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Lighthouses

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Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

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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Start early. Stay late.

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

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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Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

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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Find your way.

There's no single right route, just the one that fits you.

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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Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

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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Keep it easy.

The best days usually come without pressure or overplanning.

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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Go where you feel alive.

Pay attention to the places that pull you in without explanation.

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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Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

East Point Lighthouse

Heislerville, New Jersey

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

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More road, less rush.

There's no need to hurry through something worth experiencing.

Finns Point Lighthouse

Pennsville, New Jersey

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

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Start early. Stay late.

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

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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Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

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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Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

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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Keep moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

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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Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

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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Keep it easy.

The best days usually come without pressure or overplanning.

Sea Girt Lighthouse (c1896)

Sea Girt, New Jersey

Guided tours on Sunday afternoons April - Nov.

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Find your way.

There's no single right route, just the one that fits you.

Tinicum Rear Range Lighthouse

Paulsboro, New Jersey

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Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.

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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