Wilmington area where the metro area plus the Brandywine Valley are touted as “America’s Cultural Gem.” Try clicking on “Leisure Visitors” for possibilities in dining, shopping and recreation. On that same page, go to “Attractions” and open up the menu to “Historic districts” for links to the Delaware City Historic District and Riverfront Wilmington in the state’s main city.
Roger Petterson, Associated Press
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