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Cape May, is a city at the southern tip of Cape May Peninsula in Cape May County, New Jersey, where the Delaware Bay meets the Atlantic Ocean. In the summer, partly due to its beaches and partly due to its historic buildings, Cape May is a seaside resort that draws visitors from Philadelphia, New York City and other surrounding areas. Cape May claims to be the oldest seaside resort in the United States; it first became popular in the 18th century and was considered one of the finest resorts in America by the 19th century. It is noted for its large number of well-maintained Victorian houses — the second largest collection of Victorian-era homes in the nation after San Francisco. In 1976, it was officially designated a National Historic Landmark city. That designation is intended to ensure the architectural preservation of these buildings.

Cape May is located at 38.936814, -74.911094. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 7.3 km² (2.8 mi²). 6.4 km² (2.5 mi²) of it is land and 0.8 km² (0.3 mi²) of it (11.43%) is water.

Tourism is the dominant industry, while commercial and sport fishing are also important to Cape May's economy. Marine mammal watching, bird watching, and other forms of Eco-tourism have become equally important in Cape May. A small wine growing area is adjacent to Cape May, and tourists to Cape May visit local wineries. Cape May's various confectioners' shops draw many Germans and Russians as well as other Eastern Europeans during the summer to seek work for the season.

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