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Washington Street Mall

401 Washington St., Cape May, NJ 08204
(609) 884-0555
Ranked #1 of 7 shopping in Cape May
4.5 of 5 stars 26 Reviews
Type: Malls
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PasadenaMD
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4 reviews 4 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2012

We've visited Cape May close to thirty times and still never tire of walking the Washington Street Mall. The diversity of its shops helps maintain the visitor's interest and pleasure. Of course there are the clothing stores with mountains of souvenir T's and sweatshirts, but the quality of the clothing is a notch up from that found on the boardwalk... More

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Rochester, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2012
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The Street Mall is a very enjoyable time. I have been here several times. There is a great variety of restaurants, stores etc. You can take advantage of a nice horse and buggy ride ($75) and see the Historical Cape May. There is a old 5 and dime type store, Several Gift Shops, Restaurants, Fudge Places, Ice Cream Places. So... More

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Paulsboro, New Jersey
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 19, 2012
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We always love going in and out of all the stores on Washington Street Mall. My personal favorites are A Place on Earth and Love the Cook. A Place on Earth without a doubt the best all natural soaps and sugar scrubs. You will not be disappointed in any bath/beauty products you purchase. Love the Cook is a great little... More

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Brooklyn, New York, United States
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 1, 2012
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The great things about the Washington Street Mall is that it's easily walkable, for it's entire length, and it's a few blocks in from the beach. So it co-anchors walking in and around Cape May the way two large department stores do in a mall. It was really shut down in February though. More

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Centralia, Pennsylvania
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 8, 2012
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The Washington Street Mall has many shops and dining. It is quaint and close to B & B's and hotels. If you want to find a special gift whether Cape May related, nautical or something special you must visit these shops. They are all unique in their own way. These shops are also right by Congress Hall ( Historic hotel)... More

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Pittsburgh
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 5, 2012
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The Washington Street Mall is THE place to visit if you like shopping and eating! We walked there from our hotel several times during our week there. The shops had just about anything a tourist could want to buy. We enjoyed a couple of the restaurants too. We also started a trolley tour; tickets could be purchased right there--very convenient.... More

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West Milford, New Jersey
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 2, 2012
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It is so great to walk the mall late evening. There is such a feeling of community, even though you are among strangers. Granted it was New Years weekend. But there were so many hello's and Happy New Year to you that it was like being amoung friends and family. I LOVE Washington Mall!!! More

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Harrisburg, PA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 12, 2011
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This place is adorable! In the summer, it is nice to stroll and people watch but in the winter it is the best spot to Christmas shop for unique gifts. There are so many quaint specialty shops - a welcome change from the average urban/suburban malls. Stuff is usually very pricey, but in December the sales are ON and there... More

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Glenolden, PA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 27, 2011
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Loved the mall being decorated for Fall i.e. pumpkins, corn stalks, scary statues. End-of-season sales were great. More

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Tinton Falls, New Jersey
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 17, 2011
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Hey it's true. Guys, take your lady here for a nice walk, & check out the wide variety of quaint shops. Quality & more quality here. Not a junky, tourist trap. I was surprised by the great stores here. Plus---bistros, dessert places, specialty restaurants & pubs too. We enjoyed shopping, and a fine pub lunch on a beautiful, October sunday.... More

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