"Located on the southernmost tip of the Jersey Shore, Cape May is proof that the longer the journey, the sweeter the reward. The local secret, though, is that the reward's even sweeter if you wait until the fall, when those iconic, gingerbread-trimmed Victorian homes get bathed in autumnal light. Unlike most shore towns, which become crowded in the summer months and a bit deserted post-Labor Day, Cape May remains calm,"
"yet plenty lively this time of year. There's so much to see and do, whether you're a ghost-hunter obsessed with all things paranormal, or a birder on the lookout for your next lifer. Climb the cast-iron spiral stairway up the 1859 Cape May Lighthouse to see the coastline enveloped in fall foliage, or pay a visit to Willow Creek Winery to enjoy a glass of wine alongside a firepit and crisp breeze."
Cape May transforms into a calm yet lively destination in the fall, with Victorian homes illuminated by autumnal light. The town offers guided ghost tours at the 1879 Emlen Physick Estate and seasonal events like Victorian Weekend, featuring house tours, craft fairs, and vintage-style baseball. Birding peaks as raptors migrate across South Cape May Meadows and the Delaware Bay funnels migrating species, making the area a top North American birding spot. Visitors can climb the 1859 Cape May Lighthouse for fall foliage views and visit Willow Creek Winery to enjoy wine beside a firepit and crisp coastal breezes.
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