THIS WEEK IN CAPE MAY: JUNE 18-JULY 1, 2021

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Cape May Lighthouse Located in Cape May Point State Park Lighthouse Avenue, off Sunset Boulevard GPS: 215 Lighthouse Ave., Cape May Point

Open Daily See Calendar for Times Climb 199 steps in this 1859 structure to the watch gallery (just below the lantern itself) for a panoramic view of the Jersey Cape & Delaware Bay! Tower admission: $12 adults $ 8 children (ages 3-12)

DADS CLIMB FREE on Father’s Day! Sunday, June 20 CAPE MAY MAC MEMBERS GET IN FREE! See pages 102-103

A fully accessible Visitors’ Orientation Center and Museum Shop carrying souvenirs, books and maritime items are located in the Oil House SAFETY PRECAUTIONS: The safety and security of our visitors is paramount. Masks are no longer required for admission. Please see page 6 for details before purchasing tickets.

MONOMOY LIFE-SAVING BOAT

See page 45 Lighthouse Brick Paver Program See page 52 Lighthouse Full Moon Climb See page 21 Join the Friends of th e Cape May Lighthous e See pages 102-103

The state park offers a Hawk Watch platform and nature trails, as well as a museum with live reptiles and nature displays, and there are covered pavilions and access to the beach (swimming is not allowed). You can also see the World War II bunker on the beach. Rest rooms are available in the park and there is ample free parking.

THE PARK IS CARRY IN, CARRY OUT

Restoration has been undertaken by Cape May MAC in conjunction with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection/Division of Parks and Forestry, and was funded in part by the New Jersey Historic Trust, the ISTEA program administered by the NJ Department of Transportation, the Cape May County Open Space program and the 1772 Foundation.

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