April & May 2019

GO CLIMB! Cape May’s famous
lighthouse has 199 steps to the
top. It’s a hike, but the views of
the ocean and tranquil Cape May
Point make it worthwhile.
Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt
Go on a clues hunt and discover answers to
questions as you search the grounds of the
1879 Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington
Street. Purchase a packet for $5 that includes
a clue sheet and ponder the answers as you
explore the estate grounds as a family. Learn
together about Cape May’s only Victorian
House Museum — one of the best examples of
Victorian Stick Style architecture in the country.
Available daily (only one packet is needed
per family). www.capemaymac.org
Antiquing
For a different kind of treasure hunt, check
out the amazing variety of antique shops
that are available in Cape May — just don’t
get disheartened when you see your favorite
childhood toy selling for $100. Here are some
treasure troves (all 609 area code): Antiques
Emporia, 405 West Perry Street (898-
3332), Bridgetowne Antiques, Broadway
and Mechanic (884-8107), Out of The Past
Antiques, 394 Myrtle Avenue, corner of Perry
(884-3357), Cape May Antique Center, 1228
Route 109 (898-4449). And although it’s not
an actual antique store, do not miss West End
Garage, on West Perry Street. This shopping
mecca always has some great antiques from
various vendors.
Cape May Lighthouse, Oil House,
Museum Shop
The structure, built in 1859, has 199 steps
leading to the watch gallery with a panoramic
view of the Jersey Cape, Delaware Bay and
the Atlantic Ocean. Admission to the Visitors’
Orientation Center and the ground floor
of the lighthouse is free. Open daily. Tower
admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children
3-12. capemaymac.org
World War II Lookout Tower Museum
Fire Control Tower No. 23 on Sunset Boulevard
is New Jersey’s last freestanding World
War II tower, part of the immense Harbor
Defense of the Delaware system known as
Fort Miles. After the award-winning restoration,
visitors can now climb to the sixthfloor
spotting gallery while reliving the
homeland defense efforts during World War
II. The ground floor of the tower is fully accessible.
Open Saturdays and Sundays through
April 20 and daily beginning April 26 from
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11am-3pm. Open on Armed Forces Day May
18 10am-3pm. Entrance fee is $6 for adults
and $3 for children. capemaymac.org
Bay Springs Alpaca Farm
Near the end of beautiful New England Road,
Warren and Barbara Nuessle live what they
call the “alpaca lifestyle” — quiet and simple.
Visit them between 10am and 4pm on Saturdays
and Sundays ( you can also visit their
section in West End Garage on weekdays)
and see how alpaca fiber is spun into yarn, or
shop at their store, which carries many alpaca
related items (forget wool; go with an alpaca
sweater this winter!) Don’t forget to greet the
grazing alpacas. bayspringsalpacas.com
Beachcombing at the Cove
A naturalist from the Nature Center of Cape
May helps you explore the ocean, beach and
dunes of the Cove on Wednesdays from 8:30-
9:30am. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for
children (3 and under free) and can be purchased
at the Washington Street Mall Information
Booth, or on the day of the tour at the
Second Street Pavilion on the promenade.
njaudobon.org