Tours and Events

Board the Cape May Whale Watcher for a sightseeing cruise around the island of Cape May.

A naturalist from the Nature Center of Cape May helps you explore the ocean beach and dunes.

Discover our neighbor, West Cape May, with its farms, shops, vintage cottages, and African-American heritage.

See the wildlife habitats that have made Cape May a "must" for nature lovers.

Take a narrated trolley trip, followed by a cruise around the island on the Cape May Whale Watcher.

Learn about Victorian courtship and romance traditions during a 40-minute evening guided trolley ride through Cape May’s gaslit steets.

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt Tour is fun for the whole family as you and your kids wander the streets of Victorian Cape May on this educational scavenger hunt.

Everybody loves Cape May, and what better gift for friends and family than a gift certificate to help them enjoy their visit!

Bring your family and get a serious case of the sillies at the Cape May Kids Playhouse.

One of the oldest continually operating lighthouses in the United States.

Sample the very best of Cape May: a Historic District trolley tour, an interior tour of two of Cape May's famous Victorian bed & breakfast inns, and light afternoon tea.

The very best of Cape May: a 30-minute Historic District trolley tour, an interior tour of two Victorian bed & breakfast guesthouses and tea at the Carriage House Tearoom and Cafe.

Professional Equity Theatre at the Robert Shackleton Playhouse

Kids find out what life was like in the Victorian era on this guided tour of the Emlen Physick Estate.

Board MAC’s jolly red trolley for a guided tour of Cape May’s Historic District geared specially for 5 to 10 year olds.

Guided trolley tour of Cape May's Historic District, followed by a guided tour of Cape May's only Victorian house museum, the Emlen Physick Estate.

Take a cruise up the Delaware Bay aboard the Cape May Whale Watcher for a superb lighthouse viewing experience.

The 1915 Otis Townsend residence stands Victorian opulence on its head as Cape May’s most outstanding example of the Craftsman style, which incorporates clean lines and natural materials. 

Add a meal to your tour of the Designer Show House with breakfast, lunch and dinner tour packages.

Cape May's Home of American Stage Classics   The East Lynne Theater Company was founded in 1980 to produce provocative classics and history based contemporary entertainment that deal with the uniquely American experience.  The Equity professional actors, directors, musicians, and

An entertaining and educational guided tour of the 1879 Emlen Physick Estate.

Changing exhibits that bring history to life.

Fun for the whole family: wander the streets of Victorian Cape May on this educational scavenger hunt.

Restoration of  Fire Control Tower No. 23, the World War II coastal artillery lookout tower on Sunset Boulevard in Lower Township, is MAC’s latest historic restoration project.

A guided tour of the Fisherman's Wharf at the Lobster House.

A 30-minute ride through the streets of Cape May with a guide who will relate the paranormal findings of Ghost Writer Craig McManus.

An evening trolley ride through West Cape May to see the Cape May Lighthouse at night.

Christmas is the perfect time to visit Cape May, and what better way than as the winner of the Greatest Christmas Getaway Raffle!

See Cape May's beach and marsh habitats and learn about the wonder and beauty of the plants and animals found there.

Knowledgeable guides present entertaining and educational stories about the nation's oldest seashore resort.

Visit a home séance room of the 1890s and learn of the Victorians’ fascination with spiritualism.

A day of discovery for kids of all ages.

 Ride through the streets of Cape May and see some of the town's cherished landmarks.

Listen to nautical tales and lighthouse adventure stories.

Take a trolley ride along Beach Drive with its rich diversity of Victorian, Craftsman and '90s architectural wonders.

A romantic trolley ride through the moonlit streets of Cape May.

A narrated trolley tour for children ages 6 12 that describes the early history and inhabitants of Cape Island.  $10 for adults, $7 for children (ages 3 12).  Call 609 884 5404 or 800 275 4278 for more information.  

 A self-guided walking Tour of the beautiful Queen Victoria Gardens

Living History presentation at the Physick Estate on funeral customs of the Victorian era.

Combine the Historic District Trolley Tour with the Rest in Peace Victorian Style tour of the Emlen Physick Estate.

Explore Cape May's Historic District with this self guided experience. Using the hand held Acoustiguide units, you'll hear about the history and architecture of 96 Cape May landmarks. Set your own pace, and visit them in any order you choose.

 New in 2007!  The hippest way to tour Cape May is with the new self-guided audio tour that can be downloaded to your iPod or other MP3 player.

Come aboard the new 110-foot Spirit of Cape May!

Teddy Bear Tea Parties feature kid-friendly menus, teddy bear music and a special treat for the youngsters.

An informative and entertaining half hour talk on the history and lore of the famous 1859 Cape May Lighthouse.

Whet your appetite for a gourmet brunch with a trolley tour of Cape May’s Historic District.

A gala evening on the Spirit of Cape May to benefit the educational outreach programs of the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts (MAC)

Enjoy Cape May on foot for an up-close look at the Victorian architecture.

 Enjoy an elegant tea complete with a variety of salads and sandwiches, freshly baked tea breads and scones, and a wide variety of Harney's Teas.

 Board MAC’s trolley for a 45 minute introduction to Cape May’s historical and cultural points of interest.

 A 3-hour ocean cruise aboard the Cape May Whale Watcher.

There's always something new and entertaining to do and see in Cape May!

Spend the afternoon at the award-winning Cape May Winery, tour the vineyard to see how grapes are grown, and then visit the winery for an introduction to the wine-maker’s art.

Spend the afternoon at the award-winning Cape May Winery.

Learn about the impact of the war on the Cape May area.