West Cape May is a town beloved by
many and hosts magnificent shops and
restaurants. West Cape May famously
and proudly promotes its yearly Lima
Bean – yes, Lima Bean – Festival, where
Queen and Mr. Lima Bean are crowned
and guests savor the flavor of lima beans
cooked and baked every way imaginable.
While Cape May City and West Cape
May provide a plethora of activities for
visitors, Cape May Point is for the more
laidback. With no motels, hotels or bed
and breakfasts, Cape May Point is a quiet
sanctuary surrounded in the natural beau-
ty of the Jersey Cape. However, not to be
forgotten, Cape May Point has many
rental properties in which to stay and
points of interest that are not to be Head to Sunset Beach, where folks for bird watching all year long. When not
missed. The first is Sunset Beach, a lovely come to search for Cape May observing the migration periods, many
place for folks to come to search for Cape “Diamonds,” quartz stones that prefer to study birds indigenous to the
May “Diamonds,” which are quartz sparkle throughout the sand. area as well as beautiful monarch butter-
stones sparkling throughout the sand and flies in flight. A great spot to watch from
are a favorite of visitors to collect. 199 steps to the top and savor the is down by the lighthouse at the nature
A trip to the Cape Mays is just not panoramic view of the Jersey Cape from preserve.
complete with out a visit to the Cape May the Lighthouse observation deck. Many return to Cape May season after
Lighthouse. Although technically located Bird watchers flock to the area in the season, year after year for all it has to offer
in Lower Township, most folks consider spring to compete in the World Series and the memories that it provides to
it a Cape May Point landmark. Climb the of Birding, but Cape May is great those who choose to visit. ■
CAPE MAY
Celebrates its discovery
CAPE MAY CELEBRATES THE 400TH Anniversary of its
discovery by Henry Hudson as he explored the Delaware Bay. In
August, Cape May will celebrate with a variety of events & activities.
The official anniversary of Hudson’s offshore stop is August 28th.
Visit www.capemay400.info for event information. ■
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