Family-Friendly 2-Day Cape May Adventure with Kids and Teens

Day 1: Zoo, Pirate Fun & Dinner

Cape May, NJ, USA on May 24, 2025

7:30am

Depart from Edison, NJ to Cape May

Begin your family road trip south to Cape May (about 3-hour drive). Plan a few breaks for the kids to stretch and enjoy snacks.
Gas cost approx. USD20, 3h

11:00am

Visit Cape May County Park & Zoo

Explore this free zoo featuring animals like giraffes, bears, and monkeys; a perfect spot for kids and teens to connect with wildlife. Open 10 am to 4 pm.
Free, 2h

1:15pm

Lunch at Lucky Bones Backwater Grille

Enjoy casual family-friendly dining with a menu featuring seafood and kid-approved items like chicken tenders and fries. Open from 11:30 am to 9 pm.
USD25, 1h

2:30pm

Cape May Pirates Museum

Delight the kids with interactive exhibits, treasure hunts, and pirate lore. Great engaging experience for teens and younger children alike.
USD12, 1h

4:00pm

Stop at Cape May Beach for playtime

Spend some fun time building sandcastles and playing along the shore. Day passes required for beach access.
USD8, 1h30m

6:00pm

Dinner at The Blue Pig Tavern

Family-friendly atmosphere with comfort food and seafood options. Open 5 pm to 9 pm.
USD40, 1h30m
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Day 2: Nature, Beach & Ice Cream Fun

Cape May, NJ, USA to Edison, NJ, USA on May 25, 2025

7:30am

Breakfast at Shore Good Donuts

Start the day with delicious, fun-shaped donuts that kids and teens love. Open from 6:30 am to 2 pm.
USD10, 1h

8:30am

Visit The Wetlands Institute

Engage with hands-on nature exhibits and touch tanks focused on local wildlife. The wetlands trails offer opportunities for spotting birds and crabs. Open 9 am to 5 pm.
USD12, 2h

11:00am

Sunset Beach Exploration

Fun beach time with unique natural artifacts like tiny stones and shipwreck remnants to discover. Enjoy the playground and spotting the WWII concrete ship. Beach tags required.
USD8, 1h30m

12:45pm

Lunch at Mad Batter Restaurant & Bar

Savor a kid-friendly and quirky dining experience offering favorites like burgers, pancakes, and milkshakes. Open 11 am to 3 pm.
USD30, 1h

2:00pm

Climb Cape May Lighthouse

Challenge the teens and kids to climb the 199 steps for stunning views and fun photo ops. Open until 5 pm.
USD10, 1h

3:15pm

Ice Cream Treat at The Ice Cream Store

Cool down with hand-dipped ice cream in many kid-favorite flavors to reward the day's adventures. Open until 7 pm.
USD8, 45m

4:00pm

Drive back to Edison, NJ

Begin about a 3-hour drive home with fun memories from the family-friendly Cape May trip.
Gas cost approx. USD20, 3h
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