{"id":174179,"date":"2024-12-05T16:57:10","date_gmt":"2024-12-05T21:57:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/?p=174179"},"modified":"2024-12-05T16:57:10","modified_gmt":"2024-12-05T21:57:10","slug":"cape-may-new-jersey-christmas-activities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/cape-may-new-jersey-christmas-activities\/","title":{"rendered":"A Guide To Cape May, New Jersey at Christmas Time"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"custom_featured_image\" style=\"display:none;\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/12\/cape-may-new-jersey-christmas-activities-copy-800x533.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"cape-may-new-jersey-christmas-activities\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/12\/cape-may-new-jersey-christmas-activities-copy-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/12\/cape-may-new-jersey-christmas-activities-copy-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/12\/cape-may-new-jersey-christmas-activities-copy-640x426.jpg 640w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/12\/cape-may-new-jersey-christmas-activities-copy-585x390.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/12\/cape-may-new-jersey-christmas-activities-copy-263x175.jpg 263w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/12\/cape-may-new-jersey-christmas-activities-copy.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/div><div id=\"custom_category\" style=\"display:none;\">Festive Fun<\/div><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cape May, New Jersey, transforms into a magical winter wonderland during the holiday season, blending its beachy Victorian charm with festive cheer. Known for its historic architecture and coastal beauty, the seaside town provides an enchanting array of <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/jersey-shore-events-december-2024\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">family-friendly activities to celebrate Christmas<\/a>. Whether strolling along gaslit streets on a walking house tour, savoring seasonal treats at Congress Hall, or hopping on a themed trolley ride to take in the twinkling lights, there\u2019s no shortage of ways to soak in the holiday spirit in this picturesque destination. <\/span><b>Read on to learn more about all there is to do in Cape May, New Jersey at Christmas time.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-174184\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/12\/cape-may-new-jersey-christmas-activities-3-800x800.jpg\" alt=\"cape-may-new-jersey-christmas-activities\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/12\/cape-may-new-jersey-christmas-activities-3-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/12\/cape-may-new-jersey-christmas-activities-3-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/12\/cape-may-new-jersey-christmas-activities-3-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/12\/cape-may-new-jersey-christmas-activities-3-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/12\/cape-may-new-jersey-christmas-activities-3-640x640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/12\/cape-may-new-jersey-christmas-activities-3-585x585.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/12\/cape-may-new-jersey-christmas-activities-3.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.caperesorts.com\/congress-hall\/winter-wonderland\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Winter Wonderland at Congress Hall<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-174185\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/12\/cape-may-new-jersey-christmas-activities-2-800x800.jpg\" alt=\"cape-may-new-jersey-christmas-activities\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/12\/cape-may-new-jersey-christmas-activities-2-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/12\/cape-may-new-jersey-christmas-activities-2-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/12\/cape-may-new-jersey-christmas-activities-2-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/12\/cape-may-new-jersey-christmas-activities-2-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/12\/cape-may-new-jersey-christmas-activities-2-640x640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/12\/cape-may-new-jersey-christmas-activities-2-585x585.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/12\/cape-may-new-jersey-christmas-activities-2.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each holiday season, Congress Hall (200 Congress Place) \u2014 the oldest seaside resort in America \u2014 transforms into a Winter Wonderland with an outdoor shopping village and children\u2019s activities. The Enchanted Vendor Village showcases local and regional merchants selling everything from clothing and jewelry to Philadelphia sports fan merch and pet accessories. Kids can enjoy a spin on the merry-go-round or take a train-bound tour through Congress Hall&#8217;s North Pole on the Congress Hall Express. The Winter Wonderland at Congress Hall is open every Thursday through Sunday through December 31st, 2024. Hours of operation can be found on the Congress Hall <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.caperesorts.com\/congress-hall\/winter-wonderland\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/jersey-shore-holiday-shopping-deals-2024\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Introducing The Jersey Shore Girl\u2019s First-Ever Holiday Shopping Deals Guide<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h3>Shop + Stroll Down the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonstreetmall.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Washington Street Mall<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-174183\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/12\/cape-may-new-jersey-christmas-activities-800x800.jpg\" alt=\"cape-may-new-jersey-christmas-activities\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/12\/cape-may-new-jersey-christmas-activities-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/12\/cape-may-new-jersey-christmas-activities-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/12\/cape-may-new-jersey-christmas-activities-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/12\/cape-may-new-jersey-christmas-activities-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/12\/cape-may-new-jersey-christmas-activities-640x640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/12\/cape-may-new-jersey-christmas-activities-585x585.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/12\/cape-may-new-jersey-christmas-activities.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From fashion and accessories to home goods and specialty items, the Washington Street Mall has it all. Washington Street Mall is a pedestrian-only outdoor mall located just a few blocks from the <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/jersey-shore-beaches-nj\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">beach<\/a>. The 75+ small businesses that make up the Washington Street Mall celebrated <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonstreetmall.com\/events\/small-business-saturday\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Small Business Saturday<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on November 30th, 2024 with many businesses hosting sales and specials. Plus, a Christmas choir performed and Santa Claus stopped by for photos from 2PM to 4PM. On December 13th, 2024 the mall will host <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonstreetmall.com\/events\/hospitality-night\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hospitality Night<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> which is a popular Washington Street Mall tradition where participating merchants provide discounts and specials along with free bites and drinks. A full directory of stores at the Washington Street Mall can be found on its <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonstreetmall.com\/shopping\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Watch the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/westcapemay\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">West Cape May Christmas Parade<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The West Cape May Community Christmas Parade has been kicking off the holiday season on the first Saturday in December for the last 58 years. The <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/jersey-shore-holiday-shopping-deals-2024\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">holiday<\/a> parade marches through town beginning at the West Cape May Volunteer Firehouse (732 Broadway), heading South on Broadway, turning east on Perry, and finishing its route through to the end of Carpenter Lane in the City of Cape May. This year, the parade will be held on Saturday, December 7th, 2024 at 5PM.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Attend a Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cape May hosts several different tree-lighting ceremonies during the holiday season. On Saturday, November 23rd, 2024 locals and visitors enjoyed a free performance of holiday classics by the John Walter Cape Community Band and watched Santa light the tree at the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/capemaymac.org\/experience\/christmas-in-cape-may\/holiday-tree-lighting-ceremony\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1879 Emlen Physick Estate<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (1048 Washington Street), which is also Cape May\u2019s Victorian House Museum. The tree lighting ran from 5PM to 8PM. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/capemaylamer.com\/event\/annual-christmas-tree-lighting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">La Mer Beachfront Resort<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (1317 Beach Avenue) hosted its Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on Saturday, November 30th from 5PM to 8PM with live entertainment, firepits, festive drinks, and a visit from Santa Claus. Congress Hall\u2019s annual tree lighting ceremony will take place on Friday, December 6th featuring live music from the Festival Choir. The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.capemaycity.com\/TreeLightingCeremony\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cape May City Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will also be taking place on Friday, December 6th at 7PM in Rotary Park (400 Lafayette Street) with caroling and a special visit from Santa Claus.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Go on a Holiday-Themed Trolley Ride<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/capemaymac.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cape May MAC<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Museums + Art + Culture located at 1048 Washington Street) hosts a few different trolley ride experiences during the holiday season. The \u201c<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cmmac.ticketapp.org\/portal\/product\/29\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Holiday Lights<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d trolley ride takes passengers through the historic streets of Cape May to admire the gorgeous Victorian houses adorned with twinkling lights. \u201c<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cmmac.ticketapp.org\/portal\/product\/30\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Santa\u2019s Trolley Rides<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d are led by Mrs. Claus who tells stories and leads holiday songs on a jolly holiday ride through town. The \u201c<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cmmac.ticketapp.org\/portal\/product\/31\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spirited Cape May Christmas Trolley Ride<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d shares stories of ghostly appearances in the 1879 Physick House as well as recordings of shadowy spirits strolling around Cape May on cold December nights. \u200b\u200bThe trolleys are open-air and blankets are recommended.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Take a Christmas Candlelight House Tour<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cape May MAC launched its first Christmas house tour in 1974 and it has been a beloved annual tradition and a highlight of the holiday season in <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/cape-may-things-to-do-new-jersey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cape May<\/a> ever since. The Christmas Candlelight House Tour will be provided on December 7th, 14th, and 21st in 2024. Participants will stroll along gaslit streets and visit homes, inns, bed and breakfasts, churches, and hotels to see interiors decorated for the holidays. This self-guided walking tour is centered in a 3\/4-square-mile area of the Cape May Historic District. Ticket purchasers obtain a map and wristband the day before or the day of the tour at the Physick Estate (1048 Washington Street). Advance purchase is highly recommended. Trolley shuttles will not be provided. Tickets for the Christmas Candlelight House Tour can be purchased <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cmmac.ticketapp.org\/portal\/product\/26\/events\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Eat, Drink, + Be Merry<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From guided walking tours to last-minute gift shopping, a visit to Cape May during the holiday season will definitely work up a thirst and an appetite. For light fare, visitors are invited to experience the magic of the holiday season at La Mer Beachfront Resort\u2019s Nutcracker Tea Party on December 8th and 15th, 2024. The resort is also hosting <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sevenrooms.com\/experiences\/thepierhouse\/brunch-with-santa-5085262107869184\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brunch with Santa and Mrs. Claus<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on December 14th and December 21st at 1317 Beach Avenue. Exit Zero Filling Station \u2014 a casual American restaurant with a retro diner vibe \u2014 is hosting <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.exitzero.com\/happenings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">themed brunches<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> throughout December featuring <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Polar Express, Elf, <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> How The Grinch Stole Christmas<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Exit Zero is also hosting a brunch with the Grinch on Sunday, December 15th with a themed menu at 110 Sunset Boulevard. For those looking to indulge in some adult beverages, the Willow Creek Winery is hosting its annual <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/willowcreekwinerycapemay.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sleigh the Holidays Sip + Shop<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> market event at 168 Stevens Street.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Check Out \u201cAn Old Fashioned Christmas Exhibit\u201d<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cAn Old-Fashioned Christmas Exhibit: Holiday Traditions through the Years,\u201d is a yuletide display at The Carroll Gallery located in the Carriage House on the grounds of the 1879 Emlen Physick Estate. The charming exhibit features a stately Christmas tree, a Dept. 56 Dickens Village, model trains, nostalgic photos from Christmas past, toys, a place to drop off letters to Santa, and much more. Admission to \u201c<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/capemaymac.org\/experience\/carroll-gallery\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An Old Fashioned Christmas Exhibit<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d is free.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>See More: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themontclairgirl.com\/christmas-things-to-do-new-jersey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">8 Christmas-Themed Activities in New Jersey<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Plan a Holiday-Themed Weekend Getaway<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/best-hotels-jersey-shore-asbury-park-long-branch-new-jersey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hotels<\/a>, resorts, Airbnbs, and inns in Cape May are just as magical in the winter as they are in the summertime. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.caperesorts.com\/beach-plum-farm-cottages?tabId=special_460#specials\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beach Plum Farm<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (140 Stevens Street) provides a special, holly jolly \u201cHoliday Home\u201d getaway that includes a guided candle-making session at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/pourcapemay\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">POUR<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (405 West Perrt Street), a wreath-making and table-scaping session, and a farm-fresh lunch on Monday afternoon + breakfast each morning while staying at its adorable farm cottages. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themasoncottage.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Mason Cottage<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (623-625 Columbia Avenue) \u2014 a Cape May bed and breakfast known for its award-winning holiday decorations and designer Christmas trees \u2014 is a quaint and charming inn with a cozy parlor fireplace, which is perfect for relaxing in front of after a day of shopping and sightseeing. The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/stay_lokal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lokal<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/stay_lokal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Hotel<\/a> (5 Stockton Place) is a micro-resort and boutique hotel that is pet-friendly and has a heated pool. With their unique blend of charm, comfort, and holiday cheer, Cape May&#8217;s hotels provide a wonderful home base for creating unforgettable holiday memories.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/category\/lifestyle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-120157\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/1-e1658249565719-800x240.jpg\" alt=\"read more button\" width=\"300\" height=\"90\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/1-e1658249565719-800x240.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/1-e1658249565719-1024x307.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/1-e1658249565719-768x230.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/1-e1658249565719-585x176.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/1-e1658249565719.jpg 1170w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Festive FunCape May, New Jersey, transforms into a magical winter wonderland during the holiday season, blending its beachy Victorian charm with festive&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":386,"featured_media":174182,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"categories":[9658,7802,7997,9640,9263],"tags":[9686,9673,9702,9692],"class_list":["post-174179","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cape-may","category-kid-friendly","category-lifestyle","category-jersey-shore-towns","category-winter","tag-family-fun","tag-jersey-shore","tag-lifestyle","tag-tourist-attractions"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.6 (Yoast SEO v27.6) - 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