The tower is like a vertical museum and explains the towers' uses as fire control stations for the heavy naval guns positioned across the bay. It's a fun activity and our son loves the steps!

A little ways away from Cape May lighthouse is this WWII memorial. It is free from the outside. A nostalgic look at our pass.

It was nice to walk around the area & even saw the wild asparagus & cactus growing while reading about the history. I had to stay outside with our dog but my husband went to the top & took photos for us.

This tower is one of a few left standing from WW2 - we have climbed up in a few, from Delaware to north Jersey. Built as part of the coastal defense system in WW2, they were designed to spot, and locate, invading vessels. When I was a youngster in Cape May, we always referred to the tower in town (now... More

I am a sucker for history, especially WW2. The tower and its history was a nice little side trip for us!

This is one of the last of its type. They have nice panel history boards that explain it. Even though I am not really into this kind of thing, I found it interesting. There is a fee to climb up but you don't have to do this is you are also doing the Cape May lighthouse. Same view. It takes... More

Husband traveled to the top of the tower for great views of the beach, lighthouse, and surrounding areas. Interesting displays both inside and out.

Walked up steel stairs to look out portion of Tower. Historian up there was knowledgeable and friendly. Must be able to climb stairs, no elevator.. worth the view.

The World War II lookout tower was but one of several observation towers built along the New Jersey --Delaware coast to help protect the Delaware Bay from the Nazis. Go, read, learn and see about this important aspect of defense of the American coastline. The volunteers are knowledgeable and are doing their best to preserve the memory of those valiant... More