{"id":54148,"date":"2016-09-19T07:34:53","date_gmt":"2016-09-19T11:34:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/?p=54148"},"modified":"2020-12-19T01:36:35","modified_gmt":"2020-12-19T05:36:35","slug":"cape-may-new-jersey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/54148\/cape-may-new-jersey\/","title":{"rendered":"Cape May, New Jersey is Better in the Off Season"},"content":{"rendered":"

Cape May is an all-American seaside resort bursting with yesteryear charm. Its visual splendor includes an architectural tiara of Victorian gingerbread homes in candy-colors. Throw in an adorable trolley, old-fashioned candy stores selling saltwater taffy and the magnificent Atlantic Ocean and you\u2019ve got a beachfront fairy tale. Summer is the quintessential season, but it\u2019s an outdoor haven for much of the year. Here\u2019s the lowdown on planning an off-season getaway.<\/p>\n

Get Outdoors<\/strong><\/p>\n

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When the weather turns too chilly to get in the water, consider open-air yoga. Yoga On the Beach<\/a> offers classes May-October for a $5 drop-in rate.<\/p>\n

Bird observers have been flocking to Cape May for centuries. Its wide variety of habitats, including pine forests, salt marshes and grasslands, act as manna for migrating birds. Bring your binoculars or just enjoy nature\u2019s spectacle as you hike one of the peaceful trails at the Cape May Bird Observatory, open and maintained year-round. On my bright\u00a0yellow beach cruiser from\u00a0Congress Hall, I\u00a0enjoyed miles of flat roads, some with designated lanes, and the occasional company of courteous drivers.<\/p>\n

They don\u2019t call New Jersey the Garden State for nothing; South Jersey is rich in agriculture.<\/strong> It\u2019s a relaxed pedal to 62-acre Beach Plum Farm<\/a>, nestled in protected wetlands. The farm does not rely on synthetic pesticides or herbicides. Take a self-guided or group tour and marvel over the raised beds of produce that supply local eateries. Make sure your bike has a big<\/em> basket as the farm\u2019s store is loaded with tempting goodies you won\u2019t want to resist.<\/p>\n

Stay<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\nEats + Drinks<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Hot Dog Tommy\u2019s<\/a> elevates the humble wiener to an epicurean experience. Choose between the Bigger Badder Dog, Leaner Weiner or a mouth-watering vegan version, laced with your choice of house-made toppings. The banana peppers add a zesty crunch and the fortifying mashed potatoes take this casual edible to the next level. Closed all winter.<\/p>\n

Insider Tip
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Get Here<\/strong><\/p>\n

Take the bus to Atlantic City<\/a>, where you’ll switch to New Jersey Transit bus #552 to Cape May. The entire journey clocks in at 5 hours.<\/p>\n

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Photo credits: Cape Resorts, Robert Pagano and the author<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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