Year: 2011

Come inside Cherry House

A Christmas tea was held at Cherry House, 637 Hughes Street, December 19 and CapeMay.com was invited inside for peak at the lovely interior. For those of you who don’t know, Cherry House was built in 1849 by Lemuel Leaming, member of the pioneer Leaming family, noted for its development of Cape May County. In… Read more »

CCA holds 17th Annual Great Cookie Exchange

httpvh://youtu.be/pEqsh3r-bCI The Center for Community Arts held its 17th annual Great Cookie Exchange, Monday evening December 5 at the Cape May Elementary School, 921 Lafayette Street, Cape May. Kids young and old arrived to make and decorate cookies, baskets and hats, make holiday cards and ornaments. Every year, the cafeteria turns into Santa’s bakeshop where… Read more »

Christmas Tree Lighting at Rotary Park Friday, Dec. 2

The annual city-sponsored Christmas Tree Lighting took place Friday Dec. 2 at 7 p.m. at Rotary Park behind the Washington Street Mall on Lyle Lane.  City officials  hosted the event which included entertainment by the Cape Harmonaires and a special appearance by Old St. Nick. [nggallery id=110]

Top 10 Cape May Holiday Events

Nothing beats Christmas in Cape May. It’s like living in a Victorian dream. Walk down any street and you will see decorated Victorian homes, people taking candlelight tours and the smell of burning hearths throughout the island. We’ve picked out 10 Must Dos for the month of December, but hurry up, at least three of… Read more »

Feeding a Bunch with Brunch

I didn’t invent the concept of brunch, but I have warmly embraced the idea throughout my career. While not containing the same pomp and fanfare, the home holiday brunch can still be a major sensory sensation.

Pet Boarding, Pet Sitting, and More

When you are visiting Cape May for the day, or if you are traveling to Cape May for a visit of several days, but cannot find a dog-friendly accommodation (more on dog friendly accommodations in a month or two!) there are several doggie day cares, pet sitters, doggie boarders, and kennels in the area; and… Read more »