Tours and Events

 Planning a visit to Cape May? We have lots of activities to make it fun and interesting, with a full schedule of year-round tours and special events. From ghost tours to craft shows, music to murder mystery dinners, there's always something happening for every age and interest.

FUN STUFF for FAMILIES!

 

 


TAKE A CAPE MAY TROLLEY TOUR! 

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Around Cape Island 

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

 
Beachcombing at the Cove 

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

 
Best of the West Trolley Tour 

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

 
Bienvenue, Canadiens! 

Toutes choses que vous aimez au sujet du Jersey le rivage vous attendent en son bijou de couronne, Cap Victorien Mai.

 
Cape May by Moonlight 

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 

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.

 
Cape May Gift Certificates 

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

 
Cape May Kids Playhouse 

Summertime fun for the whole family!

 
Cape May Stage 

Professional Equity Theatre at the Robert Shackleton Playhouse

 
Cherry House Tour 

Tour this beautiful Federal-style house, built in 1849 by Lemuel Leaming, and named for the Cherry family of Philadelphia.

 
Children's Storytelling Lunch 

Fun and interactive storytellers weave wonderful tales as you savor a tasty, family-friendly lunch.

 
Children's Trolley Ride 

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

 
Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tours 

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.

 
Delaware Bay Lighthouse Adventures 

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

 
Designer Show House 2010 

Historic Fairthorne Cottage 115 Ocean St. June 18 through Jan. 2, 2011 Open daily from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays to Fridays, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.  The historic Fairthorne Cottage is the site of the 2010

 
Designer Show House Luncheon & Dinner Tours 

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

 
East Lynne Theater Company 

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

 
Emlen Physick Estate Children's Tour 

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

 
Emlen Physick Estate Tours 

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

 
Fisherman's Wharf Tour 

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

 
Ghost Tours 

Cape May is one of the most haunted town's you'll ever meet. Is it any wonder? It's such a marvelous place, even the spirits don't want to leave!

 
Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour 

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

 
Ghosts of the Lighthouse Trolley Tour 

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

 
Girlfriends Getaways 

Sip a little wine, munch a little chocolate, catch up on old times over an intimate dinner…Cape May is a perfect Girlfriends Getaway!

 
Graveyards of the Deep Trolley Tour 

Hear about Cape Island's fascinating maritime history on a guided trolley tour!

 
Harbor Safari 

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

 
Historic District Trolley Tours 

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

 
Historic District Walking Tour 

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

 
Historic Haunts Combo Tour 

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

 
Kids' Day at the Physick Estate 

A day of fun and discovery for kids of all ages!

 
Legends of the Sea Trolley Tour 

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

 
Lighthouse Story Time 

Listen to nautical tales and lighthouse adventure stories.

 
Mansions by the Sea Trolley Tour 

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

 
Murder at the Physick Estate 

New in 2010!  Spine-tingling interactive experiences in this Victorian mansion are sure to keep you on your toes!

 
Pirates and Plunder Trolley Tour 

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.  

 
Queen Victoria Gardens Tour 

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

 
Self-Guided Audio Tour 

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.

 
Sounds For Sights Audio Tour 

 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.

 
Storytelling at the Physick Estate 

Trained storytellers bring alive kid-friendly tales

 
Tales Around Town Trolley Ride 

Our storytellers really get "rolling" as they invite you aboard the MAC trolley for a 30-minute ride around town.

 
The Keeper's on Duty 

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

 
Trolley Tours(2) 

Hop on one of MAC's cheery red trolleys and take a guided tour the easy and comfortable way!

 
Welcome to Cape May Luncheon/Tour Package 

 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.

 
Welcome to Cape May Trolley Tour 

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

 
Whale Watch Cruise 

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

 
Winery Cellar Tour & Tasting 

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.

 
World War II Lantern Tour 

A guide lights your way and describes Fire Control Tower No. 23 and Cape May's role in homeland defense efforts during the war.

 
World War II Lookout Tower 

Restoration of  Cape May's World War II Lookout Tower (Fire Control Tower No. 23) Museum and Memorial on Sunset Boulevard in Lower Township, is MAC’s latest historic restoration project.

 

 
World War II Trolley Tour 

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