Things to do in Cape May County

Wildwood Boardwalk is a long and wide coastal walkway with myriad attractions. It runs for 38 blocks. Follow the walkway to encounter a thrilling water park, ride-packed amusement piers and a range of stores along the way. Enjoy the electrifying ambiance in this lively area by the ocean.

Prepare for days filled with adventures in and out of the water, classic fairground attractions and animated festivals during visits to Wildwood Beach. The beach forms part of Five Mile Beach, which is a long sweep of golden sand that runs from North Wildwood to Wildwood Crest. Make your summer memorable with a visit to the 2018 winner of USA Today’s Best New Jersey Beach.

The Washington Street Mall sprawls across three blocks in the center of Cape May. Browse an array of family-run stores and independent restaurants. A day at the mall here could include purchasing handcrafted soaps, shopping for delicacies at high-end grocers and finishing with a meal in one of the popular restaurants.

Come to Sunset Beach at dusk to find out how this section of shoreline earned its name. The gorgeous stretch of sand on the west side of Cape May Point is one of the best places in New Jersey to watch the day’s light fade away across the waters of Delaware Bay. You can also take part in a reverent flag-raising ceremony each night during summer. Stop by the beach during the day and discover lots more to see, from a World War I curiosity, to diamond-like quartz scattered across the sand.

Inspired by the shipwrecks of the New Jersey coast, Raging Waters combines fast-paced water slides with child-friendly playgrounds to splash around in. Bring your swimming costume and sunscreen and come here for a day of family fun.