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Attention Bicycle Riders in Cape May | Road Construction Began on Oct. 23, 2025

On Thursday, October 23, 2025, the bike lanes at the Cape May Terminal closed for the duration of a construction project.

All bike riders and pedestrian traffic arriving at the Terminal should use the Beach Drive entrance to access the property. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your cooperation during this time.

SERVICE ALERTS

Attention Bicycle Riders in Cape May | Road Construction Began on Oct. 23, 2025

On Thursday, October 23, 2025, the bike lanes at the Cape May Terminal closed for the duration of a construction project.

All bike riders and pedestrian traffic arriving at the Terminal should use the Beach Drive entrance to access the property. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your cooperation during this time.

The Ultimate Guide To Biking in Lewes Delaware

April 12, 2023 by administrator

Ride from Cape May to Lewes on the Ferry

Looking for a fun way to get some exercise? Whether you bring your beach cruiser or trail-worn mountain bike, take a ride from Cape May to Lewes on the ferry and spend your day biking through the beautiful town of Lewes, Delaware.
Bike Path Cape Henlopen

Cape Henlopen State Park, only minutes from the Lewes terminal, has some of the best biking trails that Delaware has to offer. Or, head to downtown Lewes for some incredible shopping & dining opportunities. Whichever way your wheels take you, follow these simple steps to get your bike on the ferry and find out why Delaware is the #3 most bicycle-friendly state in the country. 

Bicycles Boarding the MV NJ

Bringing a Bike On Board

1. Arrive at the Cape May terminal and purchase a walk-on ticket.  The best part is, there are no additional fees to bring your bike on the ferry! 

2. When you hear a boarding announcement, follow the signs to line up outside in front of the staging lanes and wait for the ferry attendants to give you the go-ahead to walk your bike aboard the Ferry.

3. Each ferry has designated bike racks on the bottom deck where the cars are parked to secure your bike.

4. Relax during the 85-minute ride across the Delaware Bay! Make sure to stop by the Lido Bar, or get some snacks in the food court so you’re energized and ready to go for your biking adventure. 

5. Once you arrive in Lewes, exit the Ferry and put the pedal to the metal! No bike? No problem! If you don’t own (or didn’t bring) your bike, you can rent one from a local vendor.

6. Once you’re all set and ready to go on your bike, make a left when exiting the Lewes terminal and follow the 0.6-mile trail to Cape Henlopen State Park, or make a right to head towards downtown Lewes. 

Entrance to Cape Henlopen State Park in Lewes, DE

Cape Henlopen State Park

There are 5 different trails you can choose from at Cape Henlopen:

Salt Marsh Spur– a quick 0.6-mile trail, the shortest of all the trails, but it still gives you the opportunity to see plants, wildlife, and tidal marsh along a sand-packed trail. 

Walking Dunes- a 2.5 easy trail, where you get to see everything from woods, to tidal marsh and ends at the Great Dune.

Bike Loop– a 3-mile paved trail suitable for all types of riders.  On this scenic route, you get to see a little bit of everything from the Nature Center, campground, beach, outdoor fitness area, observation tower, and the Fort Miles Historic Area.

Gordon’s Pond– a 3.2-mile trail, this trail follows the edge of Gordon’s Pond and eventually brings you out to a scenic overlook of the beach.  Need a break from biking? Bring a beach towel and bathing suit and enjoy the beach.

Junction and Breakwater– a 5-mile trail, the longest trail at Cape Henlopen State Park.  This trail follows the former Penn Central Railroad between Lewes and Rehoboth.  Throughout the 5 miles, you will experience a vast variety of plants, wildlife, and scenic vistas of coastal marshes. 

Lewes downtown trees

Downtown Lewes, DE

When exiting the Lewes Terminal, make a right and hop on the bike trail directly across the street, where you’ll find a trail that leads you to Historic Downtown Lewes. A quick 1.6-mile bike ride to Second Street, and you’ll be in the heart of the shopping district in Lewes. Park your bike and enjoy some food from one of the awesome restaurants or do some shopping at all of the unique shops. Don’t forget to stop at King’s Homemade Ice Cream Shop before leaving, you deserve it after all that exercise!  

Bike Path to Downtown Lewes
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Two-Wheeled Thrills

June 17, 2021 by administrator

Biking Adventures Await in Cape May and Sussex Counties

There’s nothing more exhilarating than setting out on a biking adventure on a sunny day, and the scenery from the trails, bike lanes and boardwalks of the Twin Capes region is downright dazzling. 

Bike the Boards!

Cape May and Sussex Counties have some of the most colorful boardwalks you’ll find anywhere, making them great places to start off your day with a rise-and-shine bike ride. Cape May’s nearly two-mile span of paved promenade is open to riders from 4 a.m. to 10 a.m. In Cape May County, bikes are welcome on the Wildwoods boardwalk from 5 a.m. to 11 a.m. weekdays (10:30 a.m. weekends), and from 5 a.m. to noon in Ocean City. Cruise Rehoboth Beach boardwalk from 5 a.m. to 10 a.m. 

Cape May County

Pedal at your own pace and enjoy the view on the scenic road that runs the entire five-mile length of the Wildwoods (North Wildwood, Wildwood and Wildwood Crest). North Wildwood has a dedicated “bikes only” lane, as do the picturesque towns of Avalon and Stone Harbor. A bike lane on Sunset Boulevard connects the city of Cape May with Cape May Point State Park and the Cape May Lighthouse—a family-friendly ride of more than seven miles. Or you can make a day of biking portions of the 46.7-mile Cape May County shoreline. The loop begins and ends at Cape May Lighthouse. Highlights include Stone Harbor Bird Sanctuary and Cape May Nature Center.

Family biking in Cape May County, NJ

Seashore Lines

Special rail bikes are designed to ride the tracks of the Seashore Lines railroad for four miles from the heart of Cape May. Along the way, you’ll pass through bird-filled wild meadows. Rent a double rail bike for $80 or a quad for $140.

Location: Behind 609 Lafayette St., Cape May, NJ
Info: (856) 263-2675, seashorelines.org 

Sussex County

Right across the street from the Cape May-Lewes Ferry Terminal is a bike trail that will bring you into the heart of downtown Lewes in only 1.6 miles. Or head to Cape Henlopen State Park, where five trails with distinctive characteristics await exploration. The Lewes section of the park is connected to the Rehoboth Beach section by Gordon’s Pond Trail, an easy 3.2-mile ride on fine crushed gravel with an elevated boardwalk. 

Another path that connects the two resort towns is the five-mile Junction and Breakwater Trail. Riders are rewarded with stunning ocean views and historic sites like World War II observation towers that were part of an important coastal defense system, along with ammunition bunkers built into the sand dunes. There’s also plenty of natural beauty— forests, farms, dunes and coastal marshes.

Bike Path Cape Henlopen

For a quick jaunt, take the sand-packed, 0.6-mile Salt Marsh Spur, the shortest trail in Cape Henlopen State Park. What it lacks in length, it makes up for in plant and wildlife encounters. You can also take the Bike Loop, a three-mile circuit that passes through the beach, Nature Center, observation tower and Fort Miles Historic Area, a former World War II military base situated among the dunes. Or ride through woods and tidal marsh to the Great Dunes conclusion of the 2.5-mile Walking Dunes Trail.

This listing originally appears in the 2021 edition of Twin Capes Traveller, a joint travel digest produced by Today Media, Today Media Custom Communications and the Cape May-Lewes Ferry. Referenced places, facilities, and opportunities can change year over year, and items noted were available at time of print publication. When on board or at any of our terminals, make sure to pick up the latest edition to see more ideas of places to go and things to do while in the Delaware Bay region.

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Lighthouses on Delaware Bay

May 10, 2019 by administrator

Oh, The Lighthouses You See from the Cape May-Lewes Ferry!

There are people who travel the country in an attempt to see all of the almost one thousand lighthouses still in existence in the U.S. Luckily, for them as well as the rest of us, there are three lighthouses not only in close proximity to the Ferry terminals, but in easy view during a regular crossing. Each of the three are distinctive from each other and clearly show the variety of lighthouse construction.
 

The Breakwater East End Lighthouse

Breakwater Lighthouse in Lewes, Delaware

When leaving Lewes, the first lighthouse you’ll spot is called The Breakwater, a reddish lighthouse can be seen from the shore. Built in 1885, it separates the Delaware Bay on the breakwater rocks built to protect the Delaware coast from higher force waves. The lighthouse is formally known as the East End Lighthouse, but locals know it as The Breakwater likely because when having a swim in the calm waters of the Lewes beach, they know they have the breakwater platform for the Lighthouse to thank.

The Harbor of Refuge Lighthouse

Harbor of Refuge LIghthouse as seen from the Cape May-Lewes Ferry

The white Harbor of Refuge Lighthouse is a bit farther out at the mouth of the Delaware Bay, named because it was built to protect the maritime area known as the National Harbor of Refuge. Built in 1926, it was constructed to withstand the harshest of Atlantic storms if need be, and it has already survived several fierce hurricanes.

The Cape May Lighthouse

Cape May Lighthouse

Finally, when coming into Cape May, passengers can spot the lean and tall Cape May Lighthouse. Located in Cape May Point State Park, it is the oldest and tallest of the three, built in 1859. Visitors to the park can climb the 199 steps to the top to get a spectacular view of the area all the way from Wildwood back to Cape Henlopen, Delaware.

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Spring Break Spots Just A Day Away From NJ

April 5, 2019 by administrator

Spring (Break) It On

Spring break can mean a time for families to take a much-needed break from the daily grind of school, sports practices, chores, and errands and spend time relaxing in a family-friendly and slightly warmer destination before closing out the school year. Depending on whether spring break falls in March or April, families may head farther south or stay closer to home when spring weather is already in full bloom. Regardless of the month, plenty of East Coast spring break destinations lie within driving distance from New Jersey that meet the warmer weather requirement or just provide a more relaxed state of mind. 

Planning The Spring Break Trip

Many families find excitement in preparing for spring break because it often means a road trip is on the horizon. Beyond stocking up on snacks and games, be sure to consider an alternative route that avoids busy highways and traffic jams. For example, heading across the Delaware Bay via the Cape May-Lewes Ferry will give you a chance to stretch your legs and unwind while you cruise past scenic views nowhere near busy roads. And, it’s not every day you can say you spotted a dolphin or an exotic bird during your road trip! 

Here are some spring break-worthy southbound destinations within driving distance from our Terminals:

Capital Wheel at sunset
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Maryland / D.C.

Ocean City, Maryland is one of the top beach destinations on the East Coast. With free beach access and a three-mile-long boardwalk, the area offers affordable and family-friendly activities ranging from waterside amusement parks and arcades to dozens of sweet and salty treat shops. If four-legged family members are traveling with you, the boardwalk is dog-friendly until April 30.

Spring weather can still be a bit cool, especially by the ocean. Consider heading inland and experiencing Washington D.C. There are plenty of monuments and museums to experience. A popular family-friendly museum is the International Spy Museum that features the largest collection of international espionage artifacts ever placed on public display. And be sure to experience new areas like nearby National Harbor, a new waterfront district that features the Capital Wheel (an iconic Ferris wheel), MGM National Harbor, waterfront dining, cruises on the Potomac River and over 160 shops.

Scene from Colonial Williamsburg
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Virginia

Head south through the Eastern Shore of Virginia and cross the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel to arrive at Williamsburg, one of the oldest and most historical towns in the country. Home to Colonial Williamsburg, a living history museum, you’ll experience what a town was like in the 18th Century. The kids will not want to miss out on Busch Gardens, a theme park well-known for its heart-pumping roller coasters, animal encounters, special events, and performances.

An hour southeast of Williamsburg lies  Virginia Beach with a sprawling 28 miles of beaches to explore, some of which are home to playgrounds like Grommet Island, which is also handicap accessible. There are tons of accommodations and campgrounds for those traveling in an RV or who prefer outdoor camping.

Travelers can experience amusements at the Atlantic Fun Park, aquatic life at the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center and an array of animals at the Virginia Zoo in nearby Norfolk. Looking for a water activity? The ocean can still be a bit cold, so instead, go for a guided kayak tour or dolphin trip.

North Carolina

The Northern Outer Banks experiences warmer temperatures in early spring. Book a roomy beach house in Nags Head and experience the towering sand dunes in Jockey Ridge State Park. Check out the wild horses in nearby Corolla, and rent an off-road vehicle to drive right on the beach. Take a hang gliding or parasailing lesson in Kitty Hawk, and explore aviation history at nearby Kill Devil Hills, home to the Wright Brothers National Memorial.

No matter your spring break travel destination plans, the East Coast has plenty of great options that are just a car (and Ferry) ride away.

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