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Aviation Museum - Naval Air Station Wildwood
NAS
Wildwood Aviation Museum now boasts over 26 aircraft displays as well as
exhibits of military memorabilia, engines, photographs and more.
Additionally, the Franklin Institute of Philadelphia has provided NAS Wildwood
with a wealth of interactive exhibits that allow visitors to discover the
science of flight. The museum also features a library, food vending and
gift shop.
In its role as a community resource, NAS Wildwood Aviation Museum regularly
hosts activities including fly-ins, aviation festivals, big band concerts, swing
dances, veterans’ ceremonies, historical lectures, school field trips and senior
tours. The museum is open daily from 9am to 5pm during the spring, summer and
fall. For winter hours, please call (609) 886-8787. Located: 500 Forrestal
Rd. Cape May Airport, NJ 08242.
Belleplain State Forest
Belleplain State Forest was established in 1928 by the
State of New Jersey for recreation, wildlife management, timber production, and
water conservation. In 1933, the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) Reforestation
Relief Act, supplying labor to the forest for over an eight-year period, set up
three camps. A full range of outdoor activities including hiking, camping,
picnicking, swimming, fishing, and boating are available within this 13,000+
acre area. Please call 609-861-2404 for further information.
Famous Boardwalks
Wildwood and Ocean City offer miles of boardwalk
entertainment, food and fun. Take a casual stroll or morning bike ride. Enjoy
games of chance, unique shopping, mini-golf, water parks, and awesome amusement
piers. The amusement piers, generally open from early spring through September,
cater to families with children from tots to teens; thrill seeking adults,
groups and company picnics. In Ocean City call Gillian’s Wonderland Pier at
609-399-7082 and in Wildwood call Morey’s Piers at 609-729-3700. Don’t
forget Sea Isle City’s and Cape May’s oceanfront promenade’s which are packed
with food & fun!
Boating, Fishing and
Sightseeing
The clean water of the Atlantic Ocean and Delaware Bay
offer an abundance of fish, fowl and aquatic mammals. Deep Sea Fishing, charter
boat fleets and sightseeing trips are available from every resort town. Charter
groups are available for half or full day charters and night trips too. Try parasailing, a
fishing trip, a party boat excursion, a dolphin expedition, sailboat rides,
guided kayak tours or even a dinner cruise.
Cape May Bird Observatory
The Cape peninsula is the most famous bird watching
location in North America and one of the world’s most celebrated migratory
junctions. An array of habitat types and a wealth of protected natural areas
make Cape May a birding spot for all seasons. Located at 707 East Lake Drive,
Cape May Point. Call 609-884-2736 for more information.
Cape May County Historical
Museum
The John Holmes House, built in 1755, is one of the oldest
structures in Cape May County. It’s listed on both the State and National
Registers of Historic Places. The Museum contains extensive and varied exhibits
including furnishings, costumes, tools and decorative and practical objects from
the 17th to 20th centuries. Please visit the museum’s website to find out more
about Cape May History.
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The Cape May-Lewes Ferry
The Cape May-Lewes Ferry is the most relaxing way to cross
the Delaware Bay. The Ferry runs daily between North Cape May, New Jersey and
Lewes, Delaware as a means of transportation or just a leisurely trip. There are
five-handicap accessible vessels owned and operated by the Delaware River and
Bay Authorities. Each of the Ferries has an over 100 car and 800 passenger
capacity. For departure schedules, passenger fare, special packages, information
about the Twin Capes Value Card, or any other questions, please call
1-800-643-3779.
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Cape May Lighthouse and Museum
The 1859 Cape May Lighthouse is a renowned maritime museum
offering a breath-taking panoramic view of the Jersey Cape, where the Delaware
Bay meets the Atlantic Ocean. The Oil House contains a fully accessible
Visitor’s Orientation Center and Museum Shop. Located on Lighthouse Avenue at
Cape May Point State Park. For fees and hours, call 609-884-5404.
Cape May Park & Zoo
The Cape May Park & Zoo is a 128-acre park offering
picnicking facilities, a playground, a pond for fishing, as well as walking and
biking nature trails. Rent a pavilion for large groups and reunions. The
world-class zoo contains over 500 types of animals including lions, tigers,
bears, giraffes and a reptile house. Call 609-465-5271 for information on hours,
group trips, and times of operation.
Cape May National Wildlife
Refuge
The Refuge was established in January 1989 when the U.S.
Fish and Wildlife Service acquired the Refuge's first 90-acre parcel from The
Nature Conservancy in June of that year. Since then the Refuge has grown to more
than 11,000 acres as the Service continues to buy land. Ultimately the Refuge
will protect over 21,200 acres of precious wildlife habitat in New Jersey's Cape
May Peninsula. Cape May National Wildlife Refuge's key location in the Atlantic
Flyway makes it an important link in the vast nationwide network of National
Wildlife Refuges administered by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. It will
ensure availability of important habitat to hundreds of thousands of migratory
birds each year as this long- distance flyers travel along the New Jersey coast.
Located at 24 Kimbles Beach Road, Cape May Point; call 609-463-0994 for further
information.
Corson’s Inlet State Park
Corson’s Inlet is a New Jersey State park located at the southernmost end of
Ocean City and covers 341 acres between Ocean City and Strathmere. It’s a
free park open every day with nature trails and a 24-hour access boat ramp, with
additional accessibility for disabled people and plenty of space for parking.
Corson’s inlet is popular for hiking, fishing, crabbing and sunbathing.
Doo Wop Museum
Brimming with cool artifacts, fun memories, fascinating
history and bright neon lights, the all-new
Doo Wop
Experience and Neon Sign Garden is a celebration of architecture, design,
music, pop culture and everything else that made Wildwood famous in its heyday
of the 1950s and 1960s. The experience is a work in progress, so keep checking
back in the coming weeks and months to learn more about what's happening at the
Wildwoods' new cultural centerpiece! New in 2008: The Jitterbug Cafe and
Malt Shop, inside the Doo Wop Experience. 609-729-4000.
Hereford Inlet Lighthouse
Historic and picturesque, a beacon of safety and assurance
to the 19th century mariner; Hereford Inlet Lighthouse has become a focal point
for visitors and locals. Overlooking the wide Hereford Inlet, the lighthouse
once served as a life saving service. Today, prize-winning paintings hang in the
lighthouse and plans are underway for converting a large portion of it into a
nautical museum. Located at First and Central Avenues in North Wildwood. Call
609-522-4520 or 609-522-2030.
New Jersey Coastal Heritage
Trail Route
The New Jersey Coastal Heritage Trail Route was
established in 1988 “to provide for public appreciation, education,
understanding, and enjoyment” of significant natural and cultural sites
associated with the coastal area of the State of New Jersey. The Trail Route
extends south for nearly 300 miles from Perth Amboy to Cape May and westward
along the Delaware Bay to the Delaware Memorial Bridge. Five major themes of
coastal life are showcased: Coastal Habits, Maritime History, Wildlife
Migration, Historic Settlements, and Relaxation & Inspiration. Typical historic
and natural areas include lighthouses, Coast Guard Stations, defensive forts,
coastal beaches, salt marshes, and maritime forests. Please call 1-800-537-7397
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Historic Cold Spring Village
Stroll the shaded lanes on 22 acres as you step back in
time to a South Jersey rural community of the mid-nineteenth century. Visit the
crafters, tradesman, housewives and farmers of 150 years ago. Authentically
garbed village craftspeople make history come alive as they demonstrate age-old
crafts using traditional tools, methods and materials. Many of the craftspeople
will invite you to become involved in their trade.. Located three miles north of
Cape May at 720 Route 9, Cold Spring. Call 609-898-2300 for further information.
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Leaming's Run Gardens
A visit to
Leaming's Run
Gardens is a delightful relaxing walk along winding paths where at every
turn is yet another celebration of nature's beauty. Each visit is unique with
ever changing vistas from May through October. Benches are provided for your
enjoyment along the way as you are invited to enjoy the scenery at your own
pace. 1845 Route 9, North Cape May Court House, NJ 08210. (609)
465-5871.
Middle Township Performing
Arts Center
The Middle Township Performing Arts Center offers a year
round schedule of plays, concerts, and performances. The PAC is a popular
1000-seat arts center which is a part of the Middle Township High School;
located in Cape May Court House on One Penkenthman Way, just off of the Garden
State Parkway at Exit 10 East. The ticket office is open Monday-Friday 8:30am-1:
30 pm. Please call 609-463-1924 for ticket information, or 609-463-1925 for the
business office.
Nature Center of Cape May
The Nature Center of Cape May was founded in 1992, with
the twin goals of creating a responsible stewardship program for open space
surrounding Cape May Harbor and providing environmental education for people of
all ages. Adopted by the New Jersey Audubon Society in 1995, the Nature Center
is one of nine staffed nature centers throughout the state. This unique area is
located on the shore of Cape May Harbor, near the United States Coast Guard
Training Center, on Delaware Avenue in Cape May. The hours of operation are as
follows, Winter Hours (Jan. Feb. March): Tues. - Sat. 10a.m. to 1p.m. Spring
Hours (April, May): Tues. - Sat. 10a.m. to 3p.m. Summer Hours (June, July, Aug.
Sept.): Daily 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Autumn Hours (Oct. Nov. Dec.): Tues. - Sat.
10a.m. to 3p.m. Please call 609-898-8848 for additional information about
programs, special events, and membership.
Ocean City Music Pier
The Music Pier is far from being just for music events.
Located on Moorlyn Terrace on the Ocean City Boardwalk, not only is it home to
the Ocean City Pops Orchestra, but it also hosts an array of other events
throughout the year. It's the site for the annual Miss New Jersey Pageant, as
well as train shows, doll shows, contests and festivals. And it is also the
starting point for most holiday parades. For information on events taking place
year round please call 1-800-BEACH-NJ.
Ocean City Tabernacle
September 10, 1879, brothers Ezra B. Lake, S. Wesley Lake,
James E. Lake, and an associate, William H. Burrell, all Methodist clergymen,
sailed to "Peck's Beach." With Rev. William B. Wood and Simon Lake (the
brothers' father, who mortgaged the farm for the initial purchase), they
established a "Christian Seashore Resort," the island city that would become
Ocean City, New Jersey. At first the Association was responsible for all
the transactions of real estate, and at the outset, did everything--mapped out
the town, cleared away the underbrush, built the avenues, built the water and
sewer companies, lighted the streets, gave police protection, supplied a place
for public schooling, built two railroads and a trolley line. They also provided
the place for Christian worship. Today the
Ocean City Tabernacle
offers to all people summer worship services with the finest inspirational
speakers and music dedicated to the glory of God. (609) 399-1915, 550 Wesley
Ave., Ocean City, NJ 08226.
The Shoemaker Holly Tree
The Shoemaker Holly Tree is located at mile marker 23 on
the Garden State Parkway. This 300-year-old tree is over 60 feet tall and has a
trunk width of some 30 inches. According to the Holly Society of America, Inc.,
this is the oldest holly tree in New Jersey, and among the oldest in the United
States. Discovered during construction of the Garden State Parkway, the tree was
saved from being cut down as it was in the original path of the highway. The
name Shoemaker comes from the former owner of the property. Today, a picnic and
rest area is located at the site of the tree. Each year, holiday lights are
strung on the tree during the Christmas Season.
Steelmantown Cemetery
Steelmantown Cemetery…not only a peaceful place of rest,
but also a preserved sanctuary for the living. We invite you to come visit
our unique site which dates back over 300 years…enjoy a leisurely stroll on our
trails throughout 9 acres of pinelands forest or take a quite moment to reflect
in our handcrafted chapel. Rich in history, teeming with wildlife, it is a
place like no other. Come experience it for yourself. Those interested in
natural burial are invited to ask questions.
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The Sunken Concrete Ship "Atlantus"
The Sunken Concrete Ship of Atlantus is located at the
very tip of New Jersey, just off of Sunset Beach at Cape May Point. Due to a
lack of available steel during WW1, the Atlantus was one of 12 ships constructed
out of concrete and steel rods. The Atlantus weighed 3000 tons and was 250 feet
in length. Although the Atlantus floated, it was a very slow vessel and was put
out of service; the Atlantus was wrecked in a storm, June 8, 1926. Over time,
the Atlantus has gradually been sinking into the Atlantic Ocean and today only a
small portion remains about water level. Visitors enjoy seeing the amazing site
of the Concrete Ship and many return year after year to see how much is left
about the surface.
Theatre & Music
Many live performances are given throughout the county all
year long, ranging from Dinner theater and professional equity theatre to local
‘players’. Musical entertainment offers everything from individual concerts to
weekend festivals and full concert series. Call Cape May Jazz Festival at
609-884-7200, Cape May Stage at 609-884-1344, East Lynne Theater Company at
609-884-5898, Elaine’s Dinner Theater at 609-884-4358, Mid-Atlantic Center for
the Arts at 609-844-5404, or South Jersey Cultural Alliance at 609-926-1639.
United States Coast Guard
Training Center Cape May
The USCG Training Center Cape May was established May 31,
1948 as a training facility for all recruits from the East Coast. In the early
1980s, the West Coast training facility in Alameda, California was closed,
making Training Center Cape May the only basic training center in the entire
United States Coast Guard. Every recruit entering the United Stated Coast Guard
begins his or her enlistment in Cape May, New Jersey. Visitors may tour the
Training Center by car or foot traffic; however, the center may be closed to the
public at any time, without advances notice.
Wetlands Institute
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Founded in 1969 by Herbert Mills, Executive Director of the World Wildlife Fund,
the Wetlands Institute is a not-for-profit organization promoting appreciation
of wetlands and coastal ecosystems. Located in Middle Township near Stone Harbor
and historic Cape May, the Wetlands Institute is uniquely housed in a cedar
shake building designed to resemble a turn-of-the-century coast guard station.
Situated overlooking 6,000 acres of pristine coastal wetlands, the Institute
hosts over 40,000 visitors each year. Here, visitors can learn the exciting
facts about life in the salt marsh environment. Throughout the year, many
species of birds can be seen from it’s viewing areas. For hours of operation and
any other questions please call 609-368-3871.
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