North Cape May, New JerseyCape May Point State ParkCold Spring Presbyterian ChurchCape May LighthousePoverty BeachBoardwalk ChapelBrandywine Shoal Light
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North Cape May

North Cape May is a town in Cape May district, New Jersey, United States of about 3,226 people. Within 50 km by road there are 160 places to visit: 58 beaches & coast, 27 wildlife, forests & gardens and 14 churches. The must-see places are Cape May Point State Park, Cold Spring Presbyterian Church and SS Atlantus.

38.9821° N, 74.9579° WPop. 3,226

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Within 30 km121 places
Within 50 km160
Must-see98
Notable126
Best timeOctober to March

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The 3 places worth the trip

Cape May Point State Park, nature spot near North Cape May
Must-see

Cape May Point State Park

Nature spot · 3 km

Cold Spring Presbyterian Church, church near North Cape May
Must-see

Cold Spring Presbyterian Church

Church · 5 km

SS Atlantus, attraction near North Cape May
Must-see

SS Atlantus

Attraction · 5 km

Places near North Cape May by type

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One day from North Cape May

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:41 pm

47 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave North Cape May
  2. Cape May Lighthousebeach · 1.5 hrs
  3. Poverty Beachbeach · 1.5 hrs
  4. Boardwalk Chapelchurch · 30 min
  5. Hereford Inlet Lightheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Cold Spring Presbyterian Churchchurch · 30 min
  7. Back in North Cape May
Today’s loopNorth Cape MayStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near North Cape May?

Cape May Point State Park (nature spot, about 3 km), Cold Spring Presbyterian Church (church, about 5 km), SS Atlantus (attraction, about 5 km), Cape May Lighthouse (beach, about 7 km), Poverty Beach (beach, about 10 km), Boardwalk Chapel (church, about 15 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of North Cape May?

160 places on Spotwander: 58 beaches & coast, 27 wildlife, forests & gardens, 14 churches, 16 forts & heritage, 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest beach to North Cape May?

Higbee Beach, about 3 km by road; Cape May Lighthouse (7 km) is next.

Which is the nearest sanctuary to North Cape May?

Cape May Point State Park, about 3 km by road; Cresse Island (12 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from North Cape May?

Start in North Cape May, visit Cape May Lighthouse, then Poverty Beach, then Boardwalk Chapel, then Hereford Inlet Light, then Cold Spring Presbyterian Church, and drive back — about 47 km by road in all.