Absecon Lighthouse

Absecon Lighthouse Welcome to New Jersey's tallest lighthouse and the country's third tallest lighthouse. ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY CLIMB FREE EVERY DAY.
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Take an amazing journey into time and above it all as you ascend the 228 steps of the Absecon Lighthouse, one of the oldest lighthouses in the country. You'll see breathtaking views of the Atlantic City skyline and up top you'll come face-to-face with the original first-order Fresnel Lens, first lit in 1857. The lighthouse's recent multi-million dollar restoration also includes a stunning replica

of the Lightkeeper's dwelling, an educational museum, charming gift shop, Fresnel Lens exhibit in the original Oil House and expansive grounds. Admission to climb the lighthouse tower is $10.00 for adults, $9.00 for seniors (65+), $6.00 for children (4-12.)

β›…οΈβœˆοΈ Going to the Air Show this weekend? Get a pilot's eye view from the top of the Absecon Lighthouse! πŸ‘€ We'll be open ...
05/28/2026

β›…οΈβœˆοΈ Going to the Air Show this weekend? Get a pilot's eye view from the top of the Absecon Lighthouse! πŸ‘€ We'll be open every day for climbs, just a short walk from the Atlantic City Boardwalk!

Today, we pause to honor and remember the brave men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces who made the ultimate sacrifice f...
05/25/2026

Today, we pause to honor and remember the brave men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Thank you for your service, and wishing everyone a meaningful & reflective Memorial Day. πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ

05/20/2026

😍 360 Degree views of Atlantic
City & beyond! πŸ– Start your summer off with a
spectacular climb to the top of the Absecon
Lighthouse!
πŸ‘‰ We'll be open Thursday thru Monday, 11am -4pm
(rain OR shine) See you soon!

Good morning from the Absecon Lighthouse! πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Today we celebrate all active-duty & former military personnel, thank you f...
05/16/2026

Good morning from the Absecon Lighthouse! πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Today we celebrate all active-duty & former military personnel, thank you for your service!πŸ™

We love seeing photos from your visit to the Absecon Lighthouse! πŸ€—
05/11/2026

We love seeing photos from your visit to the Absecon Lighthouse! πŸ€—

🌿Our fabulous community gardeners have been hard at work prepping all 21 beds at the Absecon Lighthouse this spring! πŸ‘©β€πŸŒΎ...
05/11/2026

🌿Our fabulous community gardeners have been hard at work prepping all 21 beds at the Absecon Lighthouse this spring! πŸ‘©β€πŸŒΎ Be sure to check out what's "growing on" with this year's harvest next time you visit!

πŸ’β€β™€οΈ THIS WEEKEND! Moms climb the Absecon Lighthouse tower for free! And on Sunday Moms can get a free slice of plain pi...
05/08/2026

πŸ’β€β™€οΈ THIS WEEKEND! Moms climb the Absecon Lighthouse tower for free! And on Sunday Moms can get a free slice of plain pizza from local favorite Tony Baloney's by showing their "I Climbed" card! πŸ• Don't worry about the weather forecast, we are open rain or shine (11am - 4pm). 😎 See you soon!

05/08/2026

Thanks for the spotlight!! Please visit us again soon! πŸ˜„

05/05/2026

πŸŽ‰ What a great visit! Thanks for sharing!

Address

31 S Rhode Island Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ
08401

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 4pm
Thursday 11am - 4pm
Friday 11am - 4pm
Saturday 11am - 4pm
Sunday 11am - 4pm

Telephone

+16094491360

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