Victorian architecture in historic Cape May, NJ
design to go along with high-end finishes and details creat- ing an exciting upscale atmosphere in Ocean City.
Whether sitting at the bar or enjoying a meal in one of sev- eral dining rooms, it is impossible to ignore the 600-gallon saltwater fish tank that has become the centerpiece of the new Fins Bar and Grille in Cape May. The modern, innova- tive ambiance of the interior décor coupled with the bold blue hue of the exterior façade lends itself to an exciting vibe that puts a new twist on the Cape May dining experi- ence.
For those who enjoy beer, wine and spirits, Lazy Eye Distillery in Wildwood opened a second location. Lazy Eye produces gluten-free vodka and other gluten-free products distilled from grapes. The distillery hosts tours, tastings and group events. Also, two new breweries will be opening in 2016 at Historic Cold Spring Village: Cold Spring Brewery and Slack Tide Brewing Company. Cold Spring will be new construction, but in the same style and located next to the Cold Spring Grange Restaurant.
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Golfing in Cape May County includes many quality nine- hole courses to a just as many challenging 18-hole cours- es, with facilities to match everyone’s handicap, wallet and time constraints. Many courses offer instruction from the club pro to improve drive, putting or chipping.
In addition, Cape May is the location for observing birds in North America, favored by such celebrated naturalists as John Audubon and Tory Peterson. More than 400 different species have been seen on the peninsula during the fall migration and the area is known for spectacular flights of peregrines, merlins, ospreys and sharp-shinned hawks.
Cape May Point is one the premier places with marked, easy-to-follow trails to help even the novice birder spot ducks, swans, osprey and other shore birds and wildlife along the way.
The Emlen Physick Estate dates back 1879 and is consid- ered Cape May’s Victorian showplace. Tour the authentical- ly restored building with 15 rooms refurbished to their origi- nal grandeur. The estate is home to the Carriage House Gallery, which hosts changing exhibits, the Garden Patio at the Tea Room, and museum shops on the premises. The Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts (MAC) conducts trolley tours of Cape May, too, with many beginning at the estate. New tours explore paranormal findings, local World War II history and the unique neighborhood of West Cape May.
Historic Cold Spring Village in Cape May presents the crafts, sights, sounds and aromas of the 19th century in this open-air museum with costumed interpreters. Life in the early 1800s is showcased through interactive, educa- tional and hands-on activities in more than two-dozen buildings on the grounds, open June to September.
The Wetlands Institute in Stone Harbor serves as an envi- ronmental classroom melding fun with education and learn- ing about the secrets of the salt marsh. More than 6,000- acres of wetlands surround the institute, providing a natural setting to conduct marsh walks and observe migratory birds, fiddler crabs and other creatures up close and per- sonal. Inside are turtle tanks, a salt water aquarium and a gift shop. An observation tower stretching 40-feet above the building and provides a spectacular view of the natural landscape.
The Location Reports in this issue of Mid-Atlantic Events Magazine were compiled with information provided by the CVBs listed (denoted by website), and supplemented with materials obtained from additional resources.
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