Congress Hall
A historic hotel founded in 1816 that was once the 'Summer White House' for several US presidents. Its yellow-columned veranda is a landmark.
Congress Hall is one of the oldest seaside resort hotels in the United States. The current building dates to a reconstruction after a fire in 1879. A veranda about 100 meters long faces the sea, and Presidents Lincoln, Grant, and Harrison all spent summers here. Non-guests may enter the lobby, the Boiler Room bar in the basement, and the Blue Pig restaurant. The lawn often hosts events, and the Christmas decorations in winter are especially famous. It is located at the southern end of Washington Street Mall.
Opening hours
Open all day (restaurants follow their own hours)
Nearby sights
- Washington Street Mall
- Cape May Beach & Promenade
- Emlen Physick Estate
- Cape May Historic District
- South Cape May Meadows
- Cape May Whale Watch
- Willow Creek Winery
- Cape May Point State Park