The Cape May-Lewes Ferry may take miles off the travel for your journey

July 2, 8:21 PMBaltimore Day Trips ExaminerLaura Pritzker

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Cape May-Lewes Ferry

You don’t need a fairy to glide you across vast stretches of the Atlantic coast. All you need is the Cape May-Lewes Ferry.

The Cape May-Lewes Ferry takes off from Lewes, DE and ventures to Cape May, NJ and back again periodically throughout the day. This 80 minute cruise travels 17 miles over beautiful crashing waves, passing scenic views of historic lighthouses, harbor villages and sea life along the way. The ferry cuts miles off of the same route you would have to travel to reach your destination exclusively by land. Just park your car for free in the Lewes parking lot, hop aboard and then travel Cape May through the convenient shuttle service provided. If you would rather take your own vehicle to Cape May, you may choose to drive onto the Cape May-Lewes Ferry in your car! If you’re planning on bringing your vehicle you are encouraged to call ahead to book. Cape May-Lewes Ferry vessels hold 100 cars and accommodates 1,000 passengers.

Welcoming terminals are featured at each destination’s stop and are complete with restaurants, lounges and gift shops. You can find numerous possibilities for shopping and sightseeing at Cape May. Avid antique collectors will love shops such as Out of the Past, House of Old Antiques, Victorious Antiques, Finishing Touches, Aleathea’s Parlor Antiques and Cape May Antique Center. Other shops feature diverse goods ranging from clothiers, general stores, craft shops and more. Unique offerings you will discover in Cape May include: Down By The Sea, Della’s 5 & 10, Great White Shark, Tea By The Sea, All Irish Imports, Oma’s Doll Shop, Artisan’s Alcove, Carli’s Country Store, West Western  & Nautical Gifts, Italian Garden, Dorothy’s Jewelry & Gifts, Laughing Gull, Beach Harbor Gift Shop and tons of other venues.

Other unique stops you may want to check out include the Cape May Bird Observatory and Bay Springs Alpaca Farm. Find adoring “Alpaca Fashions” or blankets, yarns and other knits imported from Peru as well as gotten from domesticated local alpacas.

If you have an artistic side you’ll love the beauty and splendor of the picturesque village scenes in Cape May. You may also be interested in visiting SOMA New Art Gallery, David Dunleavy Art, Courtney Studios, Patricia Rainey Studios and many other artistic venues. Music lovers may enjoy local guitarist Geno White with his “Music from Inside the Lighthouse” or the styling of piano soloist Steve LaManna.

Is you want to make your visit to Cape May even sweeter, stop at Original Fudge Kitchen where Edy’s Ice Cream, chocolates, fudge, taffy, macaroons and other mouth-watering confections are sold. Other sweet stops include: Bakery Shoppe, La Patisserie, Laura’s Fudge Shops, Morrow’s Nut House, Seaside Sweets, Cape May Popcorn Factory, Fralinger’s Salt Water Taffy and many more.

A trip on a Cape May-Lewes Ferry makes for an exciting daytrip adventure. For more information, or to book your voyage, call 1-800-FERRY or visit www.capemaylewesferry.com.