Cape May, Peninsula in New Jersey, United States.
Cape May is a peninsula that juts into the Atlantic Ocean at New Jersey's southernmost point, where the ocean meets Delaware Bay. The landform separates two bodies of water and extends into deeper Atlantic waters.
Dutch explorer Cornelius Jacobsen Mey mapped this coastal region between 1611 and 1614, giving the peninsula its name. European exploration left a lasting mark on the area's early development.
The peninsula houses multiple Victorian mansions from the 1800s, earning the entire Cape May City designation as a National Historic Landmark District.
The area connects to major northeastern cities via the Garden State Parkway, with Exit 0 leading directly to the central district. Driving is the most practical way to explore the peninsula and access its various parts.
The peninsula lies on a critical migratory route for birds moving between northern and southern regions, making it a viewing spot of continental importance. Bird watchers come from far away to observe species resting during their long journeys.
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