Cape May Point State Park


The 190-acre Cape May Point State Park, just off Lighthouse Ave, has 2 miles of trails, plus the famous 1859 Cape May Lighthouse. You can climb the 199 stairs to the top for the view. Short, easy trails (0.5 to 2 miles) are great for birding and a breath of salty ocean air.


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1. Cape May Lighthouse

0.08 MILES

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2. Cape May Bird Observatory

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