the whalers who first settled Cape May County. Tobacco and cotton grow as they did in 1695 and outside the one-room log cabin there’s a vegetable and herb garden along with some farm animals that are his- torically correct. Leaming’s Run is easily accessible from Garden State Parkway Exit 13 and two miles north on Route 9. 609- 465-5871.
www.leamingsrungardens.com
STONE HARBOR BIRD SANCTUARY 66
The Stone Harbor Bird Sanctuary is a 21.5 acre preserve dedicated to
the protection of coastal birds and their ecosystem and a also a National Natural Landmark. With three public access paths, visitors can almost imagine they are back in time when the Lenni Lenape Indians still fished along the shore and the beach was
covered with sand dunes and groves of cedar, sassafras and holly trees including an existing holly tree believed to be more than 200 years old. The Sanctuary is located at the southern tip of StoneHarbor, near 112th Street and 2nd Avenue. It was officially established by ordinance in 1947 but only recently was opened to the public. The Sanctuary’s website,
www.stoneharborbird-
sanctuary.com features an extensive photo gallery of the colonial wading bird, shore bird and song bird species that reside year- round in the Sanctuary or visit seasonally. Informational species reports give visitors detailed background information on the unique behaviors, feeding habits and future outlook of the Black-crowned Night Heron, the Yellow-crownedNightHeron, theGlossy Ibis and the Eastern Box Turtle. Tours are available Saturdays & Sundays from June to September. 609-368-7447
THE FREE BEACHES OF THE WILDWOODS
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What’s better than free? These days, there is nothing better than free,
regardless of the balance in your checkbook. Everyone is looking for a bargain – free or low-cost events to stretch their vacation dol- lars with extras that add fun without breaking the family budget. How about free beaches? In the Wildwoods – the massive beach that stretches from the Crest to North Wildwood and eastward almost as far as you can see – the beach is free. That’s right F-R-E-E!
PIRATE VOYAGES 68 67
Ahoy there mateys! Climb aboard a brand new pirate ship called the
“Sea Dragon” for a one-of-a-kind boat ride through the back bay of Ocean City. This old-fashioned swashbuckling adventure comes complete with water cannons just in
case you have to help defend the ship. For the littlest mateys, there will be storytelling and face painting activities. And if you’re real lucky and can decode the secret map, you might uncover hidden treasure. Just in case, you wanted to enter the boat without the crew’s knowledge there is the dreaded plank to walk. The captain and crew of the Pirate Voyages await your arrival at Ocean City Marina at 926 Palen Ave. at the Foot of the Rt. 52 Bridge in Ocean City. For reservations which are required call 609-398-7555.
www.piratevoyages.com
OCEAN CITY ARTS CENTER 69
The Ocean City Arts Center hosts a variety of fine arts classes, includ-
ing painting, drawing, pottery, sculpture, classic ballet and tap, jazz and private music classes in piano, violin, flute and guitar. The Gallery at the Arts Center offers a variety of exhibitions every month, displaying the work of individual artists and groups. Annual events include the Boardwalk Art Show and a Fine Craft Show in August, a Juried Regional Art Show in November and a Juried Photogra- phy Show in April. Concerts, afternoon musicals, lectures and workshops and more are held throughout the year. 609-399- 7628.
www.oceancityartscenter.org
ATLANTIC CITY HISTORICAL MUSEUM & THE ATLANTIC CITY ART CENTER
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display of costumes, posters, photographs, song sheets, postcards, souvenirs and an array of Miss America memorabilia as part of its collection. The video “Boardwalk Ballyhoo” gives a glimpse of famous Atlantic City memories including the high diving horse plunging from the platform on Steel Pier. Garden Pier on the Board- walk in Atlantic City. 609-347-5839.
www.acmuseum.org. The Atlantic City Art Center contains three exhibition galleries with works by contemporary artists and artisans who have achieved national, regional or local renown. Works in the gallery shop are for sale and handmade glass from Wheaton Cultural Arts Center is available. The Art Center also offers concerts, artist exhibi- tions, literary readings and gallery talks. Garden Pier on the Atlantic City Board- walk at New Jersey Avenue. Free admis- sion. 609-347-5837. www.
acartcenter.org
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The Atlantic City Historical Museum features a permanent
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