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brunch, The Water Star Grille provides an exquisite din- ing experience in a stylish setting that is directly on the bay with spectacular views. Its vibe is relaxing and com- fortable, yet lively.
Known as the nation’s "Oldest Seashore Resort,” the City of Cape May is home to over 600 Victorian-era structures currently in use, and the entire town has been declared a National Historic Landmark. It boasts historic homes, hotels, bed-and-breakfasts, as well as other accommodation properties that together comprise one of the largest existing collections of late 19th-century architecture in the country.
Cape May is popular among eco-tourists, for recreation- al activities and retreats, for its unique shopping and din- ing opportunities, local events, and of course, for its Victorian architecture.
One of the newest additions in this beachfront resort town is Cape May Convention Hall, a state-of-the-art facility situated directly on the beach. It offers 20,000- square feet and includes two event halls, a catering kitchen, a meeting room, a wraparound deck, and a multi-purpose atrium with views of the beach and ocean.
Cape Resorts boasts a collection of historic and seaside hotels situated along the Cape May shore. Their proper- ties include: Congress Hall, The Virginia Hotel, The
Virginia Cottages, the Beach Shack, the Sandpiper Beach Club, and The Star.
Congress Hall is the "grande dame" of Cape May, and is one of the oldest seaside resorts in America, established in 1816. It is best known for its historic building with grand pillars, a cozy fireplace in the lobby, and oversized rooms. Congress Hall is an attractive destination for retreats, boasting pristine gardens, rocking chairs on its veranda, and an outdoor swimming pool. In addition, it is home to a first-rate spa and a popular restaurant serv- ing locally inspired cuisine, plus two lounges.
The luxurious Virginia Hotel, circa 1879, is a 24-room boutique hotel with chic interiors, a lobby with a resident pianist, a front porch that is ideal for mingling over small local bites and cocktails, and an iconic restaurant, The Ebbitt Room.
The Virginia Cottages is composed of five elegantly fur- nished cottages along Jackson Street, Cape May’s old- est street. These Queen Anne cottages are available for rental collectively or as separate apartments, and have classic guest rooms, full kitchens, multiple bathrooms and wood-burning fireplaces.
The Beach Shack offers spacious accommodations and a laid-back, summer-house vibe. Many of its rooms were upgraded in summer of 2014. There is a fire pit, an out- door swimming pool and a casual restaurant and bar on
Recently renovated meeting space at The Golden Inn in Avalon, NJ 54 January February 2015
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