Boardwalks

Miles of boardwalk with amusement piers, games of chance, and boardwalk fare are the hub of activity for vacationers.

From early morning bike rides, to late night amusement rides there are hours of family fun on both Ocean City and Wildwood’s boards.

Cape May County Park & Zoo

Located one mile north of Cape May Court House, on Rte. 9 and Crest Haven Road, the 128 acre Cape May County Park & Zoo is open year 'round seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Considered one of the best full-system parks in the state, the Cape May County Park & Zoo offers plenty of recreational facilities such as playground areas, tennis and volleyball courts, baseball fields, nature, walking, jogging and bike trails and fresh water fishing.

While many visitors go to the Park & Zoo to find something to do, just as many go to just relax and enjoy a leisurely walk or sit and think among the natural surroundings. A visit to the Park & Zoo is pleasant alternative to the beaches. There are plenty of benches, shade trees, covered pavilions, picnic tables, open-pit barbecues and clean restrooms available for family outings.

Over 100 species of wildlife are housed in the beautiful setting of this well maintained zoo. Come see the playful otters, tigers, bobcats, reindeer, zebra, goats and bears. Be sure to stop and say "Hi" to our old friends, Brutus and Tinkerbell the Cougars, Matilda and Dundee the Wallabies, Jerome the Giraffe, Charlie the Camel, Fernando the Llama, and the rest of our friends in the Reptile House, Monkey House and Aviary.

Make our friends, your friends. Plan to spend a day amid the peaceful surroundings of Cape May County Park & Zoo. Admission is free.

For information call (609) 465-5271.

www.capemaycountyzoo.org

Additional Park Locations:

Cape May - Lewes Ferry Terminal

Crossing the Delaware Bay from Cape May, NJ to Lewes, Delaware the Cape May – Lewes Ferry has become a fun filled 70 minute trip for vacationers and travelers alike.  www.CMLF.COM 1-800-643-3779 for reservations.

Coast Guard Base

The United States Coast Guard Base was a Naval base in World War II.  Today it is the only Coast Guard “boot camp” in the country, as well as an active “search and rescue” center.  Summer Sunset Parades on the base stir the patriot in all of us.  Pennsylvania & Buffalo Aves., Cape May, NJ  . 

Concrete Ship / Sunset Beach

The Concrete Ship, U.S.S. Atlantus, broke loose from her moorings during a 1926 storm and sank where you see her remains today, just off Sunset Beach, Cape May Point.

Schellenger's Landing

Schellenger’s Landing - located at the entrance to Cape May, Schellenger’s Landing is home to one of the largest fleets of commercial fishing boats in Cape May County.  Wharf tours available through Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts.

Washington Street Mall

Located on Washington Street at Ocean St. has been newly renovated to enhance the shopping experience.  Dozens of boutiques offer a myriad of shopping options.  www.washingtonstreetmall.com