Celebrate spring with Cape May gardens, walking tours, and more!

Take advantage of beautiful Cape May weather on these upcoming walking and nature tours.

Painted Ladies, Porches & More! Walking Tour: May 23 & 30

Take a walk from the 1879 Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St., to the Washington Street Mall with a knowledgeable guide and experience charming Cape May, a National Historic Landmark city, up close. Delight in beautiful gardens as you learn about Victorian architecture and Cape May’s colorful history along the way. Discover the interesting features of various Victorian styles and learn why front porches were so important to Victorian social customs. Purchase tickets here.

Architectural Walking Tour: May 25

See America’s only National Historic Landmark City up close on this one-hour walking tour that explores Cape May’s renowned historic district by foot. Put on your sturdy shoes and stroll along the sidewalks of streets such as Hughes Street, Howard Street and Columbia Avenue, with a knowledgeable guide to show and tell what makes Victorian Cape May so interesting. See where Victorian gamblers won or lost their shirts, where the Great Fire of 1878 burned, and more! Purchase tickets here.

The Gardens of Cape May Tour: June 17

Here is your invitation to explore the private plants, blooms and landscape designs of passionate Cape May area gardeners. See both public and private gardens and take home ideas for your own garden—this tour visits 12 different gardens throughout Cape May, and guests will have access to trolley shuttles. Physick Estate gardens are included as well as the The Nature Conservancy Garrett Family Preserve.

The grounds of the Emlen Physick Estate will host nature and garden themed local vendors as well as a complimentary wine tasting by Cape May Winery! This tour will take place on Saturday, June 17 from 1 to 4 p.m. Purchase tickets here.