Red Bank Battlefield is not your typical community park.

With over 20 retail shops spanning three states, Karen Thompson is an entrepreneurial powerhouse.

It’s fall now and forget what you’ve been told: fall is for the youth.

If you are on the beach, you have a good chance of seeing a flock of these birds go by.

“Carvings start with a pencil profile drawing to make a pattern. Sometimes I draw directly on the wood itself. Once I started carving, some of my friends wanted decoys and I added this craft to my repertoire.”

"This painting was inspired by one of my favorite places to watch a beautiful sunset."

If Aphrodite visited your vegetable garden, what do you think her reaction would be?

At the east End of the 500 block of the Washington Street Mall is the CAPE MAY sign that has served as a focal point for visitors to capture a souvenir photo for about 40 years.

In 1907, while experimenting to create an alternative for shellac, a Belgian chemist discovered a new product. He named it Bakelite

As you head into the center of Cape May, you may notice an unusually shaped house on Lafayette Street—the 1860 Jeremiah Schellenger House, more commonly known as the Octagon House.

It wasn’t long ago that laundry rooms were treated like an afterthought—if they existed at all.

Make Tiki Ten35's Passion Fruit Martini at home!

Benjamin Franklin’s accomplishments and talents were broad, deep, varied, and crucially important to the fight for independence from Britain and the founding of a fledgling nation.

These businesses won The Best of Cape May 2025, as voted by you! www.capemay.com/blog/2025/09...

Today, we trip into Wildwood to taste the wares of a microbrewery that, despite being one of the newest entrants on the stage, has already won significant quality

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So many people say they don’t like it. What I have discovered is that many people haven’t had the opportunity to eat fresh fish that was properly prepared.

Talk to people you know, locals or visitors, and ask them where they go for a special occasion and the answer is often The Washington Inn. The reasons are clear: atmosphere, location, impeccable service, and exquisite fare from table bread to dessert.

Cape May National Wildlife Refuge, Two Mile Beach Unit

The irony of the phrase is that the dance itself was no cakewalk.

Standing over 157 feet tall, straight into the salty air on the grounds of Cape May Point State Park facing the Atlantic Ocean, our lighthouse is a remarkable spectacle of history and resilience.

If you ask owner Allison Stewart what makes The Zoo Company Toy Store one of the happiest places in Cape May, she’ll tell you it’s not the toys. Or at least, not just the toys.

Not all that long ago, horses were a common sight on the coastal communities and barrier islands in New Jersey. Here on Cape Island, they remain.

Where in South Jersey can you get a night of music and food for what amounts to pocket change?

"You can get ice cream anywhere. We want Fine Fellows to be an experience."

How one of Cape May’s earliest beach homes survived storms, relocation, and time to stand tall once again

timeline cleanse! fountain on the 500 block of the Washington Street Mall in Cape May

I’ve written about it before; one of my favorite pastimes: riding my bike through Cape May under the cover of darkness.

Everyone knows the Mallard, at least the male, with its beautiful glossy emerald-green head.

What’s the expression? When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. Well, when life gives Koko Lafferty seashells, she makes jewelry.

A local’s look at Cape May’s unique shoreline

In this painting, the reflection of a house or cottage interlocks with a phantom boat.

Celebrate the inimitable Jersey tomato in some of Chef Jon's favorite recipes.

A profile of local artist David Macomber

If you pay attention while riding through the streets of greater Cape May, many atypical signs and artifacts will cross your field of vision.

Historic contributions of Cape May's Black community

You didn’t have to grow up in the 1950s to remember this colorful earthenware.

Three stories in height, the Wanamaker House appears to be as wide as it is tall.

After years of minimalist dominance—neutral palettes, sparse decor, Scandinavian simplicity—it was only a matter of time before people started craving the opposite.

Like other resorts around the country, places to stay are easier to find than places to live.

We couldn't choose between these summer cocktails from Harry's Ocean Bar & Grille! Make all three right in a pint glass.

Let’s pull into the tucked-away property just off South Delsea Drive, meet the owners and drink some wine.

Portraits of Architectural Elders in Cape May County

Caesar Salad itself is rather boring, consisting of lettuce, dressing, cheese, and croutons. Its origins, however, are another story.

The Ebbitt Room’s dining philosophy is based deeply in “farm-to-table and farm-to-glass” wrought in the menu, wine, and signature cocktail offerings.

As the musical era of vaudeville and jazz evolved into the early 20th century, the saxophone came to America and took its place in big-band jazz music and as a solo instrument.

Three staples of Cape May are picturesque beaches, preserved Victoriana, and the very walkable Washington Street Mall.

This isn’t your average shop. It’s a store within a store—literally.

Carrying on the legacy of jazz nights at the Merion Inn, these Chalfonte gatherings ensure that jazz remains a vital part of Cape May’s cultural fabric.

In 2015, after a 65-acre quarry closed in Gloucester County, developers wanted to turn it into a Costco. Luckily, scientists had first dibs on these digs.