Battery 223 Cape May Bunker

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[301 - 303] Lighthouse Rd
Cape May Point, NJ 08212

Battery 223 Cape May Bunker is a historical site offering visitors a glimpse into the military history of Cape May Point, NJ.

Explore the underground tunnels and learn about the role this bunker played during significant events in American history.

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4.56 reviews
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Brad M.
6/15/2024

Pretty history if you wanted to read. Battery 223, constructed in 1943 at Cape May Point, New Jersey, was a crucial part of Fort Miles during World War II, designed to protect Delaware Bay's...

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Jose P.
12/26/2024

I wish I could have gotten a lot closer to the bunker, but there is major work being performed on the beach. Even from a distance, the bunker looks so cool and cool enough for me to give it 4...

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Marcus S.
4/7/2021

I'm not the biggest history buff, but I do love history and seeing pieces of it in person. This was a nice opportunity, alongside the nearby Cape May Lighthouse. Nice to see it on the National...

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Geno P.
5/2/2013

You just never know what you're going to find during a walk along the beach. A unique sea shell in mint condition? Portugese Man-O-War? Crab vs. seagull? Well, in Cape May N.J., somebody left a...

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Daniel D.
8/3/2018

Almost lost my virginity there, also pretty historical. 4 stars!

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