✨ Cape May: A Victorian Beach Fairytale Near NYC! ✨
📍 Cape May, NJ 3-hour drive from NYC to this pastel-hued seaside town—America’s first beach resort with 600+ candy-colored cottages straight out of a storybook. 📸 Must-See Spots: • Sunset Beach (702 Beach Ave): Sugar-soft sand + "sea diamonds" (quartz gems!). • Washington Street Mall: Rainbow Victorian houses + Emlen Physick Estate (20entry,wearvintagedresses!∗).•∗∗CapeMayLighthouse∗∗:∗∗Climb217steps∗∗for∗∗Atlanticviews∗∗(∗8). 🦞 Foodie Heaven: • The Lobster House: 100-year-old seafood shack (lover’s lobster platter = $40). • Exit Zero: Gas-turned-hipster spot with Thai lobster rolls + live music. • Willow Creek Winery: Sip local wine amid vineyard sunsets. 🚲 Fun Stuff: • Bike rentals ($25/hr): Pedal past flower walls. • Whale-watching cruises (summer only!). • Victorian Trolley Tour: Time-travel to the 1800s. 🏡 Stay Here: • The Queen Victoria: Jane Austen vibes + garden breakfasts. • Beachfront Airbnb: Private cottages ($100+/person). 💡 Pro Tips: • Best time: May-Oct (avoid winter closures). • Wear: Flowery dresses + straw bags for Instagram gold. • Rent a car: Hertz SUVs from Midtown = easy road trip. #CapeMayNJ #BeachVibes #VictorianCharm #NYCEscape #SeafoodLover