Cape May, which began as a resort for well-heeled people who arrived by steamer and stagecoach from Philadelphia and Baltimore, has Victorian homes that are designated as a National Historic Landmark.iStock <\/p>\n
Cape May beaches have white sand and gentle surf.iStock <\/p>\n
Back in the day, Grant Street summer station allowed visitors to be able to step off the train and be within walking distance to the surf.Cape May Historical Society <\/p>\n
Remains of 1878 fire, which destroyed many of Cape May's buildings, but that paved the way for the building of Victorian homes that stand today.Cape May Historical Society <\/p>\n
When I see Cape Mays wide beaches and brightly painted Victorian homes, I am reminded why I love coming here. <\/p>\n
Its not just the beautiful scenery; it's the feel of home and the warmth of the people that make this place unlike other beach resorts. <\/p>\n
Cape May, 160 miles from New York City, is a beach resort at the southernmost tip of New Jersey. It attracted 87 million visitors last year alone, but you wont find the likes of Snooki and her friends here.Bar scenes are subdued, and people dont wear neon. <\/p>\n
To really understand its beauty, you need to hop back in time. <\/p>\n
Cape May began as a resort getaway for well-heeled people who arrived by steamer and stagecoach from Philadelphia and Baltimore. It grew with the introduction of the railroad, but its beautiful Victorian homes didnt appear until after 1878, when a massive fire wiped out more than 30 blocks and forced the village to rebuild. <\/p>\n
Today the entire town, including its beachfront, is a designated National Historic Landmark.And while it has some of the best beaches in New Jersey, and arguably the East Coast, you dont have to wait for the hot months of summer to take advantage of all it has to offer. <\/p>\n
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