For the foodie in your life: Chocolate Buffets, Murder Mystery Dinners & more

And for dessert, upcoming specialty trolley tours!

Chocolate by the Bay: May 13
It’s a genuine bounty for chocolate lovers! Enjoy a buffet of delicious chocolate desserts, each one more decadent than the last, during Chocolate By the Bay at the historic Deauville Inn, Strathmere. Purchase tickets here.

Murder Mystery Dinners: May 17, 24, 31, June 7
Enjoy a three-course dinner at The Chalfonte Hotel and watch as the mystery and drama unfold around you during “The Plot Thickens,” an original mystery by Jacky Fazio. Tensions rise when a celebration for an esteemed murder mystery author turns into a crime scene right out of one of her own books. Once the guest of honor is pronounced dead, how will her dedicated staff and adoring fans cope? Purchase tickets here.

Bach's Lunches at the Washington Inn: May 31, June 7 & 21
Enjoy a delicious luncheon at one of Cape May’s premier restaurants, the Washington Inn, followed by a mini-concert featuring members of the Bay Atlantic Symphony. These performances are part of the Cape May Music Festival! Purchase tickets here.

Also at the Washington Inn: Midday Music & More on June 14
Enjoy a three-course chef’s luncheon at the Washington Inn. Following lunch, Eliot Bailen (cello) and Susan Rotholz (flute) of New York Chamber Ensemble and Jed Gaylin (keyboard), conductor of the Bay Atlantic Symphony, will provide an intimate musical experience for guests. Purchase tickets here.

Specialty Trolley Tours:
Cape May's Forgotten Sports History Trolley Tour: May 14
This tour is free for moms on Mother's Day! Cape May’s history includes some fascinating stories about sports, such as baseball, tennis and golf, during the 19th and early 20th century. Take this trolley tour around Cape May and see where audiences once cheered on their favorite players of yesteryear. Learn about the teams, ballfields, courts and greens that were a vibrant part of America’s First Seaside Resort. Purchase tickets here.

Underground Railroad Trolley Tour: May 13 ,20, 27
In the 1850s, Cape May was home to legendary figures of the anti-slavery movement. On the Underground Railroad Trolley Tour, you'll hear how Underground Railroad conductor Harriet Tubman worked for local hotels to fund her freedom missions, how formerly enslaved entrepreneur Stephen Smith's railroad cars carried hundreds to freedom, and much more. Purchase tickets here.

Roots of Cape Island Trolley Tour: May 17, 24, 31
The roots of Cape Island and the surrounding area’s economy are in whaling and farming, and while new industries have evolved since then, that heritage is still celebrated today. Hear how whalers centuries ago eked out a dangerous but lucrative living near Town Bank and discover the area’s rich farming heritage. Learn about the Union Bethel community in 1831 in which Black residents thrived and the diverse community that continues to contribute to the vibrancy of island life today.

This tour begins and ends at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth and runs on select Saturday mornings. Purchase tickets here.

For a full calendar of Cape May MAC's tours, click 'Learn More'

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