the Windrift is the place in Seven Mile TheNatureCenterofCapeMay,seton entertain with stories about the history
Island to enjoy brick oven pizza and a Cape May Harbor, is operated by the and the unique architectural features of
cold beer. Its beautiful wine room New Jersey Audubon Society. Its thebedandbreakfastinnsandnotable
offers more than 100 bottles and really largest space holds up to 40 people, Victorian-era buildings.
cool couches beckon one to relax. while the outdoor deck may serve as a
Also, Bobby Dee’s Rock ‘N Chair com- meeting space in warm weather. Gillian’s Piers on the Ocean City board-
pletedawhirlwindinside-and-outreno- walk provide hours of fun for the entire
vation that included a new outside din- Historic Cape May, a Victorian seaside family. Wonderland Pier has about 30
ing area.
resort, is fraught with charming bed rides,whileGillian’sIslandwaterparkis
WHERE TO MEET
and breakfast inns, some of which a whole lot of fun, as well
have the ability to host small meetings.
Historic Ocean City Music Pier, built in
The Wildwoods Convention Center
Congress Hall, a four-story, Federal- the Mediterranean Revival architectur-
provides organizers of corporate and
style hotel in the center of Cape May, al-style in 1928, is located on the
association meetings and conventions
has been welcoming visitors for 200
boardwalkatMoorlynTerraceisaland-
with a variety of spaces in the ocean-
years. Here, guests enter through 12
mark and the epicenter of entertain-
front facility in the seashore resort.
foot doors into a marbled-floor foyer
ment in the city throughout the year.
The Miss New Jersey Pageant is held
Also in the Wildwoods, where the “Doo
where ocean breezes, mirrors, palms,
here each year, as well as Weird Week,
Wop” style of the 1950s and ‘60s is
fans and wicker furniture retain the
train shows, doll shows, contests and
king, the Starlux Motel has a meeting
treasured seashore atmosphere.
festivals, plus it’s the starting point for
room that accommodates from 50 most holiday parades.
people in a conference setting to 100
CongressHallonceservedasthesum-
people theatre-style.
merWhiteHousetoU.S.Presidents. It
has meeting rooms, spas, shops, a
Historic Cold Spring Village in Cape
May is a place where crafts, sights,
Meanwhile, Morey’s Piers - the biggest
nightclub and banquet facilities, includ-
amusement piers and water parks in
ing its ballroom that seats up to 296.
sounds and aromas of the Age of
Homespun come to life in the 19th
the resort of the Wildwoods - plays
host to many outdoor corporate out-
The airplane hanger at the U.S. Naval
century open-air museum with cos-
ings in the warm weather. Team build-
Air Station Wildwood (NASW) at the
tumed interpreters.
ing or company picnics are popular at
Cape May County Airport is large
Morey’s Piers, which can accommo-
enough to hold hundreds of attendees
TheannualWingsandWaterFestivalin
date thousands at a time. The piers
amid World War II memorabilia and
Septemberisconsideredtobethepre-
have large tented areas not accessible
serve as a venue for social events.
mier wildlife arts event in the U.S. at
to the public that were created specifi-
Hangar # 1 is listed on the National
The Wetlands Institute.
cally for corporate events.
Register of Historic Places.
Avalon’s retail district and the trendy
Just steps from the beach in Avalon,
WHAT TO DO
shops and restaurants of Stone Harbor
provide opportunities for both shop-
the Golden Inn Hotel and Resort offers
154 well appointed guest rooms along
From quality nine-hole courses to chal-
ping and dining.
with a host of services and amenities.
lenging 18-hole courses, Cape May
The menu of its elegant, recently reno-
County has golf facilities to match
Leaming’s Run Gardens in Swainton is
vated dining room includes locally
everyone’s handicap, wallet and time
the largest annual garden in the United
caught seafood, creative desserts and
constraints. Available courses include:
States. Follow a mile-long country
the finest certified Black Angus cuts of
AvalonGolfClubandtheSandBarrens
path as it winds in and out of a natural
beef. The inn's conference facilities
Golf Club, both in Swainton, Cape May
forest canopy through and around a
feature permanent seminar seating,
National Golf Club in Erma, and the
series of individually designed theme
seven-way adjustable ergonomic
Shore Gate Golf Club in Ocean View.
gardens including English Cottage,
Sweetheart and Reflection.
chairs, wireless Internet access and
32-inch video monitors. Also on site
The Emlen Physick Estate dates back
are breakout rooms and built-in coffee
to 1879. Groups can tour its authenti-
Cape May County Park and Zoo offers
break areas, and three restaurants
cally restored building with 15 rooms
free admission and is open 364 days a
offering fine food, as well.
refurbished to their original grandeur.
year.
TheestatealsoishometotheCarriage
The Wetlands Institute, at the entrance
House Gallery.
The Cape May Winery and Vineyard in
LowerTownshipisNewJersey’ssouth-
to Stone Harbor, is dedicated to the ern-most winery, and is open for tours
education, research and preservation
The Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts
andtastingsfromtheirowncellarsdaily
of the tidal wetlands and inhabitant (MAC) conducts trolley tours of Cape in the summer.
wildlife. It has facilities to host meet- May. MAC’s time-honored city tours
ings of up to 200. provide knowledgeable guides who
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