Located on historic tree-lined Washington Street, the cottage is within a 15 minute walk to most of Cape May’s best attractions. Whether you want to go to the beach, shop at the outdoor Washington Street Mall or go to a local restaurant, there is plenty to do in the city of Cape May .
- We are just a block away from the Physick Estate, which hosts tours, local events, and concerts in the summer months.
- Madison Street Beach is a 15-minute walk or short bike ride away
- A local park is around the corner with a playground, basketball court, pond and sitting benches to take in the sights.
- The Washington Inn is 3 blocks away which offers fine dinner and outdoor seating.
- Harry’s Ocean Bar & Grill is another local favorite that offers more casual dining with a view of the ocean.
Attractions
Here is a list of our favorite attractions and restaurants, all within a short walk of the property.
| Attraction | Walking Time | Distance | More Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cape May MAC | 2 minutes | 400 feet | https://capemaymac.org/ |
| Physick Estate | 2 minutes | .1 mile | https://capemaymac.org/experience/emlen-physick-estate/ |
| Kiwanis Community Park | 3 minutes | .1 miles | https://www.capemay.com/play/kiwanis-community-park/ |
| Jitney @ Elementary School | 4 minutes | .2 miles | https://www.washingtonstreetmall.com/post/jitney |
| Village Bike Rental | 12 minutes | .5 miles | (609) 884-8500 |
| Washington Street Mall | 14 minutes | .6 miles | https://www.washingtonstreetmall.com/ |
| Cape May Library | 14 minutes | .6 miles | https://cmclibrary.org/about-the-library/locations/capemaycity |
| Madison Street Beach | 15 minutes | .7 miles | |
| Congress Hall | 17 minutes | .7 miles | https://www.caperesorts.com/congress-hall |
Restaurants & Grocery Stores
| Restaurant/Grocery | Walking Time | Distance | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Inn | 6 minutes | .3 miles | https://washingtoninn.com/ |
| Acme Markets | 12 minutes | .5 miles | https://local.acmemarkets.com/nj/cape-may/315-ocean-st.html |
| Oyster Bay Restaurant & Bar | 12 minutes | .5 miles | https://local.acmemarkets.com/nj/cape-may/315-ocean-st.html |
| Harry’s Ocean Bar and Grille | 13 minutes | .6 miles | https://harryscapemay.com/ |
| C-View Tavern | 14 minutes | .7 miles | https://www.capemaymag.com/food-and-dining/dining-out/the-c-view-tavern/ |
| The Mad Batter Restaurant | 17 minutes | .8 miles | https://www.madbatter.com/ |
Don’t want to walk? No problem there are plenty of ways to get around town.
- Rent a Bike. Bike rentals are available at Village Bicycle Shop, across the street from the Acme Shopping Plaza, about 1/2 mile down the road.
- Ride the free Jitney. During the high season (June 11 to September 8), a jitney service is available at the elementary school, about a block away. The Jitney is a free shuttle service that travels throughout Cape May and can take you to and from the mall or nearby attractions.
- Take a Trolley Tour. Trolleys are available at the entrance to the Washington Street Mall.
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