A Cape May, NJ Vacation

Many visitors come to Cape May, NJ on their vacation for the sandy beaches. But Cape May's not just a shore resort.

For starters, it's the second largest fishing port on the Atlantic Ocean.

Cape May's also one of the most famous birding destinations in the United States.

And the entire city of Cape May has the distinction of being a National Historic Landmark, thanks to its wealth of Victorian architecture.

Springtime is filled with garden and music festivals and migrating birds.

Summer is prime time for Cape May beaches.

It's a fun time, when Cape May restaurants and shops are open late, and free concerts are going on every night.

Fall is an especially wonderful time in Cape May.

It's the time when migrating birds .. shorebirds, hawks and tiny songbirds heading to South America...all pass through.

Fishermen come to Cape May in the fall in pursuit of striped bass.

And history buffs turn out for Cape May Victorian Week every October.

November and December are packed with holiday events and Christmas house tours. All the gingerbread Victorian Cape May bed and breakfast inns are aglow with holiday lights.

And who would want to miss the annual West Cape May Christmas Parade??

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