Cape May Family Vacation

1. Day 1: Cape May Lighthouse
   10 minutes (2.5 miles) from Congress Hall

   Climb to the top of the Cape May Lighthouse and enjoy sweeping panoramic views from the Atlantic Ocean to the Delaware Bay.

2. Day 2: Cape May Beach
   5 minutes (1 mile) from Cape May Lighthouse

   Spend the day at Cape May Beach, where families can enjoy swimming, sunbathing, and building sandcastles on the beautiful sandy beach.

3. Day 3: Historic Cold Spring Village
   15 minutes (4 miles) from Cape May Beach

   Step back in time and experience life in early America at Historic Cold Spring Village. Watch demonstrations of carpentry, pottery, and blacksmithing, and tour restored buildings from the 19th century.

4. Day 4: Cape May County Park & Zoo
   20 minutes (7 miles) from Historic Cold Spring Village

   Visit the Cape May County Park & Zoo for a fun and educational day with the whole family. Explore the zoo's habitats of animals from all over the world, and take a stroll through the beautiful park grounds.

5. Day 5: Naval Air Station Wildwood Aviation Museum
   15 minutes (5 miles) from Cape May County Park & Zoo

   Explore the fascinating history of aviation at the Naval Air Station Wildwood Aviation Museum. Kids can climb into the cockpit of a real fighter jet and imagine flying through the skies.

6. Day 6: Sunset Beach
   10 minutes (3 miles) from Naval Air Station Wildwood Aviation Museum

   Celebrate the end of a perfect family vacation by watching the sun set over the horizon at Sunset Beach. Enjoy the beautiful view and search for Cape May diamonds along the beach.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Cape May Lighthouse (1-2 hours, $10 per person)
• Cape May Beach (4-5 hours, free)
• Historic Cold Spring Village (2-3 hours, $14 per adult, $12 per senior, $10 per child)
• Cape May County Park & Zoo (3-4 hours, free)
• Naval Air Station Wildwood Aviation Museum (2-3 hours, $14 per adult, $10 per child)
• Total Estimated Costs: $78 per adult, $64 per senior, $46 per child

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider visiting the Emlen Physick Estate or Washington Street Mall for shopping and dining. If you have less time, skip the Naval Air Station Wildwood Aviation Museum and spend more time exploring Cape May Beach or Historic Cold Spring Village.