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1 hr 30 min

Cape May

About 1 hr 30 min by car from Philadelphia

A Victorian beach town at the tip of New Jersey.

Why locals go

The Victorian beach town that Philly families have visited for generations.

Visiting Philadelphia?

At 1 hr 30 min by car, it's easy to add a night or two here and still be back in Philadelphia for your flight home.

What to book

  • Trolley tour of the Victorian houses
  • Beach day on the Jersey Cape
  • Cape May winery tasting

Where to stay

One or two nights is enough for most people. Compare places to stay:

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Date ideas

For two

  • Victorian B&B stay
  • Sunset at Sunset Beach

With friends

  • Beach day and boardwalk
  • Bars on Washington Street

When to go

May to October.