Tsering & Christopher

Saturday, July 26, 2025 • Cape May, NJ
99 Days To Go!

Tsering & Christopher

Saturday, July 26, 2025 • Cape May, NJ
99 Days To Go!

Things to Do

Cape May Beach

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Cape May City’s beaches are family friendly, clean, and close to restrooms and food. They run approximately 2.5 miles parallel to Beach Avenue and are within walking distance from most accommodations. $10 beach tags
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Sunset Beach

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Nestled on the Cape May Peninsula, this underrated beach is famous for its spectacular sunsets. Beachcombers love sieving through the sand to seek out Cape May “diamonds”—tiny pieces of quartz crystals that wash up on the shore. Youll also see the World War I SS Atlantus ship that ran aground almost a hundred years ago. Plus, there are 2 gift shops and a beautiful mini golf course.

Washington Street Mall

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The Mall serves as Cape Mays town square. The picturesque Washington Street Mall, includes a variety of unique boutiques, shops, fine dining restaurants, bars, quick eats, activities, and services are located along a three block stretch of Washington Street, which is closed to vehicular traffic. In the center of Cape May, stroll around an expansive outdoor mall filled with charming independent shops and stylish restaurants.

Washington Street Mall is 0.9 miles (3-minute drive) from The Grand Hotel.

Cape May Lighthouse

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Climb the 199 steps up the original, cast iron spiral stairway to the top of the 1859 Cape May Lighthouse and see a staggering view of the Delaware Bay and Atlantic Ocean, the surrounding nature trails of Cape May Point State Park, and Cape May Point Borough. $8-$12

CAPE MAY WHALE AND DOLPHIN WATCHER

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Cape May Whale Watcher is the largest and fastest marine mammal watching boats in New Jersey. They have a variety of activities and tours available on their fleet and have a never expiring “Marine Mammal Sighting” guarantee.

Cape May Winery And Vineyard

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Tap room tastings, plus tapas & brunch dining in a winery with tours of the vineyards & cellars.

Outdoor tables and indoor tables are first come, first serve. Groups over 6 guests require a reservation. Please note, they have a limited number of large group tables available to be reserved.

Cape May Winery is 0.4 miles (1-minute drive) from Saint John of God; 4.2 miles (10-minute drive) from The Grand Hotel.

Nauti Spirits And Distillery

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A true farm-to-bottle distillery handcrafting internationally-acclaimed spirits born in our fields, serving up delicious cocktails, captivating tours, great music and fun for all on our beautiful coastal farm that Trip Advisor has ranked in the top 10% of things to do.

Willow Creek Winery

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They are open daily, year-round for wines by the glass, bottle, and flight. They offer an excellent charcuterie selection and full grill menu.

Willow Creek Winery usually books out on weekends and daily in high season May through October. They do accept walk-ins whenever possible. They also have limited first-come-first-served seating in our outdoor bar area, but if you want to be guaranteed a table, they strongly encourage you to make a reservation on their website.

Willow Creek Winery is 4.4 miles (11-minute drive) from Saint John of God; 3 miles (11-minute drive) from The Grand Hotel.

BEACH PLUM FARM

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Beach Plum Farm is a working farm open to the public and welcomes visitors from near and far. Beach Plum Farm has grown to produce over 100 kinds of fruits and vegetables as well as chickens, eggs and Berkshire Hogs. Nestled in the main Amish barn, the Farm Kitchen features an ever-changing menu based on what’s fresh in the fields that morning. Enjoy homespun breakfast and lunch selections at a picnic table surrounded by greenery and sun. Beach Plum Farm is 4.1 miles (9-minute drive) from Saint John of God; 2.7 miles (9-minute drive) from The Grand Hotel.

Trolley Tour

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Hop on one of Cape May MAC’s trolleys and take a guided tour the easy and comfortable way. Knowledgeable guides will tell you everything you want to know about America’s first seaside resort, from our Victorian heritage to our seashore and maritime history and more, with plenty of fun facts sprinkled in.

Cape May Point State Park

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Cape May Point State Park is 244 acres of freshwater meadows, ponds, forests, dunes and beach. Just a short bike ride from historic Cape May, the park is best known for the famous Cape May Lighthouse, a World War II gun battery and fire control tower, world renowned fall bird migration, monarch butterflies and Cape May diamonds.

Cape May Point State Park is 3.8 miles (11-minute drive) from The Grand Hotel.

Emlen Physick Estate

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Cape Mays only Victorian house museum. Designed by renowned American architect Frank Furness, the home has been fully restored. Its 15 rooms open a window into Victorian times in Cape May. Guided and self-guided tours are offered.

NAVAL AIR STATION WILDWOOD AVIATION MUSEUM

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Located inside a real World War II hangar, the NAS Wildwood Aviation Museum has activities designed for the whole family to explore aviation and military history through hands-on exhibits and fun.

The Naval Air Station Aviation Museum is 7 miles (15-minute drive) from The Grand Hotel.

World War II Lookout Tower

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The last freestanding World War II Lookout Tower in New Jersey.

Harriet Tubman Museum

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A MUSEUM TO HONOR HER COURAGE: The Harriet Tubman Museum is a tribute to the rich history of abolitionist activism on this block Tubman funded her Underground Railroad voyages by working in Cape May.

Cape May Carts

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See the town, travel to the beach, lighthouse, winery or check out the victorian homes in a totally different experience.

Other rental company:
Cape may carts
Cape may beach buggy
Orange moose carts cape may

Bicycle Rental

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Bicycling the streets of Cape May is a favorite pastime among visitors and locals, and one of the easiest ways to get around town. Local bike rental companies offer daily or weekly rental.

The grand hotel offers 2 hours complimentary bicycle rentals for guest from 8am- 5pm.

Other company:
Village bicycle shop
Cape island bikes
Shields bike rental

Arcades

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Family Fun Arcade and The Beach Arcade are both Cape May’s premier family entertainment centers.

Arcades are 0.9 miles (4-minute drive/16min walk) from The Grand Hotel.
THE GRAND HOTEL also offers an arcade / game room.

Water Activities In Cape May

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Many businesses on the island offer these water activities:
Kayaking, Surfing & Paddleboarding
Jet Ski & Watercraft Rentals
Boat Rentals & Charters
Parasailing
Cruises