Trolley Tours through the Jersey Shore
Are you ready to ride through history at the Jersey shore? Hop on a trolley and cruise the historical highlights of south Jersey.
Wildwood’s Doo Wop Trolley Tour is a must-see! Ride the streets of Wildwood on a trip down memory lane to the amazing architecture of the 1950s. Check out the flashy motels and other hot spots decorated in the wacky, tacky Doo Wop style.
Cape May is full of history and you’ve got plenty of chances to hop on a trolley and check it out. Every day you can get acquainted with historic Cape May on a Historic District Trolley Tour. Your guide will entertain and educate as you ride the streets of America’s oldest seaside resort. If you’ve just come to town, try the Welcome to Cape May Trolley Tour, available with a tea at the Emlen Physick Estate. Your guide will point out historical and cultural points of interest. This is a great starter for your visit to Cape May.
Make time for a combination Historic District Trolley Tour and guided tour of the Emlen Physick Estate, Cape May’s only Victorian house museum.
More Cape May tours you may enjoy:
• Natural Habitats Trolley Tour: ride past some of Cape May’s most beautiful natural habitats! This tour is sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts.
• Cape May Point Trolley Tour: another look at the history of the area. See the Cape May Lighthouse and breathtaking homes built for visitors during the 19th century. This tour is sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts.
• Children’s Trolley Tour: ride the red trolley through Cape May’s historic district. Enjoy a look at the town from a child’s point of view; this tour is geared towards children between the ages of five and ten. Kids of all ages will love looking for gingerbread houses and witches caps. This tour is sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts.
• Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour: ride on the dark side of town and learn about the paranormal findings of renowned ghost writer Craig McManus. This tour is sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts. Combine your tour with a visit to the Emlen Physick Estate and learn more about Victorian spiritualism.
• U.S. Coast Guard Base Trolley Tour: learn about life as a Coast Guard recruit, from boot camp to life as a protector of the sea. This is a narrated tour of the eastern beachfront and the only U.S. Coast Guard training facility in the United States. This tour is sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts.
• West Cape May Trolley Tour: explore the farm, shops, and cottages of the other Cape May! This town has a rich African-American heritage. This tour is sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts.
• World War II Trolley Tour: history buffs will love this look at the impact of war on the Cape May area. Visit coastal fortifications at Cape May Point, see the Cape May Canal, and tour Naval Air Station Wildwood. This tour is sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts.
Atlantic City is another great place for a trolley tour! Try the Maritime Tour, an hour- long shoreline cruise that will teach you about the area and its rich history. The Splash of Atlantic City Tour gives you a look at the city itself, including Absecon Lighthouse, the Atlantic City Aquarium, and Margate’s famous Lucy the Elephant.
Historic Smithville and the Noyes Museum are just two stops on the Grape Vines and Vintage Shopping tour. Visit Renault Winery and enjoy a guided tour and wine tasting. The Gingerbread Tour to Cape May also includes a winery stop — a guided tour and tasting at the Cape May Winery.
A trolley tour is a great way to get an up close look at the Jersey shore with a friendly, knowledgeable guide at your side!