Cape May Christmas

Trip Duration: 3 Days

Meals Included: 2 Breakfasts, 2 Dinners

Tour Director: Yes 

 

 

Highlights Include:

 

Holiday Lights Trolley Ride

Who can resist the twinkle of Cape May’s beautiful Victorian homes decorated for Christmas?

Ride the trolley through Cape May's picturesque streets festively decorated for the holidays, while guides tell you about Victorian Christmas traditions.

 

Physick Estate & Carroll Gallery Exhibit

Emlen Physick Estate: Cape May, New Jersey's only Victorian house museum.

Visit the Estate during Cape May's holiday season for a living history experience and see how members of the Physick Family celebrated and decorated for Christmas in the 1890s.

The Carroll Gallery is located in the Carriage House, on the grounds of the Physick Estate.

Throughout the year, the Carroll Gallery is home to changing exhibits that bring Cape May history to life. Become a kid again when the Gallery turns into a holiday wonderland!

 

Washington Street Mall

The shops of Cape May’s Washington Street Mall are privately or family owned. Several have been in the same families for generations. Awnings are still cranked down to shelter merchandise from the morning (or evening) sun. Merchants can still be seen sweeping the sidewalks in front of their shops. Ice cream parlors, sidewalk cafes, and restaurants are everywhere offering oases of refreshment. Flowers abound. Enjoy the many fine stores and restaurants on Cape May’s Washington Street Mall during the winter months, when shopping is a pleasure. With knowledgeable merchants, many special services and a large variety of merchandise at great prices you’ll discover Cape May’s year round charm.

 

Christmas Traditions Presentation

Enjoy a Christmas Traditions Presentation with a costumed presenter to include a reading of Twas the Night Before Christmas during dinner.

 

Historic Smithville

Wander along our cobblestone walkways and over foot bridges to discover a village that seems as if it were frozen in time.The carefully manicured grounds and attention to detail make Historic Smithville a breath of fresh air and a place you will want to visit again and again.

Shope at one of the more than 60 unique shoppes & boutiques with that hometown, small business feel! 

Enjoy a meal at the Historic Smithville Inn or select from 3 other restaurants within the village.

 

Need to Know:        

Physick House: The first floor of the Physick House Museum is accessible through the entrance on the South side of the house.The Gallery and Shop are accessible.

 

Eyre has a select quantity of wheelchair accessible motorcoaches available; therefore, we suggest you contact a Travel Advisor to discuss any needs you may have before reserving your trip.

 

       

Grand Hotel

The oceanfront Grand Hotel of Victorian Cape May is the largest Resort and Convention Center along the Jersey Cape and is New Jersey's only national historic landmark.

 

The hotel features an Indoor and Outdoor (Seasonal) Pool and Fitness Center

Hemingways Restaurant serves Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.  The Bar at Hemingways serves your favorite beverages. 

 

Guest rooms include Coffee maker, Iron/Board, Hairdryer, Mini-Refrigerator & Microwave Complimentary WiFi.