Cape May Lighthouse, Historic lighthouse in Cape May Point, US
The Cape May Lighthouse rises 157 feet above the New Jersey coastline with its red cupola and brick exterior visible from miles around.
The current lighthouse, built in 1859 under engineer William F. Raynolds, replaced two previous structures from 1823 and 1847 that succumbed to coastal erosion.
The Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts manages this National Historic Landmark, which has welcomed more than 2.5 million visitors since opening to the public in 1988.
Visitors can climb 199 steps to reach the observation deck, which provides views extending to Cape May City, Wildwood, and Cape Henlopen in Delaware.
The lighthouse contains two separate walls: a thick conical outer structure and a cylindrical inner wall supporting the cast iron spiral staircase.
Location: Lower Township
Inception: 1823
Architects: George Meade
Height: 48 m
Address: 215 Light House Ave, Cape May, NJ 08204, USA 08204 08204
Opening Hours: Dimanche: 09:00 - 17:00
Phone: +(609)8845404
Website: https://capemaymac.org/experience/cape-may-lighthouse
GPS coordinates: 38.93333,-74.96067
Latest update: May 23, 2025 19:05
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