Cape May, New Jersey: Climb the Anti-Sub Tower, See the Dummies
World War II enemy vessel lookout. Doughboy-helmeted coastal artillery dummies staff strategic levels of concrete anti-sub Fire Control Tower 23. Built 1942; restored 2012. Bronze "eternal flame" veterans memorial outside its base.
Cape May Point State Park
- Address:
- 536 Sunset Blvd, Cape May, NJ
- Directions:
- From tip of Cape May, head west along Sunset Blvd. Tower on left before beach.
- Hours:
- Daily 9-5 Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Admission:
- Adults $8, 3-12 $5.
- RA Rates:
- Worth a Detour
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Cool history, beautiful view.
[Roadtrip18, 05/04/2022]
Fire Control Tower No. 23
[Sara, 06/26/2018]This concrete coastal defense relic from World War 2 was a high vantage point to spot enemy German submarines and vessels offshore. Uniformed mannequins are arranged inside to show typical duties of America's artillery spotters.
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Eternally watching for German U-Boats.