Escape from your hectic everyday life and spend the holidays in Cape May. Our sleepy coastal town is the perfect place to relax and find plenty of holiday cheer. Explore the magic of Christmas in picture-perfect Cape May with these holiday events.
Attend the Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony
Kick-off the holiday season at the Emlen Physick Estate. See the “Old Fashioned Christmas Exhibit” set under the Christmas tree. A miniature Dickens Village collection sits just under the bows providing a mini Christmas delight. See the vintage pictures and trains before dropping your wish list into Santa’s box. In the afternoon, the festivities start. The Atlantic Brass Band performs a program full of holiday classics. Once the sky darkens, Santa and his helpers light the enormous tree. Thousands of lights and holiday trimmings hypnotize you with their holiday magic!
Take a Holiday Tour
Cape May puts on its Christmas best during the holiday season and turns into something like a winter wonderland. Grand Victorians are meticulously dressed in bright, sparkling lights and vibrant red and green Christmas décor. Throughout town, the shops and businesses are ready for the holidays. You’ll be hard-pressed to find a place without strands of garland and bows covering doorways and windows. It’s something you have to experience at least once. See it all when you book a holiday tour during your trip.
Victorian Home Tours
Cape May hosts several Christmastime Tours of popular Victorian homes throughout December. Eager owners welcome visitors into their private homes and historic inns to enjoy the picturesque décor and to spread some holiday cheer. Here are some of the most popular.
- Candlelight Christmas House Tour
- Holiday Inns Tour
- Lamplighter Tour
- Physick Family Christmas House Tour
- Cherry House Christmas Tour
- A Dr. Physick Christmas
Take A Holiday Themed Trolley Ride
Taking the trolley is one of the best ways to experience Cape May. During the holiday season, the trolley tours get an extra sprinkle of magic. Christmas music accents a recount of Cape May’s holiday history while you roll through the city streets taking in all of the festive décor. Bring the family or yourself to see the city lights and elaborately decorated private residences from the comfort of your open-air trolley.
- Holiday Lights Trolley Ride
- Ghosts of Christmas past Trolley Tour
- Santa’s Trolley Rides
For more info on Holiday Tours in Cape May, click here.
Light Up Cape May Holiday Lights Contest
Drive or walk through town and see this year’s entries to the annual light show. See the bright displays of holiday cheer put on by locals eager to win the title of best in show. Be sure to bring your camera so you can stop in front of your favorites and grab a picture for your holiday collection.
West Cape May Community Christmas Parade
Attend the annual Christmas celebration in West Cape May. Spectators can enjoy all of the fun from the sidelines as the parade travels through town, spreading its own brand of Christmas cheer. See one-of-a-kind holiday-themed floats, award-winning professional bands, local dance groups, high school bands, and decorated first responder vehicles. You don’t want to miss this!
Stay at Southern Mansion During the Holidays
Plan the perfect holidays in Cape May from start to finish when you book a suite at the Southern Mansion. Enjoy luxurious accommodations at our authentic Southern-style mansion this winter. And the best part is that you can enjoy all of the comfort and elegance at a discounted rate with our winter specials. With each of our specials, guests will not only enjoy special rates but complimentary breakfast, on-site parking, and a taste of Southern hospitality.
Discover our award-winning lodging in Cape May for the perfect winter getaway, and book your stay with us today!
