Cape May County Location Reports , NJ
The oceanfront Grand Hotel of Victorian Cape May is the largest resort and convention cen- ter along the Jersey Cape. The hotel is dedicated to recreating the grandeur of a bygone era while at the same time providing all modern comforts and conveniences.
Several larger-scale meetings and events have made use of the U.S. Naval Air Station Wildwood (NASW) Museum, located at the Cape May County Airport in Rio Grande. The airplane hanger at the airport is home to the NASW, and is large enough to hold hundreds of attendees amid World War II memorabilia for social events. The Naval Air Station Wildwood Foundation is a not-for-profit organization that has worked to restore and maintain the hangar into an aircraft museum hon- oring the 38 Naval airmen who perished while training there during World War II. Hangar #1 has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since September of 1997.
Since Historic Cold Spring Village opened in 1981 in Cape May, its 26 historic build- ings from throughout Cape May County have been moved to a singular 30-acre site that recreates life in the Early- American period. The oldest building here is over 300 years old. The site’s Village Welcome Center, a stately white two- story building built in 1894, is available from mid-September through early June for meetings of up to 100 people. More of its restored buildings include: an 1817 farmhouse; a country store from the 1700s; and an old stagecoach inn that can be used for breakout sessions. The only building original to the site is Old Grange Hall, built in 1912. Open June to September, it is now a restaurant avail- able for meetings and special events.
In Ocean City, the Ocean City Tabernacle is a Christian Center for worship and events. During the week and in the off- season, the venue and its grounds are used by church and community groups for conferences. The Tabernacle also presents concerts, workshops and semi- nars. Main facilities include an auditorium seating 1,000 (or 1,400 with the addition of folding chairs), plus additional spaces for small groups up to about 200.
At the entrance to Stone Harbor and set amid the marshes between the mainland and the barrier island known as Seven
Mile Beach, The Wetlands Institute is dedicated to the education, research and preservation of the tidal wetlands and inhabitant wildlife. Its facilities can host meetings of up to 200 for receptions and fund-raising dinners, which can utilize the on site kitchen.
THINGS TO DO
The sea-lined slice of Cape May County, measuring approximately 30 miles, is a carpet of sugar-fine sand as diverse as the surf-tossed seashells scattered along the beach. From Ocean City to Cape May Point, and even along some of the bay beaches, the ever-changing ocean, gen- tle surf and shifting sand provide a play- ground that’s tough to top.
Cape May County beaches offer distinct personalities catering to sunbathing, swimming, surfing, fishing, kayaking or even a game of volleyball.
In addition, Cape May is the place to go when it comes to observing birds in North America, favored by such celebrated nat- uralists as John Audubon and Tory Peterson. More than 400 different species have been seen on the peninsu- la during the fall migration. Cape May Point offers marked, easy-to-follow trails to help even the novice birder. Along the bay side, birders can enjoy more than a million migrating birds each spring, the second largest assembled shorebird population in the Western Hemisphere.
From quality nine-hole courses to chal- lenging 18-hole courses, Cape May County has golf facilities to match every handicap, wallet or time constraint. Many courses offer instruction from a club pro, as well.
Follow the wine trail in Cape May County comprised of six wineries and two micro breweries while enjoying the ambiance.
The Emlen Physick Estate dates back to 1879, and is considered Cape May’s Victorian showplace. Tour this authenti-
cally restored building that has 15 rooms refurbished to their original grandeur. The estate also is home to the Carriage House Gallery, which hosts changing exhibits. Enjoy afternoon tea in the Carriage House or under the tent on the Garden Patio at the Tea Room, or shop for a gift in one of the museum shops located on the premises.
The Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts (MAC) conducts trolley tours of Cape May, many beginning at the Emlen Physick Estate. New tours being offered explore paranormal findings, local World War II history, and the unique neighbor- hood of West Cape May. MAC’s time- honored city tours provide knowledge- able guides who entertain visitors with stories about the history and unique architectural features of the local bed- and-breakfast inns and notable Victorian- era buildings.
Gillian’s Piers on the Ocean City board- walk and Morey’s Piers in the Wildwoods provide hours of fun time for the entire family in their respective oceanfront com- munities.
Avalon’s shopping district will excite the heartiest of shoppers. A very trendy and popular shopping district is in Stone Harbor, too, which includes everything from souvenir shops to clothing and home decor stores, while its dining options are just as varied.
Cape May County Park and Zoo is open 364 days a year and offers free admission to see its nearly 200 different species of mammals, birds and amphibians, plus a reptile house, a 55-acre African Savanna and the “World of Birds” exhibit.
Cape May Stage and the East Lynne Theater Company each provide stage productions and programs featuring exclusive performances, wide ranging acts, and original works by emerging artists.
Mid-Atlantic EVENTS Magazine 61
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