Mike's Epic Road Trips
Southern New Jersey ~ Spring 2006
Going to the beach is not exactly my idea of a great vacation. However, there are others who think differently. But, as you will see, Southern New Jersey has much more to offer than crowds and beaches.
Bellplane State Forest
Belleplain State Forest was established in 1928 by the State of New Jersey for recreation, wildlife management, timber production, and water conservation.
Cape May Architecture
Today, 600 buildings in Cape May are on the National Register of Historic Places. Even to those who can't distinguish the Queen Anne architectural style from a queen bee, strolling among these meticulously preserved buildings is like disembarking from a time machine.
Source: Baltimore Sun
Cape May Beach
The Beach, dunes, wetlands, people watching, Piping Plovers, Horshoe Crabs...
The Jetty Hotel
"The Jetty Hotel offers stunningly furnished rooms, with two double beds or one king-sized bed, overlooking the ocean." So states the hotel web page, any way.
CapeMay Migratory Bird Refuge
"The The Cape May Migratory Bird Refuge, also known as "The Meadows" is located on the southwest tip of the Cape May peninsula a\has beautiful dunes, fresh and saltwater marshes, meadows, ponds, and a full mile of beachfront.