Look, we don’t want to say goodbye to summer either, but we aren’t the ones who control the calendar. We can help you keep the Jersey Shore fun going into the off-season, though, with the beach towns still going strong past the summer months.
Cape May
When the beachgoers pack up for the summer, Cape May gets spooky. We’re talking ghost tours, channeling dinners, haunted house excursions and many more activities to help you dig into the history – and specifically, the historic people – of Cape May. Cape May MAC hosts a variety of events like murder mystery dinners (Sept. 23, 25, 30 and Oct. 2) and the Strange Victorian Obsessions House Tour through the off season. Check out the full calendar here.
Atlantic City
Our go-to spot for entertainment no matter what month it is, Atlantic City stays alive all year long with concerts, festivals and food that you can’t miss. Tom Jones comes to The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino (September 15), The USA Triathlon competition throughout the city (September 13 – 15) and The Doobie Brothers rock out at Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa (October 4). You can also dance the night away at The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino’s The Balcony. Plus, you’ve got to try out one of the many delicious eateries – like Angeline by Michael Symon and White House Subs – before heading to your concert, and stop by the city’s first and only legal distillery, Little Water Distillery, for a Prohibition Era experience.
Long Beach Island
LBI is sitting pretty all year long, and we can’t wait to soak up the breathtaking views. Starting with a high point: The Barnegat Lighthouse. You can’t miss this historic (seriously, it’s been standing for over 150 years!) structure with its views of the Atlantic Ocean and decades of stories. And speaking of history, check out the Museum of NJ Maritime History where you’ll find the Shipwreck Database, exhibits about historic shipwrecks and other maritime artifacts. And it’s free. The Ship Bottom Beaches come alive every October for the annual LBI FLY Invitational Kite Fest (October 11 & 12), and this year marks the return of the famous night fly event.
