New Jersey is a coastal state, and as such, the ocean plays an important role in both the history of the state and the recreational opportunities available. Combine both fun and education with a visit to one of the tallest lighthouses in the country: New Jersey’s Absecon Lighthouse.
Absecon Lighthouse isn’t just any ordinary lighthouse.
Absecon Lighthouse/Facebook Located in Atlantic City, it’s both physically impressive and has historical value.
Not only is it the tallest lighthouse in New Jersey, but it’s also the third tallest one in the country!
Absecon Lighthouse/Facebook Just look at how massive that is! It’s hard to capture the whole view of it.
You can actually climb the lighthouse to the top to get amazing views of Atlantic City.
Javier De Guilhem/Google Local In total, you walk up 228 steps. It’s 171 feet tall in total. Don’t be intimidated – once you’re at the top it will all be worth it.
The lighthouse is over 150 years old – it was built all the way back in 1857.
Absecon Lighthouse/Facebook Don’t worry, it was recently restored, so it’s safe to head to the top.
These days, the lighthouse puts a focus on history and education.
Raymond Ellis/Google Local You’ll find a museum and an exact replica of a lighthouse keeper’s lodgings here now. It’s a great way to really learn the history of lighthouses and what it was like to work at one back in the past.
Oh, and if you love to shop, there is a cute gift shop located here now too.
Absecon Lighthouse/Facebook Reward yourself after making the climb to the top!
Open seven days a week, this activity is the perfect family field trip.
Absecon Lighthouse/Facebook
Good views, interesting history, beachfront location — what more could you possibly want?
Absecon Lighthouse/Facebook
Located in Atlantic City, it’s both physically impressive and has historical value.
Just look at how massive that is! It’s hard to capture the whole view of it.
Javier De Guilhem/Google Local
In total, you walk up 228 steps. It’s 171 feet tall in total. Don’t be intimidated – once you’re at the top it will all be worth it.
Don’t worry, it was recently restored, so it’s safe to head to the top.
Raymond Ellis/Google Local
You’ll find a museum and an exact replica of a lighthouse keeper’s lodgings here now. It’s a great way to really learn the history of lighthouses and what it was like to work at one back in the past.
Reward yourself after making the climb to the top!
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Address: Absecon Lighthouse, 31 S Rhode Island Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401, USA
