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Lighthouses

19 attractions

Things to Do

Start early. Stay late.

The edges of the day tend to hold the best experiences.

Absecon Lighthouse

Atlantic City, New Jersey

Built in 1857, this 171 foot tower was built under the supervision of George Gordon…

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Go a little further.

The next turn is often where things start to get interesting.

Barnegat Lighthouse State Park

Barnegat Light, New Jersey

Panoramic view of Long Beach Island, Barnegat Inlet & Island Beach State Park. The site…

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Go a little further.

The next turn is often where things start to get interesting.

Bodie Island Lighthouse

Nags Head, North Carolina

The base of the tower is open seasonally, along with restored Double Keeper's Quarters, which…

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A place to slow down.

Not every stop needs to be busy to be worth your time.

Cape Hatteras Lighthouse

Buxton, North Carolina

The tallest brick lighthouse in North America. Open for climbing Good Friday - Columbus Day.Extending…

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Simple trips are often the best.

You don't need much for a place to leave an impression.

Cape Lookout Lighthouse

Harkers Island, North Carolina

In 1804, Congress authorized construction of a lighthouse on Cape Lookout, the southernmost tip of…

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Leave room for the unexpected.

The best parts of a trip rarely show up on an itinerary.

Cape May Lighthouse

Cape May Point, New Jersey

Located at Cape May Point State Park, the 157-foot-high lighthouse is still an aid to…

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Keep it easy.

The best days usually come without pressure or overplanning.

Currituck Beach Lighthouse

Corolla, North Carolina

Climb the 214 steps to the top of the majestic, red brick lighthouse. First lit…

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Simple trips are often the best.

You don't need much for a place to leave an impression.

East Point Lighthouse

Heislerville, New Jersey

Picturesque lighthouse on Delaware Bay. Call for hours of operation and more information.

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Take less, experience more.

What you carry matters less than what you notice.

Finns Point Lighthouse

Pennsville, New Jersey

c.1876 wrought iron lighthouse is listed on the National Registry of Historic Places.

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Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

Hereford Inlet Lighthouse

North Wildwood, New Jersey

National Historic site with maritime museum and gardens.

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Hudson-Athens Lighthouse Tours

Hudson

Hudson Cruise boat departs Hudson Boat Launch on the hour and Athens Village Park on…

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Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

Lighthouse View Motel

Buxton, North Carolina

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Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

Oak Island Lighthouse

Caswell Beach, North Carolina

The Oak Island Lighthouse was completed in 1958. The lights are 169 feet above the…

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Keep moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

Ocracoke Lighthouse

Ocracoke, North Carolina

The Ocracoke Lighthouse is a 75-foot sturdy, whitewashed tower built of brick with a concrete…

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Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

Old Baldy Lighthouse & Smith Island Museum

Bald Head Island, North Carolina

North Carolina's oldest standing lighthouse, built in 1817. Smith Museum is housed in replica of…

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Worth the stop.

Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.

Sandy Hook Lighthouse

Highlands, New Jersey

America's oldest operating lighthouse is on the grounds of Fort Hancock in the Sandy Hook…

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Take the long way.

The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't plan.

Sea Girt Lighthouse (c1896)

Sea Girt, New Jersey

Guided tours on Sunday afternoons April - Nov.

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A place to slow down.

Not every stop needs to be busy to be worth your time.

Tinicum Rear Range Lighthouse

Paulsboro, New Jersey

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Let the road decide.

Plans are useful, but flexibility is where the real discoveries happen.

Twin Lights of Navesink Lighthouse Historic Site

Highlands, New Jersey

256 feet above the water, two-beacon lighthouse overlooks Sandy Hook and the Atlantic Ocean.

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