Looking for an alternative to the beach?

Cool off with open air trolley rides, new spooky tours of the Emlen Physick Estate, or a breezy summit to the Cape May Lighthouse!

Emlen Physick Estate Tours

Tour the 1879 Physick Estate House Museum—and enjoy the air-conditioning! Take a guided tour of the first and second floors of the 1879 Physick House Museum, for an in-depth look at Victorian architecture and the period, reflecting one Victorian family’s lifestyle. From our 2023 museum house tour to a new eerie tour exploring the paranormal activity of the house, there's a theme to suit all interests! Learn more here.

Open Air Trolley Tours

Hop on one of Cape May MAC’s cheery red trolleys and take a guided tour the easy and comfortable way. Knowledgeable guides will tell you everything you want to know about America’s first seaside resort, from our Victorian heritage to our seashore and maritime history and more, with plenty of fun facts sprinkled in. Trolley Tour themes include Maritime History, Ghosts of Cape May, Mansions by the Sea, and many more! Learn more here.

Visit the Cape May Lighthouse!

Take in the breeze from atop the Cape May Lighthouse! Climb the 199 steps up the original, cast-iron spiral stairway to the top of the 1859 Cape May Lighthouse and see a staggering view of the Delaware Bay and Atlantic Ocean, the surrounding nature trails of Cape May Point State Park, and Cape May Point Borough. Interpretive panels on the grounds, at the base and on the climb tell stories of Lighthouse Keepers, the surrounding area, and how the lighthouse functioned historically and today. Learn more here.

Visit the World War II Tower

Climb the last freestanding World War II Lookout Tower in New Jersey! It was part of the immense Harbor Defense of the Delaware system known as Fort Miles, and now helps tell the story of Cape May’s role during World War II. Visit the Wall of Honor that pays tribute to local residents who served during World War II, on which over 160 veterans’ photos are on display. Learn more here.

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