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Victorian streetscape in Cape May decorated with holiday garland and glowing lights at dusk on New Year's Eve.
Cape May · Jersey Shore

Cape May New Year’s Eve: Galas, Festive Dining, and Coastal Winter Charm

From grand historic ballroom galas to candlelit Victorian dining rooms and windswept beach walks, here is how to spend the final night of the year in Cape May.

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A guide to America’s East Coast, from the places worth a detour to the stays, tables and coastal roads worth remembering.

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Stories to start with

Editor’s Picks

Places and ideas we would put in front of a friend planning their next trip.

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Explore by place

Follow the Coast

From New England harbors to the Lowcountry and Florida, move through the coast one region at a time.

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On the road

Weekends Worth the Drive

Short escapes, coastal routes and the kind of detours that turn a free weekend into a story.

The yellow facade of Congress Hall illuminated at dusk in late November in Cape May
05 / Destination in focus

Cape May

Cape May rewards a slower look, with places, stays and stories that make the coast feel specific.

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The Seaboard Letter

One place. One stay. One table. One reason to go.

A considered note from America’s East Coast: memorable places, standout stays, good tables, and a reason to plan the next trip.

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