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# Cape May Lighthouse Tours and Activities

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## Visit Cape May Lighthouse

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#### A 19th-century lighthouse at the southerly tip of New Jersey hosts a fascinating museum dedicated to the history of the area.

Climb to the top of the Cape May Lighthouse, an iconic landmark at the southernmost point of New Jersey. The historic monument today hosts a museum and shop, making it an ideal starting point to explore the surrounding Cape May Point State Park. Visit throughout the summer to take part in family-friendly events.

The lighthouse was built in 1859 to guide ships south around the Cape May peninsula. Explore a building that was last occupied by a keeper in the 1930s. In 1987, the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts and Humanities began restoration work on the lighthouse, which was completed 15 years later in 2002.

Make your way to the top of the 157-foot (48-meter) tower for views of the surrounding region. Tackle 199 steps to reach a viewing platform where the beacon still shines with an automatic mechanism. The watchtower faces Delaware Bay and the state of Delaware over the water. Watch boats traveling between the two states.

Visit the orientation center in the renovated Oil House, which contains informative displays on the history of the lighthouse. Stop in the shop for Cape May souvenirs.

Head back outside into Cape May Point State Park and take photos of the tower. The structure’s design is simple, with a bleached white exterior and a red beacon on top. Visit the nearby beaches or follow one of the trails to go bird-watching.

The lighthouse hosts child-friendly events throughout the year, including tower climbs during full moon periods. Come to a family fun day to enjoy performers, craft vendors and activities for all ages. In peak summer season, you can also hear stories from the lighthouse keepers of old or even try working here.

Driving to Cape May Lighthouse from the town center takes about 15 minutes. Ample parking is available. Alternatively, walk to the lighthouse in less than an hour from Cape May, on a route that runs alongside the wetlands.

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#### Cape May Point State Park

The southern tip of New Jersey offers a park rich with historical monuments, diverse bird life, pleasant walking trails and scenic beaches.

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#### Cape May Bird Observatory

Find out about the history of Cape May Point when you take a trip to Cape May Bird Observatory. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

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#### World War II Lookout Tower

Ascend a tower that was designed to defend America against enemy ships and learn about the military history of the region on your way to the top.

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#### South Cape May Meadows

Explore the great outdoors at South Cape May Meadows, a lovely green space in Cape May Point. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

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#### Cape May Beach

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Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Cape May Beach during your trip to Admiral Estates?

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#### Sunset Beach

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Find serenity on one of New Jersey’s best beaches, where glistening jewels lie hidden in the sand and an old wreck is part of an unusual and beautiful view.

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