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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.

Let’s Go For a (Bike) Ride!

July 13, 2021 by administrator

I Want to Ride My Bicycle (Bicycle, Bicycle)! 

While we can neither confirm nor deny that Freddie Mercury had the Twin Capes region of the Delaware Beaches and the Jersey Shore in mind when he wrote the classic Queen song Bicycle Race, we certainly like to think he did! There’s good reason too, as the region offers some amazing options for those looking to get out and about on two wheels. Whether it’s a relaxed cruise to find a great brew and a tasty bite to eat, an casual ride to take in the sights and sounds, or a serious leg & lung burner to see how many miles you can put in, there’s something for just about everyone!
Passengers disembarking the Cape May-Lewes Ferry with bicycles

Cruisin’ for a Brew

Whether you’re on the New Jersey side or the Delaware side, you’ll have no problem pedaling your way to a pint of local craft beer. Our Pints & Pedals tours of Cape May and Sussex Counties have more details about all the amazing breweries, and take you through some short, medium, and long-ride options, but if you’re looking for a quick-hit list of places to check out in close-proximity to the terminals, we’ve got you covered here: 

Lewes, DE: 
Grain On the Rocks (yep, you don’t even have to leave the terminal!) 
Big Oyster Brewing
Crooked Hammock 
Revelation Craft Brewery

Cape May, NJ; 
Stowaways in the Cape May Terminal
Gusto Brewing Company
Cape May Brewing Company
Cold Spring Brewery

Outdoor dining at Crooked Hammock Brewery

Wine? Yep, that too. 

It’s not just about the breweries, there are some equally amazing wineries within very easy riding distance of the terminals. 

Cape May: 
Cape May Winery & Vineyard
Turdo Vineyards
Willow Creek Winery & Farm
Hawk Haven 

Lewes: 
Nassau Valley Vineyard
Twin Branch Winery (Milton)

Pedalin’ For a View

Cape Henlopen State Park is located just down the road from the Lewes terminal, and offers two great trails for taking in the sights and sounds of the Delaware Beaches. The Gordon’s Pond trail is just over 3 miles and takes riders to a scenic vista overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, as well as additional vistas of marshes and beaches, and is a great place to spot a bird or two. The Junction and Breakwater Trail is a little over 5 miles and features similar scenes, plus it’s a great way to access Rehoboth Beach! For more info on those trails and more options, make sure to check out the Delaware State Parks Biking section on their website.

Bike trail in Delaware State Park

Biking 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.

Biking the boardwalk in Ocean City, NJ

Go The Distance

If you’re more into lightweight components, aerodynamics and tracking your pedal cadence than beach cruisers and relaxed rides, don’t worry, you can still get out and push the pace. 

In Cape May, you can pickup the Cape May Shoreline Trail on Beach Drive just as you exit the Cape May terminal, and go on a 33+ mile ride around Cape May County. You’ll travel along the shore of the Delaware Bay, catch a glimpse of the Cape May National Wildlife Refuge, ride through the tidal marshes on your way to barrier islands, pedal your way through the Wildwoods, and come back through Cape May on your way back to the Ferry.  

Get Electric!

Ready to try something new? Electric bikes are available for rent from Pedego Electric Bikes in both Cape May and Lewes! Electric Bikes can go up to 20 miles an hour and have enough battery life to last up to 50 hours, which means can get you where you want to go quickly and efficiently.

Pedego Electric Bikes available at the Ferry terminals in Cape May and 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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Pints and Pedals: A Cyclist’s Beer Tour of Cape May County

August 14, 2018 by administrator

Explore the Shore: A Two-Wheeled Brewery Tour

Looking for a way to sample some of Cape May County’s best beers, and get some exercise at the same time? Then grab a friend, your bikes and helmets and check out our recommendations below for short, medium and long-length bike tours centered around a few of the area’s best breweries.  You can certainly mix and match between the tours, but we’ve listed only three per loop so you don’t get loopy while riding through the County.

Map of Bicycle Tour from Cape May Terminal to Cape May Brewing Company

Cyclist Short Tour

Distance: 10.6-mile loop
View Route on Google Maps

Breweries:

  • Gusto Brewery. Address: 3860 Bayshore Road, Cape May, NJ 08204
  • Cape May Brewing Co. Address: 1200 Hornet Road, Rio Grande, NJ 08242.
  • Cold Spring Brewery. Address: 733 Seashore Road, Cape May, NJ 08204.

Details: This loop might be short on distance, but it’s big on great beers! Head out from the terminal and make your way to Cape May’s newly opened brewery, Gusto Brewing Company, located just up the road from the Ferry terminal on the corner of Lincoln Blvd and Bayshore Road. They’ve got a great local vibe to go along with a bunch of tasty beers on tap.

Next, you can head to one of New Jersey’s premier independent craft breweries, Cape May Brewing Co., located at the Cape May County Airport. Tour the facility and sample a wide range of options from Belgians to Stouts to their famous IPA’s. If you’re hungry, grab a seat at the Flight Deck Diner located near the Naval Air Station Wildwood museum also at the Airport.

From there, head back towards the terminal and turn back the clock with a visit to Cold Spring Brewery, located in historic Cold Spring Village. The Brewery is located in a fully restored barn built in Cape May County in the early 1800’s, and features a number of great beers to choose from.

When you get back to the terminal, be sure to stop in at Exit Zero’s Boat Drinks for a hard earned meal and a cold beverage!

Map of Bicycle Tour from Cape May Terminal to 7 Mile Brewery

Cyclist Medium Tour

Distance: 7.7 miles one-way, 14.7 mile loop
View Route on Google Maps

Breweries:

  • Gusto Brewery. Address: 3860 Bayshore Road, Cape May, NJ 08204
  • 7 Mile Brewery. Address: 1200 Hornet Road, Rio Grande, NJ 08242.
  • Behr Brewing, 513 Seashore Road, Erma NJ, 08204

Details: If you’re looking to stretch your legs a bit more, this one’s for you. From the Ferry, you can make a quick stop a Gusto Brewery which is right on the corner of Lincoln Blvd and Bayshore Rd. After leaving Gusto, pedal your way along the route (mostly bike path), until you reach 7 Mile Brewery, located in Rio Grande. 7 Mile offers a wide variety of beers, and the largest indoor tasting room in the state. There are several options for food nearby, including a few places that will deliver to you at the brewery!

From there, head back towards the terminal, taking time for a stop at Behr Brewing, the newest Craft Brewery in the area that had its opening in early 2022.

When you get back to the terminal, be sure to stop in at Exit Zero’s Boat Drinks for a hard earned meal and a cold beverage!

Map of Bike Tour from Cape May Terminal to Bucket Brigade Brewery

Cyclist Long Tour

Distance: 12.9 miles one-way, 27.9 mile loop
View Route on Google Maps

Breweries:

  • Bucket Brigade Brewery. Address: 205 N Main Street, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
  • Coho Brewing Co. Address: 28 Indian Trail Rd. #103, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
  • Cold Spring Brewery. Address: 733 Seashore Road, Cape May, NJ 08204

Details: Up for a challenge? More interested in pedaling than sipping? Then this one’s for you. From the terminal, head north nearly 13 miles into Cape May Court House. Once there, head to Bucket Brigade Brewery, a new brewery founded by two firefighter brothers with deep ties to Cape May County. Choose from a variety of beers, and enjoy the firehouse atmosphere. If you’re in need of something to eat, there are plenty of restaurants in the area, including the Court House Diner.

From there, take the bike path down to Coho Brewing Co. Coho Brewing is a newly added brewery that has a law and order theme for its beer choices, such as their “Hazeus Corpus”, which is a New-England style IPA, and plenty of other delicious brews!

After stopping at Coho Brewing, take the bike path back to the terminal, and if you’re up for it you can make a third stop at Cold Spring Brewery on your way back (see short tour for more info on Cold Spring).

Create Your Own Tour

There are several other craft breweries in Cape May County if you want to stretch your legs and your distance – just remember to leave yourself enough time to make it back! They include:

  • Mudhen Brewing Co., located at 127 W Rio Grande Ave, Wildwood, NJ 08260 (9.5 miles from the Terminal)
  • Slack Tide Brewing Company, located at 1072 Route 83, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210 (21.3 miles from the Terminal)
  • Ludlam Island Brewery, located at 9 Stoney Ct, Ocean View, NJ 08230 (25.2 miles from the Terminal)

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