Cape May, New Jersey

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19 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.

• Cape May Historic District · 0.6 mi · Historical Marker

  Cape May is one of the oldest seaside resorts in America, with the largest collection of Victorian-era homes in the country.

• Cape May Historic District · 0.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine a seaside escape so popular, it helped define what a summer vacation even *is* in America. That's Cape May. By the mid-1800s, wealthy Philadelphians and New Yorkers flocked here, drawn by the cool ocean breezes…

• Harriet Tubman Museum · 1.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Did you know Harriet Tubman's bravery extended far beyond the Underground Railroad? She played a crucial role right here in New Jersey. Between 1850 and 1860, Tubman worked in Cape May during the summers. She wasn't…

• Congress Hall (Cape May hotel) · 1.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Pulling up to Congress Hall? You're looking at a place that once served as the Summer White House! It all started in 1816 as a wooden boarding house nicknamed "Tommy's Folly." Thomas Hughes, the owner, later renamed it…

• Fire Control Tower No. 23 · 3.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Look out your window! See that tower? During World War II, it was a silent sentinel, scanning the horizon for enemy ships as part of a crucial coastal defense system. This unassuming structure, Fire Control Tower No.…

• Caribbean Motel · 4.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Step back in time at this perfectly preserved example of Doo-Wop architecture in the Wildwoods Shore Resort Historic District. The Caribbean Motel is a prime example of the iconic architectural style that defines the…

• Marine National Bank · 5.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  This unassuming building holds a silent piece of Wildwood's past, a time when local banks were cornerstones of the community. The Marine National Bank first opened its doors here in 1908. Then, in 1927, the bank…

• Cape Henlopen State Park · 14.7 mi · Historical Marker

  Fort Miles at Cape Henlopen guarded the mouth of Delaware Bay against German U-boats during World War II.

• National Harbor of Refuge and Delaware Breakwater Harbor Historic District · 14.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine sailing into the Delaware Bay in the 1800s, desperate for shelter from a storm. This is why this spot is so important. Before the Delaware Breakwater, ships faced treacherous conditions. Construction began in…

• Delaware Breakwater · 15.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Ever wonder what keeps Lewes Harbor safe from the Atlantic's fury? Look out at the Delaware Breakwater, a monumental engineering feat that has stood guard since the 19th century. This isn't just a pile of rocks; it's a…

• Fort Miles · 15.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  You're driving near a place that once stood as a crucial line of defense against Nazi U-boats. This is Fort Miles. Construction began in 1938 and the fort was named after Lieutenant General Nelson A. Miles in 1941. As…

• Fourteen Foot Bank Light · 17.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Look out there! That lighthouse, Fourteen Foot Bank, was a true game-changer when it was built in 1886. It was the very first lighthouse in the entire world to use a revolutionary pneumatic caisson foundation. Before…