For more information about tourism in the area please visit the Atlantic City Convention & Visitors Authority web site.
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New Jersey's tallest lighthouse awaits you at Pacific and Rhode Island Avenues in Atlantic City (walking distance from Showboat Casino).
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.
Free Parking and Admission To the Keeper's House Museum, Exhibits and Grounds!
Absecon Lighthouse is:
- New Jersey’s tallest Lighthouse
- The country’s third tallest Lighthouse
- 150 years old, 1857-2007
- Located in Atlantic City
- Open for climbing!
- CLICK HERE to See A Live View From the Top of Absecon Lighthouse!
Hours of Operation:
Fall/Winter hours:
Open Thursdays through Mondays
11am to 4pm.
Last climb is at 3:30pm.
The Lighthouse will be closed to the public from Tuesday December 20th through Wednesday January 11th, reopening on Thursday January 12th at 11:00am.
* Special group tours are available upon request. Please call 609-449-1360 for more information.
September - June
Thursdays through Mondays, 11am to 4pm
Closed Tuesday & Wednesday
July & August
Open daily 10am to 5pm
Closed on major holidays
Cost to Climb the Lighthouse:
General Admission $2 – to tour the museum & exhibits
$7 to climb, includes above
$5 for seniors 65+ to climb, includes above
$4 for children ages 4-12 to climb, includes above
$3 Atlantic City residents with ID to climb, includes above
Active military & kids under 4 free
Dogs are welcome.
Rack cards and other coupons ONLY apply to the climbing rate, not general admission.
Annual Food Drive - Help fight hunger this seasonGet $1.00 off your admission
The Community Food Bank of New Jersey's Southern Branch distributes more than 110,000 pounds of groceries each week to over 250 charities throughout Atlantic, Cape May, Cumberland and Burlington Counties. Absecon Lighthouse is again partnering with them to combat hunger. Most needed items include peanut butter, jelly, canned foods, baby food, canned or dry soup and pasta. Please bring in a suggested donation through November and December to receive $1.00 off your admission.
