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This action-packed Presidents' Day Weekend, join us for a Craft & Collectibles Show, a Cape May Wine Trail, and more

Crafts & Collectibles In Winter

On Feb. 18 and 19, Cape May MAC is excited to kick off our first Craft & Collectibles Show of 2023. Throughout the year, the Craft & Collectibles Shows present unique wares from vendors and crafters from the Northeast. This winter show is free to attend, will be held at the Cape May Convention Hall and will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

A Few Spots Left: Cape May Wine Trail

There are just a few tickets left to the first Cape May Wine Trail of the year! Visit Cape May County wineries and sample the unique vintages of each. Begin with a trolley ride from the Physick Estate to lunch at the Pier House restaurant at La Mer. Afterwards, the trolley will bring guests to Jessie Creek winery for a tour, tasting and souvenir glass and then off to Natali Vineyards for some cheese and more wine tastings.

This immersive tour will be held five times throughout 2023, the first of which will be from 10:45 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Feb. 18. Purchase tickets here.

Presidents' Day Weekend Tours:

Roots of Cape Island Trolley Tour

The roots of Cape Island and the surrounding area’s economy are in whaling and farming, and while new industries have evolved since then, that heritage is still celebrated today. Hear how whalers centuries ago eked out a dangerous but lucrative living near Town Bank and discover the area’s rich farming heritage. Learn about the Union Bethel community in 1831 in which Black residents thrived and the diverse community that continues to contribute to the vibrancy of island life today.

This tour begins and ends at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth and runs on select Saturday mornings. See more info and purchase tickets here.

Historic District Trolley Tour

On this charming trolley tour, guides will explain Cape May’s fascinating history as the oldest seaside resort and how it has survived and thrives to this day. This narrated tour travels through portions of Cape May’s historic district and takes a look at Cape May's Victorian architecture.

This tour runs from Fridays to Sundays each week and begins and ends at the Ocean Street trolley Stop. Purchase tickets here.

Mansions by the Sea Trolley Tour

From the 1900s to today, Cape May has been home to beautiful feats of architecture. This narrated tour travels along Beach Drive and delves into the history behind iconic seaside mansions.

This tour will run on Feb. 20, beginning and ending at the Ocean Street trolley stop. Purchase tickets here.

Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour

What was that shadow? Was it the undead of Cape May’s past wandering their beloved haunts? You might scoff, you might shudder, but rest assured: on board a trolley with an experienced guide you will begin to wonder what’s beyond when you hear the tales of hauntings unearthed in Cape May by renowned psychic medium and author Craig McManus.

This tour will run Feb. 17, 18 and 19, beginning and ending at the Ocean Street trolley stop. Purchase tickets here.

Emlen Physick Estate Tour

Take a guided tour of the first and second floors of the 1879 Physick House Museum, for an in-depth look at Victorian architecture and the period, reflecting one Victorian family’s lifestyle. This tour will run all Presidents' Day Weekend. See more info and purchase tickets here.

The Cape May Lighthouse is Open!

Climb the 199 steps for a wintery panorama of the Delaware Bay. The 1859 Cape May Lighthouse is open on weekends and holidays from 11a.m. to 2p.m.

For a full line-up of Cape May MAC's tours and events, click 'Learn More' below.

For more information visit capemaymac.org or call 609-884-5404.

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