Congress Hall

Congress Hall At A Glance...

The Winter Wonderland fills the historic hotel and its grounds with holiday decor.
A tree lighting ceremony on the Grand Lawn, with live choir music and a countdown.
The Enchanted Vendor Village market, a carousel and the Congress Hall Express train through a North Pole scene.
Seasonal treats such as spiced cider, hot chocolate, roasted chestnuts and holiday pie.
Todays Sunrise: 6:39 am, Sunset: 4:48 pm
New Jersey Southern Shore Region Cape May County

About Congress Hall

Congress Hall is a historic hotel on the Cape May beachfront, billed as America's first seaside resort and welcoming guests since 1816. It has come through fires, hurricanes and war and is part of the Cape Resorts collection.

Each holiday season the grand hotel is decked with festive decor and becomes a Winter Wonderland. The hotel's own page lists the Winter Wonderland with visitor hours, not only for overnight guests.

Amenities:
- Restaurant On Premises
Attractions:
- Amusements / Rides / Games

Contact / Location

Primary Address:

Get Directions 200 Congress Place
Cape May, New Jersey 08204

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Things to See & Do

Browse the Enchanted Vendor Village, a market of twinkling lights, handmade gifts and festive treats. Take a spin on the carousel and ride the Congress Hall Express train through the hotel's North Pole. Warm up with spiced cider, hot chocolate or a seasonal cocktail, and try cookies, roasted chestnuts and holiday pie. The tree lighting ceremony on the Grand Lawn, with live music from a choir, opens the season in early December. Breakfast with Santa and a Christmas Day buffet are held in the ballroom.

Special / Seasonal Events

The tree lighting ceremony takes place on the Grand Lawn early in December, with a choir and a countdown to lighting the tree. Breakfast with Santa, a Christmas Day buffet in the ballroom and a Glitter Ball are also listed on the hotel's page. Check its events calendar for dates.

Tips and Tricks

Plan an evening visit to see the hotel and tree lit up. Strollers are not allowed directly in front of the stage at the tree lighting.

Admission & Guidelines

The hotel's page lists the Winter Wonderland with visitor hours but gives no admission details, so check its website for any ticket or ride information before you go.

Hours / Season of Operation

The Winter Wonderland runs from the day after Thanksgiving through the end of December, Thursday through Sunday, with longer hours on Saturday and special hours on some dates. Train, carousel and vendor village hours can change, and rides depend on the weather. Check the hotel's website for current hours.