"Be A Pirate" Day Absecon Lighthouse DATE: Sunday May 19  TIME: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm More Infomation    Lighthouse lens looking toward the Showboat Casino 360 Degree View from the Top   Selena & Scott's Wedding 2008 Your Wedding at the Lighjhouse

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:

* 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

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Cost to Climb the Lighthouse:
Free Parking and Admission To the Keeper's House Museum, Exhibits and Grounds!

$7 to climb
$5 for seniors 65+ to climb
$4 for children ages 4-12 to climb
$3 Atlantic City residents with ID to climb
Active military & kids under 4 free
Dogs are welcome.
Rack cards and other coupons ONLY apply to the climbing rate.