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The 10 Most Beautiful
Towns in New Jersey
Cape May, New Jersey
America’s oldest seaside resort, Cape May is a haven of Victorian charm,
family-friendly fun and cultural goings-on. The town’s picture-perfect
streets and shoreline are populated with original Victorian
architecture, brightly colored houses known as ‘painted ladies.’ Thanks
to Cape May’s dedicated preservation of its rich history, the whole town
was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1976. Alongside its eclectic dining scene
and boutique stores, Cape May is also home to a lively cultural scene
and boasts two theater companies and a number of annual festivals,
including the famous 26-year-old Cape May Music Festival.
Helen Armitage
Culture Trip
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The 46 Best Beach
Towns in America
Cape May, New Jersey
Cape May is one of the jewels of the New Jersey shoreline. Famous for
its Victorian homes, the area is also becoming increasingly known for
the number of wineries just outside of the beachfront area.
Brie Dyas
Good Housekeeping
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The Most Christmas-y
Towns in All 50 States
Cape May, New Jersey
The Victorian seaside town of Cape May becomes a Dickens-era village
each year for the holidays, decorated with garlands of green and
twinkling gaslights. Among the many Christmas-themed activities
are candlelight house tours throughout the month, Ghosts of Christmas
Past trolley rides, breakfasts with Santa, and also Santa trolley rides.
Mia Taylor
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The 10 Most Beautiful
Coastal Towns In The USA
Cape May, New Jersey
Boasting the title of the USA’s oldest seaside resort,
Cape May in New Jersey is home to the biggest collection of beautifully
preserved Victorian buildings outside of San Francisco. In fact, in 1976
the whole town was designated a National Historic Landmark.
Simply walking its streets and shorefront populated with colorful
‘painted ladies’ is a delight for any history and architecture buffs,
while discerning foodies won’t be disappointed either. Dubbed the
‘culinary capital of New Jersey’ by The New York Times,
Cape May offers an eclectic and classy dining scene too. Stay true to
the town’s Victorian roots by seeing the sights from a horse-drawn
carriage.
Helen Armitage
Culture Trip
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