Top Things to Do in Cape May This Winter
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Happy New Year! Whether you’re looking for a break from the holiday craziness or a romantic getaway, Cape May has so much to offer during the winter months.
Check out the top winter events in and around Cape May.
1. Events at Nauti Spirits Distillery
Trivia Night at Nauti Spirits Distillery
Nauti Spirits Distillery is hosting a Trivia Night on January 14th at 6:00 pm. Admission is free, but you must be 21 or over. Prizes will be awarded to the winners.
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Nauti Spirits Distillery Kestrel Release Party
Nauti Spirits Distillery is hosting a Kestrel Release Party for it’s new, limited edition bourbon whiskey. This whiskey is a swift-aged small barrel bourbon and was inspired by the falcon who is “a regular in our fields,” according to Nauti Spirits. The release party weekend will take place Friday-Sunday January 22-24th.
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Build Your Own Craft Cocktail Night
Nauti Spirits is hosting a “Build Your Own Craft Cocktail Night” on January 22nd at 6:00 pm. The event costs $50 per person and includes three cocktails. Click here to learn more.
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2. Events at Exit Zero
Exit Zero Festive Station’s holiday shopping village has been transformed into private “ski lodges” for the winter! The new Exit Zero Ski Lodge is open every day and features overhead heaters and ski-related decor. The Ski Lodges can accommodate 2-6 people per tent and are open for dinner daily from 3:00-9:00pm and brunch on Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00am to 2:00pm. The lodges will not be taking reservations. They are on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Exit Zero Airstream
Are you looking for a unique, private dining space to celebrate a special occasion? Exit Zero has transformed a 1956 Airstream Bubble trailer into a unique, private dining space! Local artists, Brian DeMusz and Mike DeMusz, have painted the interior of the plane with a 60s pattern and Exit Zero has decorated the inside with vintage decor, including a record player guests can use. The Airstream Bubble is available for private dining daily at 3:00, 5:00, and 7:00pm, and available for brunch on Saturday and Sunday at 11:00 am and 1:00pm. The Airstream Bubble costs $25 for couples to rent or $50 for parties of 3-6. To reserve your special celebration, call 609-770-8479.
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Although there will be no Burns Supper this year because of COVID risks and restrictions, on Saturday, January 30th, Exit Zero will be offering a five-course Gourmet Scots Dinner, in tribute to Rabbie Burns. To maintain social distancing, there will be three seatings: 4pm, 6pm and 8pm. A few Burns poetry recitals and Celtic music from the Philadelphia acclaimed John Byrne duo will be featured throughout the dinner. Tickets for the Gourmet Scots Dinner cost $65 per person. To make reservations, call 609-770-8479.
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3. Romantic Things to Do
Tour Downtown Cape May in a Private Horse Carriage
Is there anything more romantic than a horse-drawn carriage? If you’re looking for things to do on your romantic getaway to Cape May this February, booking a private tour of Cape May on a horse-drawn carriage should definitely be one. The Cape May Carriage Company has been offering carriage rides through Cape May’s historic district since 1982! No two tours are the same as each tour takes a slightly different route and features different stories by your carriage driver about the history of Cape May. Couples can reserve their private carriage ride daily from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM (weather conditions permitting). For More Information, click here.
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Wine & Chocolate Tasting at Hawk Haven Winery
Calling all chocolate and wine lovers! For the whole month of February, Hawk Haven Winery is offering a Wine & Chocolate Tasting daily. The Winery has paired six of their most popular wines with Vosges Haut-Chocolat gourmet chocolates. Tickets cost $30 per person and includes a classic souvenir glass. Due to social distancing, reservation are required and limited, and prepayment is required. To make your reservation, click here.
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Watch the Sunset on the Beach
Cape May beach sunsets are amazing! And the best part of winter sunsets on the beach is that they aren’t crowded, which definitely adds to its romantic appeal! Pack some warm clothes and a beach blanket, and watch the sunset with your loved one, family, or friends. Some top Cape May sunset spots are:
Fire Pit Fridays at Willow Creek Farm & Winery
Fire Pit Friday’s are back at Willow Creek Farm & Winery in Cape May! Starting at 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm, Willow Creek is offering farm-fresh favorites from the grill, locally grown glasses and bottles of wine, and live local music. Grab some family and friends, and un-wine by the fire pit under the starlit sky of Willow Creek Farm. Reservations are required for table service so call 609-770-8782 to reserve your table!
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Get Take from Two Black Dogs Pub
Voted one of the best places to eat in South Jersey, the Two Black Dogs Cafe is a great spot to order takeout from with your special someone. Two Black Dogs Cafe and Take Out is one of the only restaurants in all of South Jersey that offers an English pub style menu! Click here to view the menu.
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Valentines at the Willow Creek Vineyard
On February 14th Willow Creek Winery is hosting a sweetheart 5-course and wine pairing dinner. Because of socially-distancing, seating is extremely limited. Make your reservation here. View the 5-course dinner and wine pairing menu below:
1st Course
Dueling Crab stuffed with shrimp, citrus cream
Jackfruit crabcake, citrus coconut “cream”
Wine | 2018 Malvasia Bianca Front Field– Steel-fermented, lush white wine with aromas of honey & pear.
2nd Course
Caprese Stack
balsamic reduction, basil chiffonade
Tomato-tofu Stack
balsamic reduction, basil chiffonade
Wine | 2019 Pinot Gris- Estate grown, steel fermented, citrus tones with hints of pear and apricot. Would recommend water or club soda to cleanse the palate.
3rd Course
Mint Sorbet
4th Course
Smoked Prime Rib
with horseradish mashed potatoes, truffled haricot vert
Blackened Salmon
topped with mango chutney, herbed rice, truffled haricot vert
Roasted Vegetable Zucchini Roll
sauced with lemon-shallot olive oil, herbed rice
Wine | 2019 Bacchus Red– A meritage of our 2017 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon & 2016 & 17 Lemberger. Bold and earthy, with deep red fruit notes balanced with savory spice.
5th Course
Hand-dipped dark-chocolate-covered strawberries
Wine | Wilde Cock Red– California Cabernet Sauvignon blended with Estate Merlot, lush, full-bodied table red, with notes of blackberry, & a subtly spicy finish.
Photo Credit: Willow Creek Winery
Located in Cape May’s Point State Park, the Cape May LightHouse, built-in 1859, has seen more than 2.5 million visitors climb the historic
lighthouse since it opened to the public in 1968. The LightHouse is open for climbs Saturdays 12:00pm-3:00pm January-March (Closed January 11th to February 6th, 2021 for maintenance) and costs $12 for adults, $8 for children ages 3-12 and is free for members. To learn more about the history of the LightHouse, click here.
Bella Vida Café is sharing the love! Every weekend in February if you receive a free app of your choice with the purchase of a dinner for two. They are also still taking reservations for Valentine’s Day weekend-Friday, Saturday & Sunday. To make your reservation, call (609)-884-6332.
Whether you’re looking for something romantic to do with your loved one for Valentine’s Day or something fun during the winter months, we have a deal for you! From January 4th to March 21st, you can book a moonlight ride on the Cape May Lewes Ferry and dine at Grain on the Rocks in the Lewes terminal for a special price. Receive 25% of your round-trip when booking for the 7:45 pm moonlight sail and 10% off same-day dining at Grain on the Rocks. Use the code MOON21 to book your moonlight sail online and simply show your moonlight sail confirmation at Grain On the Rocks to receive 10% off your meal. For more information, click here.
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Comedy Night at Nauti Spirits Distillery
Are you looking for a laugh with your significant other this Valentine’s Day weekend? On February 13th from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Nauti Spirits is hosting a Comedy Night featuring comedians, John Ovalles, Adam Nutter, Neil Wood, Von Brown, Adam Gabel, and Shaina Kanter. Admission to this event is $20 and tickets can be purchased here.
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Get a Couple’s Massage at Cape May Day Spa
Looking for something relaxing to do with your loved one on your romantic getaway to Cape May this Valentine’s Day? Treat your loved one (and yourself) to Cape May’s elegantly designed couple’s massages at Cape May Day Spa. Cape May day Spa offers four different couples treatments:
The Sweet Escape for Two
The Ultimate Sweet Escape for Two
Love, Head to Toe, and
Side by Side Massage for Two
All of these treatments are featured in their specially designed ‘Couples Rooms’ that boast oversized whirlpool tubs, and more! For more information on a Couples Massage at Cape May Day Spa, click here.
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CHOCOLATE & WINE PAIRING at Jessie Creek Winery
Who doesn’t love chocolate and wine? From February 12-14th, Jessie Creek Winery is hosting a Chocolate and Wine Pairing. You and your special someone will enjoy 5 perfectly paired wines with 5 handmade Bumblebee Sweet treats. Tickets are $25 per person. Reservations are required and can be made here.
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