Cape May, NJ, Hotel Wins National Best Christmas Tree Status

America’s oldest seaside resort is located in Cape May, New Jersey. It’s truly iconic.

Congress Hall has been selected by Newsweek Magazine’s Travel Editors/Writers list of the top Christmas Trees in the United States.

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Here Is What Newsweek Magazine Said About Congress Hall

America's oldest seaside resort wraps itself in Victorian splendor each December. The towering tree on the Grand Lawn faces the Atlantic as carolers serenade guests beneath gaslight-style lamps. Horse-drawn carriages, festive shops and ocean air complete the picture.

Newsweek Magazine Describe The Best Christmas Trees In America like This …

From city plazas and seaside resorts to mountain mansions and gilded halls, these trees capture the season's most dazzling tradition. Whether soaring over ice rinks, glowing inside grand hotels or sparkling in town squares, each one tells its own story of craftsmanship, community and celebration. Some are decorated with thousands of LEDs and Swarovski crystals, others with handmade ornaments or regional flair, but all invite visitors to look up, linger and share the moment. These towering evergreens remind us that amid winter's chill, light, joy and togetherness always find their way home, said Newsweek Magazine.