This was my kind of place! I love this little shop with the perfect mix of housewares, antiques,…read moresoaps, candles, gifts and more. The owners are SUPER nice and have three adorable little dogs, including the sweetest little white dog named Beanie, who I fell in love with! My mom and I both spent the last of our travel money at this cute store. It's right off of main street and soooooo cute! The owner was so nice and spent time talking with us about the town and the culture... I love Threadgoodes!

Fantastic location to watch the sunset and see the sun create glimmering patterns across the bay…read more It was a cold and chilly evening when we stopped there. We mostly stayed in the car. Because only one other person was there, we were able to easily get a place to park. I can imagine this being a very popular place to come and watch the sun disappear, particularly when the weather is warmer and you can enjoy the moment instead of try to stay warm. There's a gazebo where you can sit. There's also a small pier but I wasn't sure if that was part of the park or private property so we didn't investigate.

This used to be a nice place to visit. Unfortunately now the homeless people have moved in and…read moreyou'll probably be harassed, certainly when it's relatively empty. It wasn't always this way, not sure if it changed after the new governor took over. But it makes sense.

So... I'll be honest and state up front that I do not remember anything from the Winterfest of…read moreLights except for a surfing penguin in shorts that reminded me of Kid Cuisines... when I look back to that day, I remember finding a parking spot, walking, and then everything was a blur until I saw that magnificent light statue of a surfing penguin. It was blindingly bright that every moment from that day dimmed in comparison and I was instantly transported to my childhood where I was microwaving a cardboard tray of Salisbury steak, frozen corn, and what I thought was pudding but after the microwave was done it was a brownie. Beep beep beep... as I opened the microwave, a bright light shone and I was transported back to present day... staring at that penguin light statue. This must be what it's like to find god.

Winterfest of lights is an annual tradition however this year I couldn't help but notice the…read moreincrease in price, the decrease in concessions being set up and the walking trail versus the option to ride a trolley which at one time was a nice addition. It's $6 per adult and kids are free, in order to ride the three kids rides you must have a $5 wrist band although they encourage you to buy online you can buy at the walk up. Execution is nice, lines are short and people are friendly. The exhibit is also pretty expansive while engaging you can complete in about 45 minutes to an hour.

Clean, beautiful, safe boardwalk. Yes it's incredibly crowded in July but June and mid August are…read morefabulous. Lots of various shops and places to eat. Great lifeguarded beach. .

A classic, wooden boardwalk with a lot of shops and restaurants to visit. While a nice walk, there…read moreare some unsavory smells and shops you can pass by. Smoke shops are prevalent in this area, but you can easily pass them. Crowding is to be expected in a public place like this in summer, but it has great energy.

This is the stuff movies are made of... a remote fishing island with nary a car in sight…read more.. picturesque scenery with ferry boats as transportation... quirky townsfolk in a village of yesteryear with gravestones in backyard marshes. Let the story unfold... A visit to Tangier Island has been on my "to do" list for years! Due to its rapid erosion, some experts say the island may not be around much longer, so I thought I'd better make the trip before the island sinks into the Chesapeake's abyss. I'm not a fan of boats or open water bodies, hence I'd been apprehensive to hop the ferry boat over the Chesapeake Bay towards Tangier. But I finally mustered up the nerve and boarded the Chesapeake Breeze ferry. The ride wasn't bad at all! As a precaution, Hubby and I used some essential oils provided at the dock store to prevent motion sickness. Naught to fear, all was well! From Reedville in the Northern Neck, it took approximately 1 1/2 hours to reach Tangier Island which is set upon the Eastern Shore between Virginia and Maryland. Upon approaching the shore, it was obvious this little island is a true fisherman's village. We docked in a marina and disembarked on one of several piers surrounded by rows of crab baskets. Once on land, we were greeted by a row of golf cart guides, known as Tangier taxis, asking if we wanted a tour of the island. Yes please! Tourism is second to crabbing and fishing as the island's source of income. The tour took a mere 15 minutes and costs $5. The island is about 3 miles long and 1 mile wide so you can see why the tour was a short one! We coasted on the main road that loops around the island while our informative, and not a little bit robotic, guide delineated facts and figures about this "floating village". With a population of about 400, she explained that there are only about a dozen cars on the island and most people travel by bicycle, moped, or golf cart or simply hoof it. We crossed several foot bridges on our tour which went over the marshy, saturated wetlands. Our guide narrated some island history and waved at the few points of interest: the tiny post office, one school (classes may have as few as 6 students each), the medical building (a doctor visits the island twice a week but they have 3 nurses on the island), the church, the 4 gift shops, the 2 B&Bs, the handful of restaurants (maybe 5?) and the Tangier Island History Museum. There's one policeman, no jail, no crime to speak of. Many family back yards contain grave stones and there are tombs all over the island due to lack of burial land. After the tour was walked the island ourselves to get a closer look at our surroundings. Because the water has inundated the land, many homes and businesses have makeshift bridges or wide plank boards on their soggy lawns to gain access from the house to the shed or the street. Most of the structures here are weather-beaten and worn and some are dilapidated. It's as if the whole town could use a coat of paint! But the buildings still stand as a testament to this island's fight for survival. We witnessed some beautiful wildlife. Beautiful herons and egrets stood in the marshes. Osprey nests sat on pylons. We saw flocks of barn swallows and other birds. Crabs and sea life flourished. Butterflies danced around us. It was peaceful, lush and serene. We passed several fishermen casting their rods in the many surrounding inlets as walked along the shore observing the crabbing and oyster boats. The water tower can be seen from anywhere on the island. Happy to support the tourism trade, we visited all the gift and souvenir shops and bought some jackets for the ferry ride home. We also paid a visit to the museum which gave an in depth overview of the island's colorful history including tales of Captain John Smith, Indians, and the War of 1812. We stocked up on books and post cards of Tangier. We took the ferryman's advice and went to lunch at one of the restaurants that served crab cakes. He suggested we not leave the island before trying this famous favorite food of the locals. Fisherman's Corner was a cute little no fuss diner that fit the bill. My hubby said they were some of the best crab cakes he'd ever had! Afterwards we meandered over to Four Brothers to grab a soft serve cone and chill for a spell. I felt like time traveler in this town! We couldn't get cell service, and didn't see anyone tied to their phones which was refreshing. Here you could really live in the moment. Soon enough the ferry came to take us back to "civilization". I can hardly imagine what it would be like living day to day in this isolated environment but I was glad to capture a glimpse of this unique floating wonder. It was an experience that I will not soon forget! If you get a chance to visit, go before it melts into obscurity. Pan out. And scene...

Needed to write an update as I was recently here for their fall pumpkin season. It's so much more…read morethan a pumpkin patch though! They have all kinds of activities for kids, from pumpkin "bowling" to a corn pit & corn maze! It's a-maze-ing (see what I did there?!)!

This farm is a gem! Loved the owners! Great pick your own pumpkins. My son loved watching the…read moretractor plant strawberries. The whole family loved the awesome and engaging pirate corn maze this year! Will definitely be back for berries and for the fall next year!

I see only one review. I originally went in 2005 & it was pretty good got kettle corn & have been…read moreback to Cape May several times since but because of weather, other things planned didnt attend again until 2019 & even though the place was crowded(constantly squeezing past people & dogs & this was just a few months before the Pandemic but fortunately it hadnt reached here yet), there was in my opinion either junk or way overpriced items so neither of us bought anything. I've not been back to Cape May but the next time coming here will be my last option if there is a 1-2 hour window with nothing else planned

We missed this festival last year and I was determined to catch it this year. It is quite a large…read moreevent and I was surprised at all of the things they had there. Lots of food vendors and a hodge podge of crafters and yard sale type of items. It was quite interesting to see how the food vendors incorporate Lima beans into their dishes. The festival was quite crowded and there were a lot of ppl there. There was live music and a Lima bean queen, King, and I think princess contest. At every festival, I am most excited about the food, of course. I got a pistachio and Lima bean muffin which was excellent. The aromatic flavors of the pistachio were amazing. The Lima beans inside were a little strange and didn't add much to the muffin besides a weird hard bean texture. I also bought some Kobe sliders with a Lima bean aioli. The aioli didn't add much flavor either. Not a strong Lima bean presence. Lima beans don't have that much flavor to begin with so there wasn't much to expect I guess. I didn't try any other Lima bean specialities bc I wasn't very hungry plus the lines were a little insane. I did notice that the ppl selling Lima bean chili was quite popular. There were also a lot of Lima bean merchandise for sale: t shirts, hoodies, hats & caps, and bags. We didn't explore that much bc we were socializing with some friends at the festival. Oops. Oh well there's always next year! Overall, I had fun and the hubs was impressed with this festival. Most of the ones we've been to so far were pretty dinky and boring. This one was lively and bumping! I sure would hope so since it's their 30th annual Lima bean festival. Come check it out next year bc we surely will!

If you are visiting the Lewes, DE terminal building at the Cape May Lewes Ferry, take a walk…read morethrough the restaurant's back door to the waterfront for some great scenery and a memorial to the sailors who were lost in the nearby waters and washed ashore on the local beaches over the centuries. You'll see a 1983 marker in a small landscaped area that was the joint effort between  the Delaware River & Bay Authority, the Colonel David Hall Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Lewes Historical Society. It's inscription reads: UNKNOWN SAILORS' CEMETERY Lewes has been a Port of Call and a Harbor of Refuge since the 17th century. For generations during the age of sail, a public burial ground in this immediate locality became the final resting place for hundreds of sailors who lost their lives and whose unidentified bodies were here cast ashore. In remembrance of those persons whose remains are sheltered on this shore, this memorial is placed. May they find eternal repose.

CAPE MAY: the town has a lot of beach areas and the city beaches and promenade/boardwalk covers…read morethe 2.5 miles parallel to Beach Avenue. Information is a bit confusing because when we were there, the signage says dogs are allowed from 9/15-5/15. But, their website says "Dogs are permitted on Cape May City beaches only during the months of November, December, January, February and March." Use caution, keep your pup on a leash, and make sure you pick up after them.

Cape May doesn't have a boardwalk, they have a "promenade" -- oh la la! With all deserved affection…read more(and this one deserves a lot), the promenade is a MUST DO on your visit to Cape May. Many people like to watch the sunset from Sunset Beach, but I think strolling along the promenade at sunset beats all! This endearing feature of Cape May is as popular with locals as it is with visitors. You are literally walking the tip of NJ, looking out at the vast ocean. Just a wonderful spot to visit! The promenade is a concrete/asphalt, raised walkway, about the height of a boardwalk (their last boarded walk was destroyed by a nor'easter in 1962). The walkway runs along Beach Avenue, between the ave and Cape May Beach. It is almost two miles long. Along the promenade, there are public restrooms every half mile, as well as some seasonal "beach shack" type places, but most businesses (mainly a LOT of hotels) are just across the street, facing the beach. You'll get a nice tour of downtown Cape May on one side, and a beautiful beach and dune view on the other side! The view is popular enough for weddings to be held along the promenade, at the pavilion at Cove Beach. During the summer season, beach tags are required on beaches, but they are never required on the promenade. Also, just as dogs are permitted on Cape May beaches at some times of the year (depends on the beach), they may enjoy the promenade in Nov-March. From May-Oct bikes and skates are only allowed from 10am-4pm. Alcohol is never allowed. Handicap access is via numerous entry ramps. Paid meter parking is available along the promenade on Beach Ave. Benches for sitting, street lamps in the evening.