Cape May
About 2 hr 30 min by car from New York City
A Victorian beach town at the tip of New Jersey.
Why locals go
The classic Jersey Shore weekend.
Visiting New York City?
At 2 hr 30 min by car, it's easy to add a night or two here and still be back in New York City for your flight home.
What to book
- Trolley tour of the Victorian houses
- Beach day on the Jersey Cape
- Cape May winery tasting
Where to stay
One or two nights is enough for most people. Compare places to stay:
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For two
- Victorian B&B stay
- Sunset at Sunset Beach
With friends
- Beach day and boardwalk
- Bars on Washington Street
When to go
May to October.