Cape May is one of New Jersey’s most charming shore towns. It’s a popular place to visit for summer vacation but it’s also a beloved Christmas destination. Visitors can find great gifts, decorations, holiday shows, plenty of lights, and an incredible candlelight walk around town. To experience a Victorian Christmas celebration like no other, take the candlelight walk in Cape May!

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To reserve tickets for the Christmas Candlelight House Tours, order them online at Cape May MAC. You’ll enjoy a Christmas wonderland, snacks, drinks, live music, a museum, a holiday exhibit, and memories to last a lifetime! Stay the weekend, there will be plenty more going on in Cape May including parades, tree lighting ceremonies, Winter Wonderland at Congress Hall (featuring an outdoor shopping village, concert series, and children’s activities), holiday-themed trolley tours, and more!

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Christmas In New Jersey

What are some Christmas towns in New Jersey?
New Jersey won't be left out in the cold when it comes to enchanting small towns during the holidays. Here are a few Christmas towns in New Jersey that know how to bring the Christmas magic:

  • Smithville, NJ: Historic Smithville is simply a magical winter wonderland when the snow flies and the holiday lights burn bright. This quaint village with its small-town shops, cafes, and restaurants makes a picture-perfect setting for a wonderful Christmas. There is an old-school carousel that would fit right into your favorite Hallmark Christmas movie and a train ride for the kids that travels throughout the village. If you are looking for a fun weekend getaway to one of New Jersey's most enchanting Christmas towns, look no further than Smithville.
  • Clinton, NJ: The historic Red Mill in Clinton gets dressed up for the holidays with the much-looked-forward-to Festival of Trees. Some events try to impress you with 100-foot-tall Christmas trees, but the Red Mill shows you that great things can come in small packages. With dozens of small Christmas trees decorated with heart-warming collections of lights and handcrafted ornaments, you'll feel like a kid again on Christmas morning. Clinton also hosts an annual Christmas parade that is filled with light, love, and music.
  • Mount Holly, NJ: With a name like Mount Holly, you just know they can deck the halls with the best of them. If you need a dose of Holly Jolly Christmas spirit, be sure to join the town's annual Christmas kickoff. Go on a Mount Holly Holiday Home Tour, attend the tree lighting ceremony, swing your hips to live Christmas music, and stroll down Main Street for a fun light-filled tour of this historic town in New Jersey.

These are only a few of the many fun and festive holiday towns you'll find in Jersey. Read more about these and a few more of our favorite Christmas towns in New Jersey in this featured article. A fun way to explore these charming towns during the holidays is by renting an RV from RVShare — a company that makes road-tripping pretty easy.

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