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swings and obstacles for adventurers age 7 or older of every athletic ability.
Many of the vineyards and wineries in the South Jersey Shore Region are avail- able for tours, tastings and fun. The wine trail in Cape May County is comprised of six wineries, two micro-breweries and one distillery. Of course, there are seafood, Italian restaurants, Irish pubs, Asian, Thai, Indian and other ethnic favorites to accompany the drink - all well represented throughout the county.
Planners will find that the meeting space in Jersey Cape runs the gamut in selec- tion. The destination is easily accessible to most of the urban centers along the East Coast, and offers meeting locations that can cater to groups from as few as 10 to as many as 7,000 attendees, including: The Wildwoods Convention Center; Cape May Convention Hall; The Naval Air Station Wildwood Museum; Cape May’s oldest hotel, The Chalfonte; or one the area’s newest boutique hotels, The Reeds at Shelter Haven; the Wetlands Institute and more.
What’sNew
The Salt Spa at The Reeds at Shelter Haven will open in the fall of 2018, offer- ing two levels of pure relaxation that will feature luxurious treatment rooms, a brine light therapy lounge and Turkish bath; a blow-out bar and makeup appli- cation studio; nail care with a manicure and pedicure salon; waxing services; and a fully equipped fitness center. The spa will offer luxury experiences with sig- nature services and treatments designed to rejuvenate, relax and refine.
A new primate habitat has opened at the Cape May County Park and Zoo called Primate Point, which gives the primates access to larger and more spacious habitats with built-in flexibility that per- mits the animals access to three exterior habitats and five separate interior dens.
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Byrne Plaza is a new special event site in Wildwood that will play host to down- town Wildwood events, including the Saturday morning Farmers Market, Tuesday Night Free Family Movies, Downtown Wildwood Marketplaces, the new Fall Harvest Market, as well as year- round programming.
The Seaport Pier in North Wildwood is being developed into a multimillion-dollar entertainment venue that will open in the fall of 2018 with a 400-plus seat restau- rant and bar along with a resort style swimming pool that will be the epicenter of a beach club. The pier will host numerous summer concerts.
PlacestoMeet
Icona Resorts expansions into Avalon and Cape May have helped to encour- age tourism during all four seasons. Icona Diamond Beach is open year- round and is just minutes from Cape May, offering luxurious guest rooms and suites, on-site dining, a sundeck, out- door heated swimming pool and a live music stage.
Known as a shore landmark for the past 50 years in Avalon, The Icona Golden Inn beachfront resort boasts 156 guest rooms, a swimming pool, restaurants, and Sandbar that recently went through a complete transformation. Its seaside decor gives a nod to Nantucket with all- new interiors, custom furniture, and upscale finishes.
Joining some of America’s oldest sea- side motels and charming Victorian B&Bs, Icona Cape May offers a luxe, new beachfront hotel option for travelers. Due to its proximity to the Diamond Beach resort, all Icona Cape May guests enjoy its sister property’s amenities, including: access to the private beach, Bungalow No. 7 Beach Bar, and Coastal Blue Oceanside Bar and Grill.
Southern Mansion, built circa 1860, is the largest bed-and-breakfast inn in Cape May and is located in the Cape May historic district - just a five-minute walk to beaches, shops and restaurants.
The Reeds at Shelter Haven is a con- temporary boutique hotel that includes luxurious surroundings, distinctively designed guest rooms and suites, plus two restaurants. The Roof Garden Sundeck is open daily in season with two hot tubs and a plunge pool to enjoy after lunch at the Water Star Grille. Or perhaps a group would prefer dinner at Sax with its eclectic menu and relaxed fireside seating. Concierge services, sea- sonal valet parking and motorcar escort to the beach are complimentary at this Stone Harbor resort.
The Montreal Inn boasts newly remod- eled guest rooms, and the beach is just steps away where a private Beach Club at the hotel features luxurious oceanside cabanas, chaise lounges, plus atten- dants ready to cater to every need.
Food&Drink
The Mad Batter in Cape May is one of the town’s first fun and funky restau- rants, which actually started the resort’s culinary revolution. As it begins its 42nd season, it recently celebrated with a ren- ovation. Its popular awning-shaded
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