I absolutely lose my mind over historical gems such as the Physick Estate that have the entire…read morehouse to peruse! The tour guide was fantastic & really went through every possible detail on the family & the history. Came with my friends on the first day of our CM vacation on a weekend. Pretty easy enough to purchase tickets ahead of time at the gift store. All in all a perfect way to spend a few hours learning about the local history! Highly recommend!!!!

Whenever I'm traveling I do my best to look up if there are any museums or historical points of…read moreinterest I can check out. Even though Cape May is known mostly as a Jersey Shore resort community, there's a lot of eye candy in the form of Victorian architecture - including some historic estates. One of these is the Emlen Physick Estate, and since they offer tours of the house I thought it would be a great way to spend part of my afternoon. Located on Washington St slightly away from the main hustle and bustle of CM, the Emlen Physick Estate sits on a sizeable piece of land somewhat inward from the street. The property contains the main house, a carriage house which now holds the gift shop and a restaurant, and another building used for administration. The estate is run by Cape May MAC, who worked to restore the house back in the 70s. In addition to the standard estate tour, they also offer trolley tours and evening "haunted" tours on the property. The Estate was built for Dr. Emlen Physick, who came from a prominent family. I won't give away the details of the tour, but they did a really good job discussing the history of the property, Physick and his family, as well as all of the architecture and decor of the estate. Our tour guide did a great job with every aspect of the tour, including answering our questions. One thing I noticed was that the promo pictures here on Yelp show historical interpreters guiding the tour, but we didn't have that. Our guide was great, but a historical interpreter would have been a funner touch. The tour took about 45 minutes to an hour, and afterwards we were given free-reigns to explore the carriage house which had merch and a small self-guided tour area. Overall, I enjoyed my time at the Emlen Physick Estate; it's definitely worth taking the time to explore and a welcome contrast to the typical beach things to do in the area.

What great staff!! Every staff member we interacted with made the experience that much better! We…read morewere on the boat for about 3 hours and saw SO MANY dolphins! I even had a hotdog- yum! Great announcer, staff, and overall experience! I would've been happy even if we didn't see anything- they were just that great! They continued to turn the boat so everyone could see the views. The gift shop was also a must- we walked out with sweatshirts, stickers, an ornament, and a magnet! We will definitely be recommending this!

GREAT staff-fun experience. It's locally owned and they do an outstanding job of making you feel…read morewelcome. Lots of dolphins, regrettably no whales, but great experience! Highly recommend this experience. Don't miss the Antique/resale shop just around the corner!

Crazy experience! I was thrilled and nervous at the same time. When we went, there was a lot of…read moresmoke from Canadian Wildfires. But when we got to the top, when I stepped out, my phone almost flew out of my hands :) There were 47 mph winds!! And the guides were very friendly and led me into a nice conversation when I came down, and the gift shop was very cool, I got a small figurine of the lighthouse to keep for a memory of a great experience. 100/10 is my rating.

Stopped by here to walk around and take a look at the light house as we heard it was a landmark and…read moretourist attraction. It was closed for the season as most things are in January but still got a couple of pictures.

So much fun! This was my first time trying it, and I had an amazing experience. The instructions…read morewere simple and easy to follow, making it perfect for beginners. The young man helping us was incredibly informative and had a great sense of humor, which made the experience even more enjoyable. As an added bonus, it turned into a great workout without even feeling like one! I had a fantastic time and would definitely do it again.

It was 'cute' but should be 1/4 of the price. Even though…read morecape May is notoriously expensive for $100 you could go on the dolphin watching boat, rent kayaks or bikes, get a birding boat tour - just about anything here . And I've done those and they are worth the money. This was a well run activity, professional. I knew it was an hour and a half "trip" but it is actually just 20 minutes riding the bike rails in One Direction and then you turn around and do the same thing back for 20 minutes. There's a few stops where teenagers give a very memorized explanation about one of the parks you stop at (which you can drive to and walk around for free). If $100 is a drop in the bucket for you then you should do this.

No public restroom here. You're thinking of Peeshive Cottage…read more Other than the fact that you can get stung by one of the many beeshive bees while in this house, this is one of the awesome spectacular gorgeous old Victorian houses that line the streets of the center of Cape May New Jersey right near the ocean. These are some of the most beautiful houses in the country and walking around this town is heaven. Not heaven like being with my girlfriend but still pretty beautiful.

Another visit to the museum and even though this visit I did the self guided tour, I still learned…read moreadditional things I didn't hear before. I love supporting this small museum. So much rich history that we weren't taught about in history class.

My museum bestie & I lucked out as we entered this beautiful gem of a museum thinking we would only…read morebe able to hang out for a short time -- well we walked right into the beginning of a tour that lasted well over an hour! I hate that I can't recall her name but she was fantastic at explaining the history & evolution of HT & all the others that were involved. She even offered to chat up with folks well after the museum close time had passed. I love my huge massive MET museum but can feel the history in these smaller places that NEED to remain open. So much history here -- bravo to all that helped to preserve this HT museum. Walked out nearly 90 mins later utterly in love!

We have been visiting Wildwood for years and always had a positive experience…read more The boardwalk is awesome. There are always off-season renovations. Tons of In season events and tasty local eateries. Can't wait to go back.

The tame wouldn't like this town, but the Wildwood…read more I was going to skip this review. The thought Crest my mind. But I decided to post it. It's not a city I would like to spend too much time in. It's sort of a hybrid between Atlantic City and Cape May, but it misses the main point of both, which in the first case is gambling, and in the second case is peaceful beautiful resplendent Victorian charm. But one place in Wildwood is worth spending time. On the boardwalk. The boardwalk is very cool in a very old style way. I prefer the ones in Seaside Heights, AC, Coney Island, and others, but still. Yay Boardwalk.

Veterans Day 2018 celebration and rededication of the monument!…read more We sat on the porch of our b&b and enjoyed this year's Veterans Day celebration and re-dedication of this monument.

I got soul, but I'm not a Soldier's Monument…read more The Soldier's Monument is a beautiful peaceful Serene and understated Monument right in the heart of sleepy Cape May New Jersey. Sleepy except in the summer months of course, which is probably when you will see it if you come to this town for a holiday. It's right in the middle of the old district with all the beautiful houses and serves as a poignant reminder of all of the tragic battles and lives that have been lost.

I wish I could have gotten a lot closer to the bunker, but there is major work being performed on…read morethe beach. Even from a distance, the bunker looks so cool and cool enough for me to give it 4 stars. If you're ever in the area, don't hesitate to come to the Battery 223 Cape May Bunker. I'll definitely return when access is available.

Pretty history if you wanted to read…read more Battery 223, constructed in 1943 at Cape May Point, New Jersey, was a crucial part of Fort Miles during World War II, designed to protect Delaware Bay's shipping routes from German naval threats with its two 6-inch rapid-fire guns capable of a 15-mile range. The bunker, built with 6-foot-thick reinforced concrete walls and a blast-proof roof, originally sat 900 feet from the ocean but now lies on the beach due to erosion. Notably, the structure included 20 rooms, such as shell and powder rooms, a plotting room, and an airlock to safeguard against chemical attacks. Post-war, it was used by the Navy for radio communications and became part of Cape May Point State Park in 1962. An interesting fact is that Battery 223, now abandoned, is rumored to be haunted, adding a layer of local folklore to its historical significance