Things to Do in West Cape May
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The top things to do in West Cape May are Beach Plum Farm, Willow Creek Winery, Lima Bean Festival — details, hours, and local tips for each below.
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Beach Plum Farm
Must Seeattraction
62-acre historic working farm supplying local restaurants. Farm tours, market, and agritourism experiences.
Willow Creek Winery
Must Seeattraction
200-year-old, 50-acre vineyard with tastings, tours, and beautiful grounds.
Lima Bean Festival
Must Seeattraction
The world's only lima bean festival. Columbus Day weekend in October with food, crafts, and lima bean everything.
South Cape May Meadows
Must Seepark
200 acres of preserved wetlands. Prime birding habitat on the Atlantic Flyway.
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Beach Plum Farm
62-acre historic working farm supplying local restaurants. Farm tours, market, and agritourism experiences.
Willow Creek Winery
200-year-old, 50-acre vineyard with tastings, tours, and beautiful grounds.
Lima Bean Festival
The world's only lima bean festival. Columbus Day weekend in October with food, crafts, and lima bean everything.
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South Cape May Meadows
200 acres of preserved wetlands. Prime birding habitat on the Atlantic Flyway.
West Cape May Vibe
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Rural & Artistic
Family Friendly
4/5 Stars
Nightlife
1/5 Stars
Quietness
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West Cape May is Best For
Events & Festivals
Lima Bean Festival
Columbus Day Weekend (October)The world's only lima bean festival celebrating West Cape May's agricultural heritage with 2,000+ attendees enjoying lima bean soup, ice cream, cooking demos, live music, crafts, and family activities.
West Cape May Farmers Market
Saturdays, June-SeptemberWeekly farmers market featuring local produce, artisan goods, baked items, and live music. Farm-fresh vegetables, crafts, and community gathering at the borough's agricultural heart.
Beach Plum Farm Seasonal Events
Various dates, Spring-FallEducational farm tours, harvest celebrations, and seasonal workshops at the 62-acre historic working farm. Hands-on agricultural experiences including planting days, harvest festivals, and farm-to-table dinners.
Willow Creek Winery Harvest Festival
September-OctoberAnnual grape harvest celebration at the 200-year-old vineyard with wine tastings, live music, vineyard tours, and seasonal food pairings celebrating New Jersey wine country and local viticulture.