Cape May New Jersey: Victorian Week at the Jersey Shore
With all that Cape May has to offer, the fall and Victorian Week is one of the most anticipated events of the year in this Cape May County historical town. Not only do you get the charm and quaintness of America’s first seashore resort, you get to experience one of the many daily events that take place in this Jersey Shore City at the southern most point. If you enjoy the Victorian flare, you may want to enjoy one of the many house tours or perhaps a Bed & Breakfast tour that is offered. If food is to your liking, Victorian Week offers many different food tasting events including a Dine-Around tour that is a five course feast where each course is served in one of Cape May’s premier restaurants. You may want to participate in a “Murder Mystery Dinner”, or be a judge in the Chocolate Championship Tour & Tasting where you visit each competitors property and sample their signature chocolate desserts and then vote for your favorite. You can then receive all the chocolate recipe’s via E-mail just for participating.
There is so much to do in Cape May and Victorian Week takes it one step further to offer a wide variety of activities and events that will be memorable forever. For more information, you may contact the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities at 800-275-4278 or go on their website at www.capemaymac.org.
Parasailing at the Jersey Shore. Just one of Many Water Activities:
Ever wonder what it feels like being suspended about 450 feet about the water and taking in all the views that Cape May County and Atlantic County has to offer? You can find out by strapping yourself in a parasail and taking off. It is truly a feeling like no other. Parasailing has become very popular at the Jersey Shore in past years because it is loved by the young and old alike. Many families share this experience together because it takes little effort and only some bravery to soar high above the water. But the rewards are extreme. You can find parasailing up and down the beach resorts all along the Jersey Shore. From Cape May and Wildwood to Beach Haven and Barnaget Bay, tourist and locals are all enjoying the pleasure of soaring above the waters and taking in the views of the coast. Prices vary, but the average price ranges from $70 to $90 per session and the length of time you soar is usually about 15 minutes. For adventure and family fun, try parasailing. You’ll be glad you did it.
Atlantic Parasail-Two Mile Restaurant & Marina-Wildwood Crest-609-522-1869
Atlantic City Parasail-Historic Gardners Basin-Atlantic City-609-345-1212
Bayview Marina-312 Bay Avenue-Ocean City-609-399-5100
Beach Haven Parasail-2702 Long Beach Blvd-Beach Haven-609-492-0375
East Coast Parasail-1121 Route 109 Utsch’s Marina-Cape May-609-898-8359
Hang Loose Parasail-1044 W. Rio Grande Ave-Wildwood-609-522-9453
LBI Parasail-6th St. & Barnaget Bay- Barnegat Light-609-361-6100
Ocean City Parasail-3rd St. & Bay-Ocean City-609-399-3559
Sea Isle Parasail-86th St. & Bay (Sunset Pier)-Sea Isle City-609-263-5555
North Wildwood N.J. Great Tradition in Family Vacation At The Jersey Shore
This single family beach front home in North Wildwood New Jersey is located at 326 East First Street. Well appointed, this three story home with an elevator offers every amenity you could imagine for the perfect jersey shore vacation. With 5 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms, this Ocean front property offers beautiful ocean views from your private decks. After having fun and sun on the beach all day, enjoy the Wildwood Boardwalk, or take a ride to one of the many attractions Cape May County and Atlantic County has to offer. Just over the bridge to the North is the prestigious Stone Harbor and Avalon, and to the South is Victorian Cape May. A short ride north on the parkway will take you to Sea Isle City, Ocean City, and the infamous Atlantic City with all of it’s glitz and glamour. North Wildwood N.J. is one of the most beautiful areas along the Jersey Shore. Come down for a vacation you will remember forever.
Wildwood Crest N.J. Cape May County’s Top Secret: 202 E. Columbine Road
This Wildwood Crest beauty allows for the fun and sun of the Wildwoods but with a quieter setting. This meticulously maintained townhouse sleeps up to 12 with 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths. Centrally located within a short distance to the Wildwood Boardwalk to the north and Cape May to the south, this family fun rental property has everything you can imagine. With a very large beach and enough family fun entertainment for everyone, Wildwood Crest has transformed over the years to a great family destination at the New Jersey Shore. Exit 4 off the Parkway will lead you to one of Cape May County’s top vacation destination and centrally located to Cape May, Avalon, Stone Harbor, Ocean City and even Atlantic City. Come to Wildwood Crest for a vacation of a lifetime!!!
Stone Harbor Arts & Crafts: A South Jersey Tradition
For those of you who visit the South Jersey Shore in August, one great tradition to remember if you like fine art, jewelry, and well crafted items is the Stone Harbor Arts & Crafts Show. This runs the first full weekend in August every year in Stone Harbor at the park that is located at the northern most part of Stone Harbor.Crafters come form all over the country to have a chance to display their fine items. You will find hand painted artwork, fine jewelry, unique household items and about anything you could imagine at this upscale Art and Craft show.
You should know that this is not your average show. Artists from around the country have to submit pictures of their products before being accepted to display their products. You won’t see anything stamped “Made in China” here.
With thousands of items to choose from, The Stone Harbor Arts & Crafts Fair is one not to miss. One of Cape May County’s most popular shows, this South Jersey Shore annual event brings in thousands of excited shoppers from all over the area. Don’t miss this one. It is worth the trip!
