Cape May transforms into Victorian holiday wonderland

CAPE MAY, NJ – Starting November 22, America’s oldest seaside resort becomes a living Christmas card with An Old-Fashioned Christmas in Cape May, featuring gaslit streets, garland-covered inns, and festive tours continuing through January.


Key Points

  • Runs November 22–January 2026.
  • Features historic house tours, trolley rides, and holiday events.
  • Takes place throughout Cape May.

Victorian charm meets holiday spirit

The event turns the entire town into a Dickens-style Christmas village, inviting visitors to stroll, shop, and celebrate surrounded by 19th-century architecture and timeless cheer.