New Jersey is home to several stunning castles but one offers visitors the opportunity to spend the night. An astounding architectural feat surrounded by natural beauty, a stay here is absolutely unforgettable. Perhaps best of all, it's actually affordable.
This is The Castle at Skylands Manor, a 54-room estate built in the 1920s.
The B&B is run by the Frungillo Brothers, talented caterers who've worked with celebrities like Alec Baldwin and James Gandolfini. They've also had their own reality show.
And so, my dear readers, I have an announcement to make. I myself will be getting married here. To who? Who knows, but a girl can dream. For now, I'll settle for spending the night at this enchanting estate. For more New Jersey castles, click here.
Cape May is one of my favorite towns along the Jersey Shore - even if you have to go all the way south to reach it! There's just something magical about this little slice of heaven on the tail-end of New Jersey. It doesn't feel like a big, over-the-top boardwalk town, instead celebrating the beautiful nature all around us and the small businesses that make it what it is - and one of those small businesses might just be the most unique Jersey Shore restaurant. Elaine's Cape May is a longtime town institution, formerly known as the quirkiest dinner theater in the Garden State. While the dinner theater is no more, what's sprung up in its place is no less fascinating and unique. Come with us to discover the restaurant and getaway all of Cape May is talking about!
The visage of Elaine's in Cape May is a famous sight, but it's doing something very different these days. The old-school dinner theater is now an acclaimed small hotel, shopping boutique, and on-site restaurant and patio bar. There's a little something for everyone here.
The dining is at the heart of the place now, with an indoor pub and restaurant as well as a sprawling outdoor patio with a bar. When the weather is still nice, as it is in early fall, you can have an absolutely perfect night out here. The patio is also where events like live music and paint-and-sip parties take place.
The most popular meal of the week is brunch, when Elaine's goes all out to elevate diner breakfast classics with a flair worthy of an iconic spot like this one.
For lunch and dinner, the menu becomes much more varied - if one member of the party wants classics like burgers and soft pretzels, and another wants elevated poke towers or fresh seafood, you're all covered!
And of course, it wouldn't be beachside bliss if the drinks weren't just as worthy of attention as the food. Elaine's has one of the best Bloody Marys in the state, and the mixologists here are always coming up with exciting specials.
Yes, there certainly is a lot to do at this unique restaurant turned beach-town resort - maybe too much for one evening. The good news is, you don't have to leave! You can book a stay in the elegant rooms offered here and wake up to have breakfast and begin a day of shopping.
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Have you visited Elaine's in Cape May before? What do you think of the new lease on life for this unique Jersey Shore restaurant? Let us know in the comments section! You can find out more about all the offerings here on the Elaine's Cape May website, and the Elaine's Cape May Facebook page is a great place to keep tabs on all upcoming events. If you're planning a visit to Cape May, go ahead and check out my previous coverage on why Cape May is an amazing destination for solo travelers. And if you're looking for a place to stay...well, you don't have to go far! Go ahead and book a night at Elaine's and check out the other side of the business!
Finding the best bed and breakfast in New Jersey is no easy task. The state is home to so many incredible bed and breakfasts, and it wouldn’t be practical to include them all. There are dozens of B&Bs in Cape May alone, and this list would get very long if we mentioned every one of the amazing getaways in New Jersey. The following are some of our favorite bed and breakfasts in New Jersey. Though the shore may be most famous for this charming lodging type, we have charming B&Bs all over our state! Let’s explore these 10 B&Bs that are perfect for a New Jersey getaway.
This award-winning bed and breakfast is the largest in Cape May, and, quite possibly, the best bed and breakfast in New Jersey. It offers a full gourmet breakfast, luxury antique furnishings, and close proximity to Willow Creek Winery.
If you’re interested in seeing more B&Bs in Cape May, here’s a YouTube video by Top5 ForYou highlighting some of the best places to stay in the charming beach town.
Though it may not seem like much on the outside, Summer Nites in North Wildwood is far from a drag. You'll flip when you see how boss it is! Enjoy themed rooms stocked with memorabilia and featuring beautiful hand-painted murals. There's also "the most" hip vintage game room!
Located in lovely Lambertville, this B&B is conveniently situated near antique shops, trendy boutiques, and the Delaware River. After reopening under new management, this iconic bed and breakfast has major renovations to show off, bringing a new look and life to the property.
The website proclaims "the only thing we overlook is the ocean," and this couldn't be more true. Enjoy a delicious breakfast in this Swiss-style chalet with modern amenities including satellite TV, Wi-Fi in every room, and beach chairs for your convenience. It's truly one of the best places to stay in New Jersey.
Whistling Swan Inn in Stanhope provides guests with a delicious country-style breakfast, free Wi-Fi and bicycles, expanded cable, fresh homemade cookies, and some incredible getaway packages!
This spacious inn offers beach badges, a video and game library, bike rentals, metal detectors, and stunning common areas, including a solarium, making it one of the most unique bed and breakfasts in New Jersey.
Inn at Glencairn is a meticulously renovated 300-year-old inn that's located near trendy downtown Princeton and is just a short drive from the stunning Grounds For Sculpture. Your stay includes discount tickets! It also includes a fresh breakfast, featuring local and organic ingredients.
When looking for great getaway spots in New Jersey, don't overlook this spacious Sussex County bed and breakfast, which offers a seasonal pool, free Wi-Fi, a DVD and game library, a 24-hour snack station, and a three-course breakfast. Nature lovers will enjoy the surrounding trails while foodies will enjoy the fine dining options nearby.
The DeBary Inn offers 15 rooms and 1 suite right in the heart of Summit near shopping, dining, and the Mall at Short Hills. Enjoy convenient transportation to NYC and a continental breakfast.
10. Sand Castle Bed And Breakfast, Long Beach Island
This luxury bed and breakfast in New Jersey is located on the bay in Barnegat Light on Long Beach Island. All guest rooms offer a private entrance and private bath along with flat-screen TVs and central air conditioning. The inn itself offers many amenities including a heated pool, jacuzzi, rooftop deck, enclosed sun porch, exercise room, beach badges, and bicycles for guest use. With so much to offer, it's without a doubt one of the best places to stay in New Jersey.
All of these are lovely places to stay, but this is by far not an exhaustive list of the incredible getaway spots in New Jersey. There are nearly 200 registered bed and breakfasts in New Jersey, each spectacular in its own way. Share your favorites with us, and share this post to let us know you’d love to learn more about the charming bed and breakfasts in New Jersey.
So, have you ever been to any of these great getaway spots in New Jersey? Did we miss your favorite bed and breakfast? Which do you think is the best bed and breakfast in New Jersey? Tell us!
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Bed and breakfasts aren’t the only amazing getaway spots in New Jersey. There are several others, including the Hippy Hut, one of the most unique Airbnbs in New Jersey.
