Ready to hit the beach? It's time for our annual look at what's in store down the Shore this summer. Our cover story is an in-depth report on Cape May. Our senior editor checks out the dining scene down at Revel. We visit with a group of friends who have been sharing a summer rental in Avalon for years. Plus, we've got plenty to say about our favorite Shore activities and events, from bird-watching to beach yoga. This year's Shore Guide has it all. We encourage you to dive in...
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Ecotourism
Cape May's Birdman
If it’s Monday morning, Pete Dunne is sharing his love for avian life with a lucky group of bird watchers.
People
Change in Course
Suddenly alone, Nancy Gallimore converted her gritty LBI fishing business into the Sand Castle, an elegant B&B.
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Destination: Cape May
The Victorians still reign, but upscale newcomers have brought 21st-century appeal to Jersey’s southernmost resort.
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Cape May: Beyond the Beach
Cape May pulses year-round with things to do. Many of the cultural and historic events are under the auspices of MAC, the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts and Humanities (capemaymac.org). Here are some of Cape May’s most popular attractions:
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A Cape May Stay
Best-known for its historic B&Bs, Cape May now offers an array of hotels and motels for a range of budgets. Here’s a sampling of the varied accommodations. (Note: None of Cape May’s hotels are directly on the ocean; those with Beach Avenue addresses are just across the street from the beach and offer easy beach access.)
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Cape May: All Manner of Menus
One of New Jersey’s best-endowed dining destinations, Cape May can win you over with everything from waffles a la mode to local oysters to a 28-ounce ribeye for two.
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Embracing the Ocean
In dining and much else, the monumental new Revel resort and casino is a revelation, but can it lift Atlantic City to a new level?
By Eric Levin
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Fun In The Sun
Here’s what’s happening this summer. A list of events that will fill your calendar in the summer of 2012.
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Pearls of Culture
Need an indoor break from the beach? The Shore offers more than sun and sand.
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Broadway at the Beach
The Great White Way is alive and well down the Shore.
By Dylan Runco
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A Summer Place
At this Avalon rental house, civility rules, champagne sparkles and secrets remain secret.
By Nick DiUlio
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Asanas In The Sand
Beach yoga spreads calm up and down the Shore.
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Above The Waves
A first-time lesson in stand-up paddling provides some shaky moments—along with fun and fitness.
Home & Garden
The Perfect Plan B
Their original idea thwarted, a Brick Township couple went back to the drawing board—literally. It took 16 years, but the wait for their dream house was worth it.
By Lauren Payne
Exit Ramp
Batman on the Boardwalk
A terrified 8-year-old finds comfort in a frozen custard swirl.
Openings & Closings
Table Hopping with Rosie2012/05/25
Rosie has the latest news on NJ restaurant openings and closings.
Bouncing (Souls) on the Beach
From the Editors2012/05/24
The recent Bamboozle Festival was not just great for New Jersey music fans, it also provided a high-profile opportunity for a bunch of Jersey bands like the Bouncing Souls to play to their home state crowd.
The Rake's Progress
Plain Sight: A Jersey Photo Blog2012/05/25
The morning sun puts the teeth in relief...
Good Wine or Bad, Open Those Bottles
On the Vine2012/05/23
“I collect bad bottles, because if the wine is ready and the person is there, I'm opening it.” states Ric Elias. This is an interesting statement; personally, I want to collect good bottles.
A Summer Feast of Music Fests
Southern Scene2012/05/23
I’m a voracious fan of music festivals. Fortunately there are two annual musical shindigs in South Jersey that always scratch my festival itch.
