228 Steps - One Amazing Journey
Group Tours and Overnights
The only lighthouse in New Jersey with its original first-order Fresnel Lens still in place at the top.
KEEPER SLEEPER OVERNIGHTS
Ever wonder what it was like to be a Lighthouse Keeper 150 years ago? Join us for an overnight adventure and find out! Our Keeper Sleeper program is the PERFECT activity for Cub and Girl Scout Troops! This overnight adventure explores maritime history and the dangerous lives of lighthouse keepers in the 1800's.
The program includes the following activities:
Absecon Lighthouse's history
Video on lighthouse illumination and history
Night time climb to the top of the tower for a spectacular view of Atlantic City
The Great Lighthouse Challenge competition
Optional Ghost Stories
Snack and Breakfast
Secure on-site parking
$45.00 per person
Available Saturday Nights all year round
** Advanced reservations are required **
7:30 pm Saturday until 9:30 am Sunday
SCHOOL TOURS
What is a lighthouse? How do they work? Why are lighthouses so brightly colored? What did the lighthouse keeper do?
Examine the answers to all of these questions and more!
$4.00 per student
1 FREE chaperone for every 10 students
$7.00 additional chaperones
TO ENHANCE YOUR EXPERIENCE, COORDINATE A TRIP TO THE ABSECON LIGHTHOUSE WITH A TRIP TO THE ATLANTIC CITY AQUARIUM FOR AN ADDITONAL $4.50 per STUDENT AND $7.50 per ADDITIONAL CHAPERONE.
Examine the answers to all of these questions and more!
$4.00 per student
1 FREE chaperone for every 10 students
$7.00 additional chaperones
TO ENHANCE YOUR EXPERIENCE, COORDINATE A TRIP TO THE ABSECON LIGHTHOUSE WITH A TRIP TO THE ATLANTIC CITY AQUARIUM FOR AN ADDITONAL $4.50 per STUDENT AND $7.50 per ADDITIONAL CHAPERONE.
GROUP TOURS
Tours for groups of 10 or more people include a guided tour of the grounds, museum, lighthouse and Atlantic City history and a climb to the top of the tower.
$7.00 per adult
$4.00 per child (4-12)
$7.00 per adult
$4.00 per child (4-12)
more information
Contact the Operations & education coordinator
Make your reservation now, contact:
Milt Glenn email or call 609-449-1360.