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29 CAPEMAY COUNTY FISHING CONTEST 27
How many times has a contestant told the story about the big one that
got away since the annual Cape May Coun- ty Fishing Contest started 76 years ago. The answer is plenty. The Tournament is consid- ered one of the longest continuously run- ning contests of its kind in the U.S. The contest runs from January through Decem- ber, and is open to anyone catching one of 30 recognized species of fish in Cape May County waters which include the Atlantic Ocean and Delaware Bay off Cape May County, inland waterways and the bays around the county. There is no fee and no pre-registration. Rules and Regulations can be found on the website:
www.thejerseycape.com
COHANZICK ZOO
Bridgeton City Park in 1934. The zoo has more than 200 birds and mammals from around the world and emphasizes the fauna of Asia and South America, includ- ing monkeys, bears, big cats, crocodiles and snakes. A favorite for visitors is the White Tiger exhibit. Admission is free. 609-455-3230, ext. 242/277.
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The Cohanzick Zoo was the first zoo in New Jersey, established in
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famous for gingerbread, gaslights and Vic- torian hospitality. Sip wassail, hop aboard the Holly Trolley, take tea with Mrs. Claus or stop by the Physick Estate, lavishly deco- rated in true Victorian style. Learn more about the holiday traditions of the Victori- an era of the 1890s, experience a Dickens Christmas extravaganza, a Lamplighter Christmas tour or the annual Christmas Candlelight House Tours. In between there are concerts, performances at Cape May Stage and the East Lynne Theater Company, food and wine events, craft fairs and so much more for the merriest of holi- day seasons. Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts at 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278. www.
capemaymac.org
30 S O U T H E R N N E W J E R S E Y V A C A T I O N E R
Shops and eateries line the quaint, brick walkways of Historic
Smithville and Village Green in Galloway Township. Stroll through the historic shopping district or enjoy a wonderful meal in one of Smithville’s restaurants.
www.smithvillenj.com
CHRISTMAS IN CAPE MAY
The holidays always come early to Cape May, this seaside town
THE SAM AZEEZ MUSEUM OF WOODBINE HERITAGE
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The Sam AzeezMuseum is a living memorial to the multi-cultural his-
tory of Woodbine. Housed in the Brother- hood Synagogue, which was constructed by early Jewish settlers in the 1800s, the museum has a wealth of history, personal accounts, documents and artifacts. It’s named for Sidney “Sam” Azeez, who grew up during the Depression in Woodbine and was one of the pioneers of the Internet and cell phone technologies. The museum is a designated teaching center for Holocaust education and is recommended by the Jew- ish Travel Guide of the United States and Canada. 609-646-9400 or
www.thesam.org
SEABROOK EDUCATIONAL & CULTURAL CENTER
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Seabrook Educational and Cultural Center is a village of cultural diversity
and historic importance. After being interned during World War II, Japanese Americans set- tled in this area to work for Seabrook Farms and a growing frozen food industry. Exhibits at the Center depict the history of Seabrook and life in the community during the 1940s and 1950s. 856-451-8393.
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