Ghost Tours

Cape May, NJ Attractions

Finding Cape May ghost tours isn’t difficult at all. However, most of them are run by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts and Humanities (MAC). They have a wide variety of trolley tours and special ones are available at different times of year. There’s also a Haunted Cape May Tour in town, but the guide is often busy with other projects.

Some Cape May ghost tours are seasonal. Author Craig McManus often shares his knowledge of local haunts when he’s around in the fall. Others get in the spirit of things as well. After all, there are plenty of Halloween activities taking place here in October.

But if you’re creating your own Cape May ghost tour, you might want to check out the following spots.

Haunted Places:

• Emlen Physick Estate
• The Cherry House
• Jackson Street, Cape May
• The Cape May Lighthouse
• Cape May Publishing
• The Washington Street Mall
• Atlantic Books
• Winterwood Gift Shop

Haunted Hotels:

• Hotel Macomber
• Congress Hall
• The Chalafone Hotel
• Inn of Cape May
• Washington Inn
• The Southern Mansion
• Queen’s Hotel
• Elaine’s of Cape May

Just keep in mind that these lists include private residences and hotels that may only be open to guests. You may only be allowed to wander around the outside of these buildings, if you’re not staying in them.

Haunted Restaurants & Bars:

• The Ebbitt Room
• Cape May Fish Market
• The Ugly Mug
• Lucky Bones
• Cabanas

There’s no doubt that these places embody the best of both worlds. You can enjoy a nice meal or drink while waiting on the spirits (real or alcoholic) to make an appearance!