While Cape May is beautiful any time of the year, it really sparkles during the holiday season. Victorian homes and historic B&Bs get decked out for the holidays with extravagant light displays for all to see. Celebrate the season and discover the best places to see Christmas lights in Cape May.
Light Up Cape May
The annual Light Up Cape May event hosts local businesses and residences to compete for first, second, and third place in a variety of categories for the best holiday light display.
The best way to see the winners is by taking a drive or a walk on your own or hopping on a trolley tour hosted by the Cape May MAC (Museum and Arts and Culture). Tours usually begin at the Emlen Physick Estate.
Discover below the 2021 winners of the Light Up Cape May contest!
Top Residences:
West Cape May Winners
1. Hoffman 408 4th St
2. Oetinger 315 3rd St23-625
Cape May Winners
1. DeGroff 201 Congress St
2. Hulce 409 Jefferson St
Top Business:
1. Elaine’s 513 Lafayette St
2. Bedford Inn 805 Stockton Ave
3. Luther Ogden Inn 815 Kearney St
Top Window Display:
1. Cape May Fish Market 408 Washington St
2. Bath Time 318 Washington St
3. Victorious 302 Washington St
Best Olde Fashioned Display:
Mason Cottage 623-625 Columbia Ave
Judges Choice:
- 112 Pearl St West Cape May
- 113 Pearl St West Cape May
- 116 Pearl St West Cape May
Peoples Choice:
Hein Residence 7 Swan Ave
Emlen Physick Estate
During the holiday season, the Emlen Physick Estate is a must to see and experience. One of the best ways to see Christmas lights in Cape May is with the Winter Wonderland Tour where visitors can walk the grounds and view the whimsical displays and lights. Plus, inside the Old-Fashioned Christmas exhibit that features a large Christmas tree, model trains, and a Dickens village collection.
Washington Street Mall
Stroll the streets of the Washington Street Mall for one of the best places to see Christmas lights in Cape May. New this year are the popular bistro-style string lights! Be sure to also visit the decorative gazebo at Rotary Park nearby where the town’s Old-fashioned Christmas tree is on display.
Stay at Stockton Inns
Once the holidays are over and the new year arrives, start making your summer plans to visit Cape May! Stockton Inns of Cape May is the perfect place for your Cape May vacation. With the beach and boardwalk directly across the street from our Victorian mansion and family-style motel, summer fun isn’t far away.
Romantics love the 1872 Victorian Stockton Manor, and families love the well-appointed motel rooms at the Stockton Inn. We look forward to welcoming you this summer!
