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Cape May Lighthouse

Lighthouse Avenue, Cape May Point State Park, Cape May, NJ 08204
609-884-5404
Ranked #4 of 28 attractions in Cape May
4.5 of 5 stars 129 Reviews
Type: Lighthouses, Lookouts
Owner description: 1859 Cape May Lighthouse, fully restored. Climb 199 steps to the top for a breathtaking view of the Atlantic Ocean and Delaware Bay. Open daily....... more » Owner description: 1859 Cape May Lighthouse, fully restored. Climb 199 steps to the top for a breathtaking view of the Atlantic Ocean and Delaware Bay. Open daily. Evening trolley tours. Museum shop. « less
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Cheswick,Pa.
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2012 NEW

We stopped here to see the lighthouse and surrounding area. the lighthouse was very cool, walking up the spiral staircase was a little challenging but it was worth every step. Once at the top you can walk around the entire catwalk and you can see for miles. You must read all the information at each landing on the staircase to... More

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Staten Island, New York
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2012 NEW

Quiet Quaint and lovely there is also some history from the shore line a concrete fortress WW11ERA Those who chose to forget the past are bound to repeat it ! More

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North Wales, Pennsylvania
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65 reviews 65 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

This is a great place to go when you have some extra time in Cape May. Pay the $7 to walk up the 199 steps to the top. The view is great and you will be part of Cape May history. More

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Saratoga Springs, NY
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

The 199 steps were worth the effort - the 360 view gave me a chance to see the ferries come in & out and a view to the Point as well as Cape May and the Nature Conservancy ponds & Trails. Keeper had lots of info about the history and how it operated. More

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NJ
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

climb to the top for a great view! There are guided walking tours for viewing wildlife..check for days and times at the museum on the site. Gift shop and lots of birdhouses, and butterflies More

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Margate City, New Jersey
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43 reviews 43 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

You can view the lighthouse from the end of the beach and it's a nice historic structure. If you are into lighthouses you'll certainly enjoy it. More

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Atco, New Jersey
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012

We LOVE Cap May lighthouse!! The whole park area is very nice they have a small museum -FREE and also nice bathrooms plenty of free parking and some cool nature trails!!Also nature walks and nature programs! A fun place to take the kids that won't cost you a arm and a leg-a rare find for down the shore!! Even if... More

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Vineland, NJ
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012
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We climb the 199 steps to the top of the lighthouse for the first time for Mother's Day, and I'm so happy we did. The 360 degree view was awesome and my kids found it so exciting. It made for a great Mother Day. More

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Boston, Massachusetts
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012
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Not only is the lighthouse tall (199 steps) giving a great view at the top, it also has interesting facts about its construction at strategic location as one climbs. Good information AND a good chance to catch one's breath. A particularly good touch is that there is someone at the top to answer questions about the lighthouse. This person was... More

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Herminie, PA
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2012
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We took some pictures of the lighthouse but didn't really venture past the gift shop, partly because we were limited on time and partly because it's 157ft tall with 200 steps and we are all afraid of heights. The prices in the gift shop were acceptable with $14.00 each for T-shirts just as an example. The grounds and water are... More

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