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Cape May Lighthouse, Cape May Point, NJ

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Cape May Lighthouse

Climb 199 spiral steps inside an 1859 lighthouse for views over Delaware Bay, the Atlantic and Cape May Point.

215 Lighthouse Ave · Cape May Point, NJ

About Cape May Lighthouse

Built in 1859 and still an active aid to navigation, the Cape May Lighthouse stands inside Cape May Point State Park. You climb 199 steps on a cast iron spiral staircase to the watch gallery, where the view takes in Delaware Bay, the Atlantic Ocean and the park's nature trails. Cape May MAC maintains the tower and runs the climbs. The lighthouse can close when there is lightning or severe weather in the area.

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The closest stops to Cape May Lighthouse, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Museums

    Cape May Point Arts and Science Center

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    A nonprofit in Cape May Point that combines art, science, and nature programming.

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  • Eat & Drink
    Date Night

    Willow Creek Winery

    $25–$50

    An award-winning Cape May County vineyard and tasting room set on 50 acres of farmland.

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  • Tours
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    Revolution Rail Co.

    $25–$50

    Guided rail bike rides along a scenic four-mile stretch of coastal rail line in Cape May.

    Transit: reachable by public transit

    2.0 mi awaySwitch it up: Tours

  • Sightseeing
    History Buff

    Cape May Historic District

    No admission fee

    Walk or ride a trolley past hundreds of gingerbread-trimmed Victorian houses, inns and hotels in a seaside resort town.

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    Wildwoods Boardwalk

    No admission fee

    Historic beachfront boardwalk district with amusement piers, tram cars and seasonal entertainment in the Wildwoods.

    Transit: reachable by public transit

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    The Wildwoods

    No admission fee

    Classic Jersey Shore boardwalk towns: Wildwood, Wildwood Crest, and North Wildwood, on a five-mile barrier island.

    Transit: reachable by public transit

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