On this kid-friendly version of our classic Ghost Capers tour, families follow along as we share our investigations into some of Cape May's most haunted locations while kids play pint-sized paranormal detectives by voting on whether or not they think we've uncovered the true culprit behind each case!
PLAY PARANORMAL INVESTIGATOR!
Uncover the legends and lore of the shore with our Kid Capers Family Ghost Walk, the only Cape May ghost tour designed especially for families with kids under the age of 12!
On this sunset stroll, kids and families will learn about the history of the nation's oldest seaside resort as told through some of its most famous reported hauntings. We'll share our research into who lived here, who died here, and why they might be hanging around their old homes. Kids then get to put their own detective skills to the test by voting on whether or not they think we've cracked each case!
This tour includes six stops featured on our original Ghost Capers Haunted History Walk, adapted especially for kids and families with additional educational details and interactive elements. At the end of the tour, each child will receive their own Kid Capers Ghost Investigators sticker badge!
OUR STORIES
• Features 6 exclusive stories, including the Southern Mansion, the John F. Craig House, and the Chalfonte.
• Covers 250 years of Cape May's history, from the 1600's through the 1920's.
• Potentially sensitive topics include death by natural causes and the Civil War (including injury, imprisonment, and threat of execution). We aim to treat these subjects respectfully and without explicit detail.
• All ages welcome, but best enjoyed by ages 8 & up. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
OUR ROUTE
• Our tours are entirely open-air and proceed rain or shine!
• This tour loops through the oldest streets of Cape May's historic district and includes 6 stops.
• Total time is approximately 45 minutes, depending on guest pace.
• Each tour includes 15 - 20 minutes of walking time, in stretches of 1 - 5 minutes at a time, and covers just under 1 mile.
• Parts of our route may be dark with narrow or uneven pavement. We welcome flashlights and mobility aids, but our route may not be fully accessible due to Cape May's infrastructure.
JOIN US
Tours meet directly in front of the Cape May Post Office at the corner of Washington Street and Franklin Street, marked on the map below.
There is no designated parking or signage for our tour at the meeting place, but our guide will be waiting at the meeting spot from 30 minutes ahead of the scheduled tour start time, wearing a Ghost Capers ID badge and carrying a lantern.
Nearby free shuttle stops, run by the City of Cape May, are also marked on the map below. Shuttles run from 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM on all dates during our tour season. Free parking for the shuttle is available at the Cape May Elementary School at 921 Lafayette Street but is subject to availability.
See "Know Before You Go" for more details on finding us, parking, and checking in, and our policies for all other important information.
