Far & Wide Ranks Cape May 49th Best Small Town In U.S.
August 3rd 2023
After being named New Jersey's Most Charming Small Town by Good Housekeeping last week, the nation's oldest and most historic seaside resort town received a similar honor from the travel experts at Far And Wide. They ranked the 100 Best Small Towns In The U.S. and Cape May made the list!
Search All Cape May County Listings Here
Here's what Far And Wide had to say in their article:
From New York and L.A. to Chicago and Miami, the United States is home to some of the buzziest big cities in the world. But anyone who’s enjoyed a quiet afternoon swinging on a front porch or hiking up colorful mountains knows America’s small towns are, in their own way, just as appealing.
It’s here where you’ll find people who welcome you like family, in addition to some of the most astonishing landscapes in the U.S. While America's larger cities are definitely worth a visit (or multiple), this list focuses on lesser-known towns with 10,000 residents or fewer.
From a Colorado mountain resort to a bayside beauty in Maine, keep these small towns — ranked from most to least populated — in mind the next time you want to go somewhere new, unexpected and totally charming.
Below are the best small towns in America to live in or visit.
#49 Cape May, NJ
Population: 2,768
Where to stay: Wilbraham Mansion
Why it’s a great small town: Cape May isn’t shy about boasting its status as “America’s oldest seaside resort.” But this age doesn’t mean it’s rickety or stodgy. On the contrary, its Victorian houses are just as glamorous as when they were built, while its more modern offerings include pedestrian-friendly shops and restaurants, as well as annual jazz and film festivals.
Fun fact: Because of its impressive number of maintained Victorian buildings, the entire town is a National Historic Landmark, the only one in the country!
|
