Absecon Lighthouse

The 1857 lighthouse was designed by George Meade, stands 171 feet tall, and is the oldest man-made tourist attraction on the Jersey shore. You can tour the adjacent lightkeeper's house and climb the 228 steps to the top for a great view of Atlantic City. In summer, kids are invited to Wacky Wednesday programs, moonlight climbs, and even sleepover adventures.

Posted on April 09, 2015. Brought to you by fodors.

I Love Lighthouses

Average Rating

100

always wanted to climb this tallest lighthouse in NJ, what a beautiful day on Easter break and it was open. But call ahead for hours of operation. A regular lighthouse with museum attached, small fee for climbing, (it gives AAA discounts), Easy to find, north side, next to Atlantic City, surrounding area not bad, alot of empty lots and a...

Posted by benko on April 13, 2016. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

Not much to see or do

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40

Because of shifting sands over time...this lighthouse is now a couple miles inland. Because of that, it is no longer a working lighthouse. It still has one of the amazing french lenses that can magnify light REALLY far. Not much to do and wouldn't really recommend it.

Posted by elizabethf1221 on April 13, 2016. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

A great lighthouse in a lousy location

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60

Visited this lighthouse last summer and was deeply distressed at it's condition. If they could move Hatteras to a better location, why not this lighthouse.

Posted by Lee5608 on April 13, 2016. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

Worth the Walk

Average Rating

80

While visiting nearby Historic Smithville, my wife and I went into Atlantic City to the Absecon Lighthouse. It is the tallest lighthouse in New Jersey and you have to traverse 228 stops to get to the top. The view of the city was very nice.

Posted by Curt K on April 13, 2016. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

Easy quick stop to 3rd oldest lighthouse in US

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80

We had some extra time and stopped here. Worth a trip to climb up for the price. good info to explain the history and was surprised to see that George Meade helped in overseeing the building of this lighthouse, same guy who led the Union Army in Gettysburg. Easy trip up and stops for views along the way

Posted by Keith T on April 13, 2016. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

Absecon Lighthouse can be found at S Rhode Island Ave 31. The following is offered: Theater. The entry is present with us since Sep 8, 2010 and was last updated on Nov 14, 2013. In Atlantic City there are 1 other Theater. An overview can be found here.

Posted on March 26, 2015. Brought to you by opendius.

Welcome to New Jersey's tallest lighthouse and the country's third tallest lighthouse.

Posted on October 26, 2014. Brought to you by facebook.

This lighthouse was first lit in 1857, guiding ships away from the menacing Absecon Shoals. This is the oldest man made tourist attraction on the New Jersey Shore.

Posted on June 17, 2014. Brought to you by worldweb.

Absecon Lighthouse is located at 31 S Rhode Island Ave, Atlantic City, NJ. This location is in the Uptown Atlantic City neighborhood. This business specializes in Amusement Parks.

Posted on March 27, 2014. Brought to you by merchantcircle.

Huff and puff up the 228 steps and you'll be rewarded with a sweeping view of the city and the New Jersey shoreline.

Posted on April 19, 2013. Brought to you by baltimoresun.