Cape May County Town Is 1 Of Nation's Most Beautiful, Survey Says

Cape May County may be the go-to destination in South Jersey before you know it. Ocean City is not just America’s Greatest Family Resort, it has also racked up more “Best Beach” awards than you can count regionally, and has been recognized nationally.

Now, Cape May is joining in the fun, as it is the only town in New Jersey to join a national ranking of the nation’s most beautiful towns.

Cape May has been listed among the Most Beautiful Towns In America by The Daily Meal. The website consulted travel blogs and publications as well as its own previous reporting to come up with the list. Towns on the list have “overwhelming natural beauty, long histories and picturesque communities.”

Below is the website’s description for Cape May:

The entire city of Cape May, New Jersey, was declared a national landmark in 1976. Referred to as “the Queen of Seaside Resorts” by many outlets, this beautiful town is known for its Victorian architecture, fantastic beach, and iconic lighthouse. Water sports abound in Cape May with many opportunities to jet ski, parasail, kayak, surf, swim, and fish. Dinner cruises are also a popular activity for those who visit this gorgeous town.

Other towns on the list included Asheville, North Carolina, Beaufort, South Carolina, Lake Placid, New York, Sante Fe, New Mexico, Santa Barbara, California and Paia, Hawaii, among others.

To view the full list, visit thedailymeal.com.

See related:

Ocean City Named Best Beach In America By Coastal Living

Ocean City Named New Jersey's Best Beach, Again

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