Thanksgiving in Cape May — Where to Get the Perfect Turkey Dinner

3 Thanksgiving Meal Recommendations

Thanksgiving is a great time to visit Cape May. The town takes on a festive holiday atmosphere and for many it's a favorite time of year to enjoy Cape May's special charms with family and friends. Each year our house guests have asked for recommendations for how to best enjoy a great Thanksgiving meal while they're in town. So we thought we'd put our local expertise to good use and recommend a few options to enjoy Thanksgiving Cape May style. 

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Seaside Cheese: The Best Place to buy Cheese in Cape May

Delicious Artisinal Cheeses In Cape May

If you love Cheese, you need look no further than the Seaside Cheese Company located at 600 Park Blvd in West Cape May. It's the place for Cheese Lovers!

Cheese Platters for the Perfect Party or Event

If you're staying in Cape May and need H'ordeorves for a family event or party, it used to be you had to rely on the local Acme which can be a nightmare experience with their limited selection, high prices and spotty service. Luckily for local residents and visitors alike, Steve and Barb White, owners of Seaside Cheese, saw a need and created a wonderful boutique cheese shop that has a deliciously diverse selection of fresh breads, gourmet crackers, Olives, Balsamic vinaigrette, spreads,  anti pasta and of course cheese, cheese, cheese! They're super friendly and really know their cheese. Be sure to ask about their seasonal specials that pair up cheeses with selections of local wines. You're sure to find something to suit your taste. 

A Longfellow Family Favorite!

Here's a Longfellow Family favorite: Order the D'Affinois which is a smooth French Double Cream soft cheese made from cows milk (similar to Brie but with a buttery rich flavor). Try it with the fresh bread or as part of a cheese platter with fresh fruit. Delicious. And if you go, be sure to tell Steve or Barb that the Longfellow Guest House sent you, and withough being too cheesey they should give you the  VICheese treatment.  

Open 7 days a week Seaside Cheese Company (609) 884.8700 

Victorian Week: One of the Best Times to Visit Cape May

Our family has always been a fan of the fall season in Cape May. It's one of the most beautiful times to visit. With terrific weather and typically smaller crowds it's a perfect time to get out and explore all that Cape May has to offer. For the last 38 Years, in October The Mid Atlantic Center For the Arts honors Cape May’s unique Victorian heritage by sponsoring a week of Victorian related activities, including: Victorian Fashion Shows, Glass Blowing Demonstrations, Brass Band Concerts, Private Home Tours, Champagne Brunch Walks, Winery Cellar Tours & Tastings, and Crafts & Antiques Shows to name just a few of the fun activities around town.

A Longfellow Family recommendation is The Emlin Physick Estate; an 18 room mansion which operates as a Victorian Historic House Museum. It's a fun visit and if you have kids, they will love some of the old vehicles that are at times on display. To learn more, contact MAC at 609.884.5404, or visit their website.

For Fresh Seafood, The Lobster House Is Perfect for a Family Meal

Fresh, Locally Caught Seafood Your Whole Family Will Love!

A family vacation to the seashore just isn't complete without at least one delicious meal of fresh, locally caught seafood. Our family growing up had many memorable seafood feasts (both at our house and at local restaurants) and the Lobster House Restaurant & Fish Market was a big part of that experience. That's where we'd get our fresh seafood from! The Lobster House, on the water at Schellenger's Landing, is a popular South Jersey tourist destination located at the base of the Cape May bridge. It's 49,000 square feet large that includes: 

• The Lobster House Restaurant
• Schooner American
• Take Out, Raw Bar
• Fish Market
• An Old Fashioned Diner 

So whether you are just stopping in for an early breakfast or want to buy fresh seafood for a party, during the peak summer months, knowing how to navigate the options can help you get the most out of your visit. 

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Cape May on a Rainy Day Can be a Blast!

Updated on September 10, 2011 by Alix Longfellow

Fun Activities on a Rainy Day  

Families love Cape May’s beautiful beaches, but when mother nature doesn't cooperate and gives you rain instead of sunny skies, often parents are left wondering what to do to entertain the kids. Not to worry, there are lots of fun activities to do on a rainy day in and around Cape May, if you know were to look.  

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