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Cape May, NJ America’s First Seaside Resort GROUP TRAVEL INFORMATION STARTS ON PAGE 30 Supported in part by a grant from New Jersey Department of State, Division of Travel and Tourism THE GROUNDS OF THE EMLEN PHYSICK ESTATE PAGE 6 PAGE 8 PAGE 7 PAGE 7 The Perfect Escape Make a date with the Cape May Day Spa and treat your body to an uplifting, THE luxurious spa experience. The Cape May Day Spa is a full-service spa offering state-of-the-art spa services in a tranquil, DAY SPA richly-appointed ambiance of total comfort. & HOLISTIC CENTER Book your appointment today by calling 609.898.1003. Massages • Facials • Manicures Pedicures • Baths • Couple’s Packages 607 Jefferson Street • Cape May, NJ www.CapeMayDaySpa.com 609.898.1003 Historic 1874 Hereford Inlet A Working Lighthouse, Museum & Gardens • Self-Guided Tours • Picturesque Gardens • Special Events • Overlooking Scenic Hereford Inlet 2021 HOURS May 7 - October 17: 9am - 5pm Check our website for hours 111 N. Central Ave., North Wildwood, NJ • 609-600-1561 • www.herefordinletlighthouse.com PAGE 2 More To “Like” Every Summer! CAPE MAY’S NEW ICONIC BEACH FRONT DESTINATION 17,000 + square footage of Meeting Space • Hemingway’s Restaurant & Nightclub Award Winning Weddings with spectacular views of the Atlantic Ocean & Jersey Cape 165 tastefullyMore appointed guestto rooms“Like” & suites • EveryOlympic Size indoorSummer! & outdoor swimming pools Our family-friendly hotel has all the amenitiesPlus so and much activities more! your family needs to have an unforgettable vacation - allgrandhotelcapemay.com mere steps away from • 609.884.5611 the beach! Oceanfront 1045 Beach Ave, Cape May,Oceanfront NJ 08204 @ • 1045 grandcapemay.com Beach Ave • Cape May NJ 609.884.5611 • [email protected] • www.grandcapemay.com /GrandWeddings @GrandHotelCMNJPAGE The3 Grand Hotel Cape May GrandCapeMay WHAT’S INSIDE Breweries & Distilleries Map ...................... 25 Harvest Brew Fest ..................................... 13 Cape May Area Attractions ......................... 23 House Tours ...................................... 8, 16-17 Cape May Garden Tour ... ........................... 11 Music, Theater & Events ............................. 12 Cape May Lighthouse ................................ 7 Outdoor Festivals ... .................................... 13 Cape May MAC History ......................... 22-23 Private Events at the Cape May MAC’s Museum Shops .............. 21 Cape May Lighthouse.. ................... 21 Cape May Music Festival ............................ 12 Private Events at the Physick Estate ............ 20 Cape May’s Victorian Weekend ................. 11 REV Theatre Productions .......................... 12 Christmas in Cape May ............................... 17 Sherlock Holmes Weekends ...................... 11 Christmas Candlelight House Tours ........... 17 Special Events ............................................. 11 Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony... ......... 12 Trolley Rentals... .......................................... 20 Contact Us ................................................... 37 Trolley Tours ................................................. 8 Craft Beer, Music & Crab Festival .............. 13 Weddings at the Physick Estate ... .............. 20 Crafts & Collectibles Shows ........................ 13 Wineries Map ............................................. 24 Emlen Physick Estate .................................. 6 World War II Lookout Tower ....................... 7 Haunted Cape May ................................... 16 Vintage ... .................................................... 17 GROUP TRAVEL ... PAGES 30-36 INDEX TO ADVERTISERS 7 Mile Brewery ....................................................... 25 Gusto Brewing Co. ................................................. 25 Aleathea’s Restaurant ............................................ 19 Hawk Haven Vineyard & Winery ........................... 24 Barefoot Bar ............................................................. 5 Henry Sawyer Inn ................................................... 18 Behr Brewing ......................................................... 25 Hereford Inlet Lighthouse ....................................... 2 The Bedford Inn .................................................... 19 Historic Cold Spring Village ................................... 18 Bucket Brigade Brewery ........................................ 25 Homestead Realty .................................................. 39 Cape May Brewing Company .......................... 25, 37 Inn of Cape May ..................................................... 19 Cape May Convention Hall .................................... 14 Jessie Creek Vineyard & Winery .......................... 24 Cape May Cottage Rentals ..................................... 41 La Mer Beachfront Inn ............................................ 47 Cape May Day Spa......................................... 2 Ludlam Island Brewery .......................................... 25 Cape May Distillery .......................................... 25 Mad Batter Restaurant ........................................... 18 Cape May MAC .................................................. 26 - 27 Madison Avenue Beach Club ................................. 38 Cape May MAC Museum’s Shops ............................ 21 Marquis de Lafayette Hotel ................................... 5 Cape May MAC Trolley Rentals ... ........................... 20 Mudhen Brewing Co. ........................................... 25 Cape May Stage ..................................................... 19 Natali Vineyards .................................................... 24 Cape May Whale Watcher ....................................... 44 Nauti Spirits ...................................................... 25, 42 Cape May Winery & Vineyard ........................... 24 New Jersey Campground Capri Motor Lodge ................................................. 43 Owners Association ............................ 40 Carroll Villa Hotel .................................................... 18 Priavte Events at the Cape May Lighthouse... ......... 21 Chamber of Commerce of Greater Cape May ....... 14 The Queen Victoria Bed & Breakfast ..................... 48 City of Cape May .................................................... 15 RE/MAX at the Shore ............................................. 42 Coho Brewing Co. .................................................. 25 Slack Tide Brewing ................................................ 25 Cold Spring Brewery .............................................. 25 Sunset Beach .......................................................... 9 Coldwell Banker/Sol Needles Real Estate .............. 43 Turdo Vineyard & Winery ..................................... 24 deSatnick Real Estate ............................................. 46 Washington Street Mall ......................................... 28 East Lynne Theater Company ................................. 41 Weddings at the Physick Estate ... .......................... 20 FiNS Bar & Grille ..................................................... 45 The Wildwoods ..................................................... 10 The Grand Hotel ..................................................... 3 Willow Creek Farm & Winery ................................ 24 PAGE 4 Steps From the Beach... Centrally Located . Ocean Views . Heated Pool & Hot Tub . Group Discounts Oceanfront Balconies . Barefoot Bar Open Seasonally . Pet Friendly . Onsite Parking marquisdelafayettehotel www.marquiscapemay.com PAGE 5 Historic Sites 1879 Emlen Physick Estate 1048 Washington St., Cape May A visit to the Physick Estate offers a look back at the Victorian past: its architecture, decorative arts, customs, and the lives of one Cape May family. Emlen Physick Jr., his widowed mother, Frances Ralston, and his maiden aunt Emilie Parmentier moved into their home when it was completed in 1879. Emlen, who never married, was descended from two famous and wealthy Philadelphia families, the Physicks and the Emlens. His grandfather, Dr. Philip Syng Physick, was considered the father of American surgery and invented numerous surgical procedures and medical instruments that are still in use today. While he did graduate from medical school, Emlen never practiced medicine. In Cape May, he led the life of a gentleman farmer. He bought and Guided tours are offered daily April through December and select dates at other times of the year. Special liv- ing history presentations are also available. The Physick House and the Carriage House are air-conditioned for the comfort of visitors. sold a great deal of real estate in Cape May, and took an active role in civic affairs. The Physick House was designed by Frank Furness, the renowned architect of more than 600 buildings in the greater Philadelphia area in the late-19th and early-20th centuries. Such trademark features as the greatly oversized corbelled (upside down) chimneys, jerkinhead dormers, and porch brackets appear in many other Furness buildings of the period. Also on the grounds is the 1876 Carriage House. To- day, it is home to the Carriage House Museum Shop, with merchandise ranging from tea-related items to books, jewelry and more, as well as fine teas. The Carroll Gallery is the only gallery in the county dedicated to changing exhibits that focus on Cape May history. The first floor of the house museum, as well as the Carriage House, are fully accessible. PAGE 6 Historic Sites 1859