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Emlen Physick Estate

1048 Washington St., Cape May, NJ 08204
609-884-5404
Ranked #7 of 28 attractions in Cape May
4.5 of 5 stars 41 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites, History Museums
Owner description: 1879 Emlen Physick Estate, Cape May's only Victorian house museum. Daily tours and special exhibits; trolley tours of the Historic District. Museum...... more » Owner description: 1879 Emlen Physick Estate, Cape May's only Victorian house museum. Daily tours and special exhibits; trolley tours of the Historic District. Museum shop, gallery, and restaurant. « less
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Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2012 NEW

This was an enjoyable stroll through history. We enjoyed the house tour as well as lunch in the tea room. More

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Lewisberry, Pennsylvania
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17 reviews 17 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

I liked the guide and the information was well delivered and you could tell she loved sharing her knowledge of the Physick family. I am so glad the town stepped up to save this historical property. More

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12 reviews 12 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

The tour of the house is great. You can take the trolley tour and it can include the tour of the estate also! Don't forget to have some tea and sandwiches at the nearby victorian tea house on the estate...love the pistashio bread...yummy! More

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Atco, New Jersey
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012

We went here on Mother's Day !It was nice and the tour was informative!!Our tour guide was very good and took her time with any questions that anyone had!! She was GREAT with our children who endless questions can sometime annoy tour guides lol! The house was cool and intersting to tour! The only things we did not like were... More

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Cape May, NJ
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15 reviews 15 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012

Visiting the Physick Estate is a trip back to the Victorian era. The house is the only Victorian era museum in Cape May and is open every day for tours. The guides are great and there are special kid's tours available in the summer time. My whole family loved it! More

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Merrick, New York
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37 reviews 37 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012

We took the tour with guests and enjoyed the trolley ride to this interesting estate. We had an almost private tour which was terrific. The best part was hih tea at the carriage house, which is part of the estate. I would recommend this activity. More

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NEW JERSEY
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24 reviews 24 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012

It was great this was my third visit to the Emlen Physick Estate. I love the tour and seeing the actors perform. The house is all original and so are the furnishings. It a great tour if you love history. More

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Secaucus NJ
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22 reviews 22 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012

went on a holiday tour - and this was one of the stops - the guides were very knowledgable - and the house itself is something to see. Dont miss it! More

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Floro, Norway
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60 reviews 60 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2012

The highlight of the tour was our hostess/guide. The house has a fascinating history that was told with humour and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. More

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Poolesville, Maryland
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2012

Beautiful old mansion. Very knowledgeable guide. Enjoyed learning all the history. More

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