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Best historic beach vacation: Cape May, New Jersey

The lovely Cape May, New Jersey, is a quaint, Victorian town which boasts year-round activities, such as a food and wine festival, a winery which hosts, tastings, and a bird observatory. In addition to a beautiful beach, visitors can view the town from atop a restored lighthouse, first built in 1865. There are over 600 preserved historical buildings in Cape May, and visitors may find themselves being transported in time as they ride the trolley tour through the historic district. In the evening, take a ghost tour and learn who haunts the beaches.

The median weekly rate for a two-bedroom rental in July in Cape May is $1,675.