April & May 2019
April & May 2019 Color Issue
April & May 2019
Color Issue
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GO CLIMB! Cape <strong>May</strong>’s famous<br />
lighthouse has 199 steps to the<br />
top. It’s a hike, but the views of<br />
the ocean and tranquil Cape <strong>May</strong><br />
Point make it worthwhile.<br />
Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt<br />
Go on a clues hunt and discover answers to<br />
questions as you search the grounds of the<br />
1879 Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington<br />
Street. Purchase a packet for $5 that includes<br />
a clue sheet and ponder the answers as you<br />
explore the estate grounds as a family. Learn<br />
together about Cape <strong>May</strong>’s only Victorian<br />
House Museum — one of the best examples of<br />
Victorian Stick Style architecture in the country.<br />
Available daily (only one packet is needed<br />
per family). www.capemaymac.org<br />
Antiquing<br />
For a different kind of treasure hunt, check<br />
out the amazing variety of antique shops<br />
that are available in Cape <strong>May</strong> — just don’t<br />
get disheartened when you see your favorite<br />
childhood toy selling for $100. Here are some<br />
treasure troves (all 609 area code): Antiques<br />
Emporia, 405 West Perry Street (898-<br />
3332), Bridgetowne Antiques, Broadway<br />
and Mechanic (884-8107), Out of The Past<br />
Antiques, 394 Myrtle Avenue, corner of Perry<br />
(884-3357), Cape <strong>May</strong> Antique Center, 1228<br />
Route 109 (898-4449). And although it’s not<br />
an actual antique store, do not miss West End<br />
Garage, on West Perry Street. This shopping<br />
mecca always has some great antiques from<br />
various vendors.<br />
Cape <strong>May</strong> Lighthouse, Oil House,<br />
Museum Shop<br />
The structure, built in 1859, has 199 steps<br />
leading to the watch gallery with a panoramic<br />
view of the Jersey Cape, Delaware Bay and<br />
the Atlantic Ocean. Admission to the Visitors’<br />
Orientation Center and the ground floor<br />
of the lighthouse is free. Open daily. Tower<br />
admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children<br />
3-12. capemaymac.org<br />
World War II Lookout Tower Museum<br />
Fire Control Tower No. 23 on Sunset Boulevard<br />
is New Jersey’s last freestanding World<br />
War II tower, part of the immense Harbor<br />
Defense of the Delaware system known as<br />
Fort Miles. After the award-winning restoration,<br />
visitors can now climb to the sixthfloor<br />
spotting gallery while reliving the<br />
homeland defense efforts during World War<br />
II. The ground floor of the tower is fully accessible.<br />
Open Saturdays and Sundays through<br />
<strong>April</strong> 20 and daily beginning <strong>April</strong> 26 from<br />
exit zero 104 april-may<br />
11am-3pm. Open on Armed Forces Day <strong>May</strong><br />
18 10am-3pm. Entrance fee is $6 for adults<br />
and $3 for children. capemaymac.org<br />
Bay Springs Alpaca Farm<br />
Near the end of beautiful New England Road,<br />
Warren and Barbara Nuessle live what they<br />
call the “alpaca lifestyle” — quiet and simple.<br />
Visit them between 10am and 4pm on Saturdays<br />
and Sundays ( you can also visit their<br />
section in West End Garage on weekdays)<br />
and see how alpaca fiber is spun into yarn, or<br />
shop at their store, which carries many alpaca<br />
related items (forget wool; go with an alpaca<br />
sweater this winter!) Don’t forget to greet the<br />
grazing alpacas. bayspringsalpacas.com<br />
Beachcombing at the Cove<br />
A naturalist from the Nature Center of Cape<br />
<strong>May</strong> helps you explore the ocean, beach and<br />
dunes of the Cove on Wednesdays from 8:30-<br />
9:30am. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for<br />
children (3 and under free) and can be purchased<br />
at the Washington Street Mall Information<br />
Booth, or on the day of the tour at the<br />
Second Street Pavilion on the promenade.<br />
njaudobon.org