Showing posts with label Where is Cape May. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Where is Cape May. Show all posts

Monday, December 31, 2012

How to Get to Cape May New Jersey for the New Years Holiday

How to Get to Cape May New Jersey in time for the New Years Holiday, Where exactly is Cape May?

Planning a trip to visit Cape May by car or ferry. It's easy to drive to Cape May New Jersey just go to the southern most end of the Garden Stare Parkway or the famous Exit 0. Please keep in mind summer traffic patterns on the Garden State Parkway and Atlantic City Expressway. Cape May is accessible from the Garden State Parkway, or from the Delaware Bay by Ferry, or you can fly into the Atlantic City Airport or Philadelphia Aiport and drive " down to the shore". If you have a private airplane you can also fly into Cape May County Airport into Rio Grande NJ. If you are traveling by boat on the Delaware Bay you will enter into the Cape May Canal from the bay passing the Cape May Ferry Terminal. If you are traveling from the Inter coastal you will enter in the Cape May Harbor just south of Wildwood. If you are sailing on the Ocean side you can enter in from the Cape May Inlet. The Cape May Inlet is well marked safe inlet with and supports a large commercial fishing fleet and may private local fishing boats.



It's time to Head down to the Shore to Cape May
Head to Cape May for the New Years , Go South to Exit 0

It's easy to drive to Cape May New Jersey just go to the southern most end of the Garden Stare Parkway and head to the the famous Exit 0. Please keep in mind summer traffic patterns on the Garden State Parkway and Atlantic City Expressway.

Driving to Cape May from  Philadelphia - please expect 1 hour and 45 minutes based on traffic local traffic. . If you are coming from Philadelphia, take either the Walt Whitman or the Ben Franklin Bridge to I-676 S. Follow the signs to RT-42 S and Atlantic City Expressway. Once on the Expressway, get off at Exit 7S to the Garden State Parkway. Follow the parkway to the southern most exit of the Garden State Parkway or Exit 0. Total driving time: 1.5 to 2 hours, depending on traffic

Driving from New York City to Cape May -Total driving time: 3.5 to 4 hours, depending on traffic . Head to the New Jersey Turnpike South and exit to the Garden State Parkway Exit 11.
From the Turnpike, get off at exit 11 and continue to the Garden State Parkway heading south. take the Garden State Parkway to the Exit 0.


From Baltimore Total driving time: 3 hours from Baltimore, depending on traffic
If you are coming from Baltimore & southern locations, you may want to consider the Cape May-Lewes Ferry (see below). Otherwise, take 95 North and cross the Delaware Memorial Bridge. Take the bridge to Route 40 East. Follow Route 40 to Route 55 South. Take Route 55 to its end, which is at Route 47 South. Continue along Route 47 South toward the Garden State Parkway. Take the southbound GSP (there is a toll) until its end.
Take the Ferry to Cape May for the New Year



Cape May Ferry a Relaxing Trip on the Bay

Spend a quick relaxing trip on the Delaware Bay from Lewes or Cape May. Whether you're crossing the Delaware Bay for a fun day trip or as part of a long-distance trip, on the Cape May-Lewes Ferry, your journey is sure to be a memorable one. You can also check the Cape May Lewes Live Cam to view the loading lanes before your trip across the bay.

Enjoy historic lighthouses, picturesque harbors, oceangoing vessels, unique seabirds and, just maybe, your very own dolphin escort!

The 17-mile, 85-minute cruise between New Jersey and Delaware can cut miles off a trip along the Atlantic Coast, connecting points like Wildwood, Stone Harbor, Avalon, Ocean City and the rest of the Jersey Shore with Rehoboth Beach, Dewey Beach, Sussex Shores, Bethany Beach, Fenwick Island, Ocean City, MD, and destinations throughout Virginia.

The Cape May Lewes Ferry modern terminals are a destination in and of themselves, with enjoyable restaurants and lounges, and well-stocked gift shops! Please note that carry on alcoholic beverages are prohibited.

Take a relaxing day trip and leave your car behind. You can pick up a shuttle on the Cape May side of the ferry terminal to take you into Cape May. Please click below to check the Cape May Ferry Fares and Schedules.

You Can Plan Your Cape May Trip here on the Google Map Below




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Click here to Save in Cape May Mobile Cape May Digital Coupons - Save Money while visiting Cape May, check out our local Cape May Saving Coupon promotions. You can click here to print off the coupon or simply show your local Cape May Merchant your coupon on your smart phone, iPod or tablet.

Tired of Pinching and Zooming on your Smart Phone for Cape May information. We now have a Cape May Mobile site that is compatible with your smart phones browser for iPhone, Droid, Blackberry, and Windows Mobile Phones. Please check out the Cape May Mobile Site here.


About Cape May and Cape May Resort.com

Cape May is a city at the southern tip of Cape May Peninsula in Cape May County, New Jersey, where the Delaware Bay meets the Atlantic Ocean. With a rich history, award-winning beaches & boating, designation as a top birding location, and many Victorian structures, Cape May is a seaside resort drawing visitors from around the world. Cape May was recognized as one of America's top 10 beaches by the Travel Channel and its beach was ranked fifth in New Jersey in the 2008 Top 10 Beaches.
CapeMayResort.com is a site that's totally dedicated to the historic Cape May Resort vacation area. We have two goals - to promote our beautiful town's local businesses and to assist potential visitors in finding anything they could want or need in and around Cape May.
This site is home to custom pages and video of easy to navigate information about Cape May- from restaurant choices to weather reports to local events in Cape May We also host a local Cape May Blog featuring  local events, Things to Do in Cape May, shopping and beach information and much more.   You can check out Blog at http://capemayresort.blogspot.com/
http://capemayvictorian.com CapeMayVictorian.com is a custom photo sharing site in which you can explore local Cape May images, download your favorite vacation spot or order a custom framed picture or a one of kind gift of your vacation memory.
http://capemayresort.com Cape May Resort.com is a local Cape May Web Site featuring Things to Do in Cape May, along with Cape May Digital Coupons for savings. If you’re looking for information and reviews for your next trip to Cape may, you’ve come to the right place. At Cape May Resort.com we’ll give you the most current information from Yelp and real time local You Tube Videos to preview your next vacation or week-end trip.  We offer the best in recent reviews from Real People with Real Reviews from Yelp.
http://capemayresort.blogspot.com/  Looking for Something to Do in Cape May New Jersey. Spend a day at the beach, or go Dolphin and Whale Watching. Visit a local winery or check out the lighthouse and sunken ship at Cape May State Park. Cape May offers beach lovers Victorian architecture, fine dining, bird watching, boating and fishing in addition to world class resort and vacation accommodations.  If you’re looking for information and reviews for your next trip to Cape may, you’ve come to the right place.Cape May Resort.com has been part of the South Jersey Cape May area since 1988. Let us put our local experience to work for you.






Tuesday, October 9, 2012

Visit the Cape May Zoo This Fall and enjoy the cool weather in Cape May , Don't Forget the Boo at The Cape May County Zoo Costume contest.




BOO AT THE ZOO _ Wear a costume on Saturday October 20 

Saturday, October 20        10 am to 2 pm
Wear a costume, join the fun and games, enjoy a LIVE Creepy Creatures Show, crafts...
and CANDY! Fun for the entire family! 

For more information: www.capemaycountygov.net  or call             609-465-5271      
Costume Contest    11 am at Zoo Entrance (Registration at 10 am)


Looking for Something To Do in Cape May Today ? 

Visit the Cape May County Zoo located on Route 9 only five miles or a 10 minute drive from the center of Cape May, New Jersey. Plan for a day outdoors with some walking for about two hour stay, pack your lunch or eat at the Zoo. The park has many shaded stations to stop and rest and comfortable concession areas. The best part of your trip is that the admission to the Cape May County Zoo is free, and you can make a donation at your own discretion. Usage of the picnic shelters, wedding gazebo and groups visiting by bus or passenger vans are required to pay and make a reservation in advance.

The Cape May County Park & Zoo is located in Cape May Court House, New Jersey and provides Free Year-round admission to a collection of over 550 animals representing 250 species in 85 acres of exhibits. The zoo is located at 707 Route 9 North, in the center of Cape May County's Central Park, and together the zoo and the park cover about 220 acres. Its principal exhibit areas are a 57-acre African Savanna, a free-flight aviary, and a reptile collection.

Cape May Zoo Hours -The zoo is open every day except for Christmas, weather permitting. The hours of operation are from 10:00 am until 3:45pm in the winter and 10:00am until 4:45pm in the summer. Time changes occur with Daylight Savings

Cape May County Park Central is over 200 acres (including the zoo) with many forested areas maintained in their natural state. Within the park, you will find picnic areas, walk/bike paths, fishing ponds, picnic shelters, a disc golf course, playgrounds & more. Located on the East side of Route 9 are tennis courts and a baseball field.

Cape May Zoo Snow Leopards - On May 10, 2010 the Cape May County Zoo welcomed two snow leopard cubs born to parents Himani and Vijay. They are the first snow leopard cubs born at the zoo and the first cubs for mother ‘Himani’. Only eleven snow leopards were born and survived last year in the United States. All four are currently housed in the snow leopard yard, because the snow leopard exhibit was destroyed during snow storms in February 2010. The Cape May County Zoological Society/Zoo Friends plans to raise money to build a new habitat for them.


Things to Do at the Cape May Zoo include:

1.Visit the reptile House with over 80 species of turtles alligators, snakes and lizards
2.Visit the new climate controlled Word of Birds Aviary with over 20 species including flamingos and exotic birds.
3.Don’t miss the Bald Eagles
4.Visit the African Savannah including African Antelopes, Grazing Giraffes, Zebras and the Cat exhibit.
5.Visit the Cat exhibit including Lions, tigers and the new snow leopards
6.Visit the River Otters and Swift Foxes and local New Jersey animals.
7.Take a Ride on the Cape May Train and Carasoul rides, tokens are $3.00 each or 2 for $5.00
8.Feed the Pigs and Goats by hand and take pictures
9.Have a Picnic with your Family and Friends while at the Zoo.
10.Don’t forget to check out the Cape May Zoo Snow Leopards.

For More information on the Zoo please click here.http://capemayresort.com/Blank.html


About Cape May and Cape May Resort.com

Cape May is a city at the southern tip of Cape May Peninsula in Cape May County, New Jersey, where the Delaware Bay meets the Atlantic Ocean. With a rich history, award-winning beaches & boating, designation as a top birding location, and many Victorian structures, Cape May is a seaside resort drawing visitors from around the world. Cape May was recognized as one of America's top 10 beaches by the Travel Channel and its beach was ranked fifth in New Jersey in the 2008 Top 10 Beaches.
CapeMayResort.com is a site that's totally dedicated to the historic Cape May Resort vacation area. We have two goals - to promote our beautiful town's local businesses and to assist potential visitors in finding anything they could want or need in and around Cape May.
This site is home to custom pages and video of easy to navigate information about Cape May- from restaurant choices to weather reports to local events in Cape May We also host a local Cape May Blog featuring  local events, Things to Do in Cape May, shopping and beach information and much more.   You can check out Blog at http://capemayresort.blogspot.com/
http://capemayvictorian.com CapeMayVictorian.com is a custom photo sharing site in which you can explore local Cape May images, download your favorite vacation spot or order a custom framed picture or a one of kind gift of your vacation memory.
http://capemayresort.com Cape May Resort.com is a local Cape May Web Site featuring Things to Do in Cape May, along with Cape May Digital Coupons for savings. If you’re looking for information and reviews for your next trip to Cape may, you’ve come to the right place. At Cape May Resort.com we’ll give you the most current information from Yelp and real time local You Tube Videos to preview your next vacation or week-end trip.  We offer the best in recent reviews from Real People with Real Reviews from Yelp.
http://capemayresort.blogspot.com/  Looking for Something to Do in Cape May New Jersey. Spend a day at the beach, or go Dolphin and Whale Watching. Visit a local winery or check out the lighthouse and sunken ship at Cape May State Park. Cape May offers beach lovers Victorian architecture, fine dining, bird watching, boating and fishing in addition to world class resort and vacation accommodations.  If you’re looking for information and reviews for your next trip to Cape may, you’ve come to the right place.Cape May Resort.com has been part of the South Jersey Cape May area since 1988. Let us put our local experience to work for you.