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CAPE MAY BIRD OBSERVATORY

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For activities sponsored by NJ Audubon Cape May Bird Observatory, stop by 701 East Lake Drive, Cape May Point. Call 609-884-2736. See page 48.

CAPE MAY HISTORIC ACCOMMODATIONS

Call the hotline to check on current availability, 7 days a week, from 11am to 7pm. Call 609-884-0080 or visit www.capemaylodging.com. See page 70.

CAPE MAY FIREMEN’S MUSEUM

Display of fire-fighting artifacts. Free. Washington & Franklin Sts.

CAPE MAY-LEWES FERRY

Take a break and forget about fighting traffic! Relax on board the ferry. Call for details 800-643-3779 or visit www.capemaylewesferry.com.

CAPE MAY LIGHTHOUSE

Lighthouse Ave., Cape May Point State Park. Visit the Oil House Visitors Orientation Center & Museum Shop. Lighthouse Ave., Cape May Point State Park. See calendar for schedule. See page 8.

CAPE MAY POINT STATE PARK

Nature walks, slide shows, lectures, programs for kids. All programs are free and fun for the whole family. 609-884-2159.

CAPE MAY STAGE

Professional equity theatre in Cape May. Robert Shackleton Playhouse at Bank & Lafayette Streets. 609-884-1341. See page 80.

CAPE MAY WHALE WATCHER

See dolphins, whales, and pelagic birds. Miss Chris Marina, 2nd & Wilson Drive. 609-884-5445. See pages 33, 72.

CENTER FOR COMMUNITY ARTS

Year-round art activities for all ages and WCFA 101.5 FM, Commercial-free Jazz & more. 717 Franklin St., call 609-884-7525.

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF GREATER CAPE MAY

For information about accommodations, restaurants and shops or for a copy of the Cape May Guidebook, call 609-884-5508.

EAST LYNNE THEATER COMPANY

Equity professional theater at the historic First Presbyterian Church, Decatur and Hughes streets. Call 609-884-5898. See page 77.

EMLEN PHYSICK ESTATE

Cape May’s only Victorian house museum. See Calendar for schedule. 1048 Washington St. Call 609-884-5404. See page 7.

FORGOTTEN WARRIORS VIETNAM MUSEUM

This museum at Cape May County Airport pays tribute to the sacrifices of our Korean and Vietnam War veterans. Call 609-374-2987.

HARRIET TUBMAN MUSEUM OF CAPE MAY

A tribute to the famous abolitionist who helped fund her efforts during her time spent in Cape May. Lafayette & Franklin Streets. Check website for opening date. www.harriettubmanmuseum. org.

HEREFORD INLET LIGHTHOUSE

Visit this charming 1874 Victorian Gothic 4th Order Lighthouse. Enjoy a peaceful walk in the gardens. Tour the lighthouse & gift shop. Nestled in quiet surroundings of old Anglesea Village. 609-6001561. See page 97.

HISTORIC COLD SPRING VILLAGE

Early American open-air living history museum. 720 Route 9 (between Cape May & Rio Grande). Call 609-898-2300. See page 68.

MEMUCAN HUGHES COLONIAL HOUSE MUSEUM

653½ Washington St. (next to City Hall) Operated by the Greater Cape May Historical Society. 1730colonialhouse@gmail.com or 609-884-9100 (email preferred) Capemayhistory.org. See page 73.

NATURE CENTER OF CAPE MAY

1600 Delaware Ave. An environmental facility for all ages. Workshops, field trips & seminars for adults and children. Learn about the diversity of animals and plants that are found along the harbor. Call 609-898-8848. See page 48.

NAVAL AIR STATION WILDWOOD AVIATION MUSEUM

Cape May County Airport. See dozens of airplanes, jets, helicopters - even an atomic bomb in a spectacular World War II hangar. Pet-friendly. 609-886-8787. See page 68.

WORLD WAR II LOOKOUT TOWER MUSEUM & MEMORIAL

Climb the fully restored Fire Control Tower No. 23 and learn how the guns at Fort Miles were aimed during World War II. Sunset Blvd. near Sunset Beach. See page 9.

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