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Your Memorable Cape May Wedding at Southern Mansion

For a memorable Cape May Wedding, book yours at the Southern Mansion! The Southern Mansion offers something different than the typical Cape May wedding hall or hotel, so couples can showcase their special personality or blend into the Victorian splendor. Resting on two acres of award-winning gardens, the Southern Mansion offers opulent details, both inside […]

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How to Have a Romantic Getaway in Cape May

What could be more romantic than sunsets on the beach, delicious seafood dining, and toasting with a glass of wine? Enjoy all this and more in the Victorian seaside town of Cape May, NJ. Here’s how you can have a romantic getaway in Cape May and create memories that will last a lifetime! See Victorian […]

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How to Spend Christmas in Cape May

With Victorian charm, small-town character, and a love for the Christmas season, Cape May is an idyllic place to spend the holidays. Christmas in Cape May is particularly special, as the town transforms into a Dickensian village, adorned with colorful lights, fanciful garlands, and sparkling gaslights. Get into the holiday spirit this season and experience […]

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5 Tips for Birding in Cape May

The National Geographic lists Cape May as one of the best destinations in the world for birding. Due to Cape May’s small peninsula, the area draws in a wide variety of birds during spring and fall migrations. Home to the Cape May Bird Observatory and several popular migratory areas nearby, birding in Cape May is […]

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The History of Victorian Cape May

Cape May’s impressive collection of Victorian homes draws in visitors from all over the world. They are a part of what makes a trip to Cape May so special and what helped to put the seaside town on the map as a National Historic Landmark. Read further to learn more about the history of Victorian […]

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Cape May Haunted Mansions

As the nations “oldest Seashore resort,” Cape May has been attracting tourists since the mid-18th century. With that much history, there is bound to be a few stories here and there that bring chills to your spine. With more than 250 years’ worth of visitors that have come and gone, there are a few that […]

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The Best Gardens of Cape May

Cape May’s collection of Victorian homes draws in visitors from around the world. But its charming homes aren’t the only attraction in town. During the Victorian Era, beautiful gardens of Cape May were a common addition to almost any home. During this time, gardeners were exploring new and exotic plants from around the world, bringing […]

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Historic Victorian Homes to Visit in Cape May

Gingerbread trim, gables, turrets…oh my! These iconic details of the Victorian style can be seen almost everywhere in the seaside town of Cape May, New Jersey. With the highest concentration of Victorian homes (second to San Francisco), Cape May draws in visitors worldwide yearly. With so much to see, it’s hard to know where to […]

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Cape May restaurants with outdoor dining

Summer is still in full swing here in Cape May with the cool air of fall right around the corner. So, what better time than now, to experience some of Cape May’s restaurants with outdoor dining. From spacious patios to stunning marina views, there is an outdoor space to complete your al fresco dining experience […]

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