The walkway is flat and wide with some inclines. This is a kid-friendly experience, but be careful when it’s windy! Hats can easily blow off with no way to retrieve them.

The park is next to Cape May Elementary School. If you plan to walk the trails, keep in mind no dogs are permitted (though service dogs are okay). Bikes aren’t allowed on the trails, but there is a bike rack at the entrance.

Our top-rated tour operates nightly year-round, allowing you to experience the city’s haunted history regardless of the season. As you walk approximately a mile of Cape May’s haunted streets, you’ll visit iconic locations steeped in ghostly lore, including the Macomber Hotel, the historic and supposedly cursed Captain May’s Inn, and the historically haunted Columbia street where at least six houses are rife with paranormal activity. Your knowledgeable guide will share meticulously researched stories, revealing the long-hidden secrets of these haunted landmarks. Though we don’t enter the buildings, you’ll feel the chilling atmosphere of these sites as if you’ve stepped back in time, where scandals, hauntings, and historic intrigue still linger in the air.

Proudly USMC Disabled Combat-Veteran-Owned and women and minority-led, we are dedicated to providing a unique and inclusive experience for all. Whether you’re looking for a memorable night out with friends, planning a private group event, organizing a bachelorette party, or seeking something special for a unique occasion, our ghost tours offer a spine-tingling adventure tailored to your needs. Come for the ghost stories, stay for the history, and leave with unforgettable memories of Cape May’s haunted past!

Tours held nightly year-round. Call or text (609) 536-3004 to book or for more info!

In August 2023 we realized a dream when we opened The Colorful Palette Art School & Studio in Villas, Cape May. Our art classes are fun, rigorous, and accessible! We teach all ages and abilities how to draw and paint the world around them as well as create images from their imagination. Our classes are for beginners as well as more experienced artists. Students work in a variety of media including acrylic, watercolor and gouache paint as well as pencil and charcoal.  

Joel has taught art for over 30 years, first as a young art school graduate in his hometown of Highland Park, NJ, and more recently, in New York City and now Sea Isle City and Cape May.  Helen trained at the Camberwell School of Art in her hometown of London, England. In 2019, they joined forces to teach side-by-side.

General Info:

Located at 1640 Bayshore Road in Villas, Cape May, The Colorful Palette is an art school and studio. The school is kid-friendly and wheelchair accessible, teaching students of all ages and abilities. Students learn how to paint from observation both indoors and outdoors as well as from their imagination. We also have live models who pose for figure drawing and painting classes.

From September to April, children’s classes are held on Saturday mornings and adult classes on Tuesday evenings. Children’s summer camps are held in July and August. Sip & Paint nights take place all year round on select Thursday evenings. Private Sip & Paint nights are available by appointment.  

Recent Google Reviews:

“We booked a private paint and sip for a Bachelorette trip this last weekend and it was the highlight of the trip for so many of us! This was different than other paint and sips I have tried because Helen and Joel are very passionate about the artists and art history as well…” Jillian M.

“Amazing, talented, and so kind. I love how sweet and encouraging the owners are. My daughter has been there for so long and they have become so important in her life. Thank you.” Linda B.

“Helen and Joel are two warm-hearted, talented artists who lead small groups of all ages in artistic adventures. They made me feel comfortable, despite my lack of artistic experience with ink, charcoal, acrylic and watercolor. I have taken four of their adult classes and look forward to participating in many more! Five stars for The Colorful Palette.” David C.

This red buoy, which you’ll find a short walk from Convention Hall along the promenade, celebrates the City of Cape May as the southernmost point in New Jersey.

The two plaques on its base read:

“A fun time, as always! Wouldn’t be a vacation in Cape May without spending time with our favorite potters!!!  See ya next year!” -The Ellermans 

“As always, I love this store, their products and the owners.  They go the extra mile for their customers.”- P. Cole

Cape May’s beaches are regularly cleaned, but if you spot litter and want to prevent it reaching the ocean, grab a bucket from one of these free beach cleanup stands! LOVE BLUE INC. installed a series of them along Cape May’s beachfront in October 2023.

Stand Locations:

• The Cove, next to the Sunset Pavilion
• Decatur Street Beach
• Stockton Place Beach
• Madison Avenue Beach
• Pittsburgh Avenue Beach

How it works:

• Open the door on the stand and take a bucket
• Fill it with beach debris
• Return to the beach station and raise the roof
• Empty trash into the can inside
• Return the bucket to the cleanup station
• LOVE BLUE asks you to snap a picture and tag them @loveblueinc on Instagram!

Kayak and Paddleboard Rentals and Tours • Pontoon boat and crabbing skiff rentals • Kayak and Accessory Sales

Miss Chris is the place to go to explore the salt marsh behind the city of Cape May. We are located right on the calm waters of Cape Island creek with no boating channels to cross to get to the salt marsh. We have a large selection of kayaks and paddleboards available for rental for guests of all sizes including children. We provide lifejackets, paddles, a map and instructions as part of your rental. 

We also offer daily kayak tours at 10 am and Sunset tours on select evenings. Paddleboard tours are also available as well as specialty tours such as Full moon kayak tours and paddleboard yoga. 

We have a special loading dock that makes it easy to launch and recover. Miss Chris Kayaks is not just open a few weeks out of the year. To provide available activities for the guests of Cape May we are open from late April until late October, weather permitting. 

Pontoon rentals are available for use in Cape May harbor for up to 10 guests. We also offer crabbing skiffs for crabbing in Cape island creek for up to 4 adults.

Cape Island creek is a great place to kayak and kayaking is an activity that is fun for people of all ages. We look forward to meeting you and hope to see you visit us soon.

The Town Crier stands at the center of the 400 block of the Washington Street Mall. Pick up brochures for local businesses, and access the AED for medical emergencies.