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SOUTHERN SHORE REGION

Fourteen beaches can be found in the region along with action packed boardwalks in many of the shore towns. Cape
May is brimming with Victorian charm and The Wildwoods promises year-round fun with a full calendar of events.
Activities like parasailing, surfing, and mini golf are popular amid the shore towns. Some of the finest shopping and
dining can be had in the quaint towns that fill the region.

Kids will love Cape May County Park & Zoo, the state’s largest zoo. Spas, breweries, distilleries, and vineyards are
scattered throughout the region.

ADVENTURES

NASW Aviation Museum – Cape May Airport - A non-profit museum
located at the Cape May Airport inside historic Hangar #1. Today, the
hangar houses several aircraft, engines, special exhibits, and educational
interactive displays. Bring the kids and travel back in time to this 92,000
square foot sampling of the 1940’s. www.usnasw.org
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Historic Cold Spring Village – Cape May - An Early American open-air
living history museum demonstrating a rural South Jersey village during
the early to mid-19th century. The Village endeavors to provide visitors
from throughout New Jersey and the nation, and around the world with
an understanding of their cultural heritage through a personal encounter
with the past. www.hcsv.org
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Nature Center of Cape May – Cape May - Adopted by the New Jersey
Audubon Society in 1995. Located on the shores of beautiful Cape May
Harbor in Cape May, includes the Trucksess Welcome Center, a three-
story observation tower, indoor observation lounge, three classrooms,
exhibit aquaria, a small gift shop, and multiple themed display gardens.
www.njaudubon.org/centers/nature-center-of-cape-may

Wildwood Boardwalk & Downtown - Amusements, shopping,
dining, events, activities, and fun can be found in Wildwood on the
boardwalk or downtown. www.dooww.com

Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts (MAC) – Offering a variety of events
and attractions in Cape May, including the Emlen Physick Estate, Cape
May Lighthouse, and the World War II Lookout Tower.
www.capemaymac.org
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Get Outdoors – If you are looking to head off the beach and explore
the forest then Belleplain State Forest is the spot to head to. Cape May
Point State Park and Corson’s Inlet State Park offer beaches, fishing, and
swimming. Fortescue State Marina is the perfect spot to put your boat
into the Delaware Bay.

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