All Sites on the Cape to Cape Driving Tour

Location: 25039 Coastal Hwy, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971   Overview: The station was built in 1876 for the United States Lifesaving Service, a government organization predating the U.S. Coast Guard charged with responding to shipwrecks. Restored to its 1905 appearance, it is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.   Additional Notes: ADA Accessible: First Floor only. There is Read more...

Location: 8 Rehoboth Ave, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971   Overview: This historic boardwalk, currently 1-mile long, was originally built in 1873, the same year the Rehoboth Camp Meeting Association was formed. The religious camp meeting was chartered as a permanent seaside resort.   Additional Notes: ADA Accessible: Yes Pet Friendly: Dependant on season/time of day   Contact Information: https://www.cityofrehoboth.com/beach-and-boardwalk 302-227-2233 Read more...

Location: Cape Henlopen State Park, 15099 Cape Henlopen Dr, Lewes, DE 19958   Overview: Built to defend the Delaware Bay and Delaware River and protect domestic shipping. The WWII-era Fort Miles Museum & Historical Area integrates the presentation of a critical period in United States’ history with personal stories of defending our nation’s coastline.   Additional Notes: ADA Accessible: Yes Read more...

Location: Cape Henlopen State Park, 15099 Cape Henlopen Dr, Lewes, DE 19958   Overview: The first, at 56’, was completed in 1885. The second was completed in 1926 after earlier structures failed. It was built on the ocean end of the outer Delaware Breakwater at the mouth of the Delaware Bay, just off Cape Henlopen. The 62’ structure was built Read more...

Location: 43 Cape Henlopen Dr., Lewes, DE 19958   Overview: The Cape May – Lewes Ferry sails 17 miles across the Delaware Bay every day of the year between Lewes, Delaware and Cape May, New Jersey. Passengers (and their vehicles) have taken the 85-minute each-way journey since 1964.   Additional Notes: ADA Accessible Pet Friendly on   Contact Information: https://www.cmlf.com/ Read more...

Location: 1200 Lincoln Blvd, North Cape May, NJ 08204   Overview: The ferry between Cape May, New Jersey and Lewes, Delaware not only provides offers transportation across the Delaware Bay, but it is a great opportunity to view birds and dolphins.   Additional Notes: ADA Accessible Pet Friendly   Contact Information: http://www.cmlf.com/ 800-643-3779​   Photo Credit: Cape May-Lewis   Read more...

Location: Cape May, NJ 08204    Overview: Cape May is a historic landmark city at the tip of the Jersey Cape with authentically restored Victorian homes, that include the Emlen Phisyck Estate, Congress Hall, and the Southern Mansion and more. The Cape May Lighthouse, Trolley Tours, Carriage rides, shopping and great restaurants are few of the attraction found along this Read more...

Location: 707 US-9 North, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210 Overview: The Cape May County Zoo is free and open to the public everyday except Christmas. The Zoo in located on 85 acres and is home to 550 animals representing 250 species.   Additional Notes: ADA Accessible ​Not Pet Friendly   Contact Information: http://www.cmczoo.com/ info@cmczoo.com 609-465-5271   Photo Credits: Cape Read more...

Location: 701 E. Lake Drive, Cape May Point, NJ   Overview: The purpose of the Cape May Bird Observatory is is to conduct research, encourage conservation and organize educational birding and activities. Walking tours and classes are held year round. They sponsor the birding platform at the Cape May State Park and sponsor the World Series of Birding and the Read more...