You can spend a great deal of time in Cape May and not tire of it, but if you want to take a road trip, here is a list of Cape May's neighboring towns and nearby attractions. For those of you wondering how far away Cape May is from the destination you have in mind, we've included time estimates to help make your planning easier.
What you'll find: Spectacular sunsets, dog-friendly beaches, the Cape May-Lewes Ferry, a full-sized Acme grocery store, McDonald's, and a variety of restaurants and bars.
How to get there: Take Route 9 north, following signs for the Cape May-Lewes Ferry.
Rio Grande, at the intersection of Routes 9 and 47, is a year-round community. It's your best bet for items you forgot to pack and late-night tank fill-ups.
What you'll find: Walmart Supercenter, Aldi, ShopRite, Grocery Outlet, Starbucks, Planet Fitness, PetSmart, Pearle Vision, UPS Store, AAA, Ulta Beauty, McDonald's, Taco Bell, Chipotle, Burger King, Five Guys, Dunkin' Donuts, Wawa (24-hour), Joe Canal's Liquor, Old Navy, Michael's, Walgreens, Lowe's, Famous Footwear, Marshall's, Ross, year-round restaurants, and a movie theater + bowling alley. Home to the original Winterwood store.
How to get there: Take the Garden State Parkway to exit 4 toward Rio Grande. Or take either Seashore Road or Route 9 north.
What you'll find: The Wildwoods are home to amusement parks, shops, and restaurants along their wooden boardwalk.
Attractions: Theme and water parks, arcades, free beaches, Wildwoods Boardwalk
How to get there: Take the Garden State Parkway to exit 4 toward Wildwood.
What you'll find: These neighboring island towns are worth a visit during your stay. 7-Mile Island is home to Avalon and Stone Harbor, charming seaside villages with boutique shopping and dining. Stone Harbor is also home to Harbor Square Theatre, a restored movie theater.
How to get there: Take the Garden State Parkway to exit 10 (Stone Harbor) or 13 (Avalon).
What you'll find: Public library, the courthouse, Cape Regional Medical Center, Acme grocery store, McDonald's, TJ Maxx Home, Staples, and a variety of restaurants.
Attractions: Cape May County Park & Zoo (exit 11), Woodland Village, Museum of Cape May County, Wetlands Institute
How to get there: Take the Garden State Parkway north to exits 9, 10, and 11. Exit at any of the three. You can also take Route 9 and Route 47 north to CMCH.
What you'll find: Beaches, restaurants, shopping, and Ocean City's famous boardwalk.
How to get there: Take the Garden State Parkway to exit 29.
What you'll find: A charming little community located along the water, offering great dining and a famous six-story elephant named Lucy.
Attractions: Lucy the Elephant
How to get there: Take the Garden State Parkway to exit 29 and bear right onto US-9. Turn right onto Mays Landing Road (CR-559). It will turn 90 degrees and turn into Shore Road (CR-585). Make a right onto East Maryland Avenue. This will turn into Rt-152/Longport Somers Point Blvd. You'll go over two bridges and end up in Margate. Lucy the Elephant is located on Atlantic Avenue.
What you'll find: Atlantic City Airport, casinos, outlet shopping, luxury retail, fine dining, live shows, and Atlantic City's famous boardwalk.
Attractions: Atlantic City Aquarium, Absecon Lighthouse, The Steel Pier
How to get there: Take the Garden State Parkway north to exit 38, and take the ramp for the Atlantic City Expressway toward Atlantic City.
What you'll find: Cumberland County Mall; shopping and dining in Vineland and Millville
Attractions: Historic Levoy Theatre, WheatonArts, New Jersey Motorsports Park, Glasstown Arts District
How to get there: Take NJ-47 (Delsea Drive) and NJ-347 N. Take 55 toward Vineland and Millville.
What you'll find: Fine dining, antiques, shopping, beaches, and boardwalk
How to get there: Take a ride on the Cape May-Lewes Ferry
Philadelphia served as one of America's first capitals and is home to a wealth of American history, including the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution were adopted.
What you'll find: The Philadelphia International Airport, museums, restaurants, shopping, theater, sports stadiums (Eagles, Phillies, Flyers)
Attractions: Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, Betsy Ross House, Philadelphia Museum of Art, U.S. Mint, Valley Forge (nearby)
How to get there: Take either the Garden State Parkway or NJ-55 north. Follow signs toward Philadelphia.
If you're considering relocating to Cape May, you're probably looking for job opportunities.
Seasonal positions in hospitality and retail are available from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Year-round employment in Cape May is limited and mostly restricted to hospitality and retail. If you seek a full-time, year-round position in Cape May County, you may need to find something in one of our neighboring towns.
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