Cape May Lighthouse

A visit to historic victorian Cape May becomes even more memorable once you stop at the lighthouse out on Cape May Point State Park. Towering 157.5 feet above the southernmost tip of the state, it's distinctive beam flashes once every 15 seconds and is visible 24 miles out at sea.

Built in 1859 under the supervision of First Lieutenant George meade, the original lens was so large the keeper actually stood inside it when refueling. Nearby at the Cape May Courthouse Museum, the Fresnel lens specified by Meade is on display.

Most of the state park, about 190 acres, is a natural area where visitors can observe migrating birds and butterflies. There are also three miles of hiking trails, surf fishing, and picnic areas.

Open
daily 8 a.m.-4 p.m. May-Nov.
weekends Dec.-April.
Admission fee:
Adults - $5
Children (3-12) - $1
Phone: (609) 884-5404.

© by Cape May Lighthouse Guide

"A view from the top" (click on images to enlarge):