Life takes an unhurried pace at the Jersey Cape, endlessly unfolding the time and space needed to slip away from the everyday. Stretching beyond traditional beach settings and activities, the perfect summer getaway in Cape May County, New Jersey extends inland to encompass quaint small towns, idyllic farmlands rich in history and a variety of outdoor adventures too.

Begin with a trip to enchanting, and oh so charming, Cape May. Come for the outstanding examples of Victorian architecture, often referred to as “painted ladies,” and stay for the modern cuisine, arts, and cultural scene in America’s oldest seaside resort town. Be sure to shop for a few things like antiques, clothing, candy and more at the Washington Street Mall. Plan to take a tour of the Emlen Physick Estate or hop aboard a trolley and discover the history of the town.

Just over the bridge, you’ll [...]