Absecon Lighthouse
New Jersey's tallest lighthouse, built in 1857. Climb 228 steps for a panoramic view over Atlantic City.
Absecon Lighthouse stands about 52 meters tall. It is the tallest lighthouse in New Jersey and the third tallest in the United States. George Meade, who also designed the dome of the U.S. Capitol, took part in its design. It was first lit in 1857 and still retains its original first-order Fresnel lens. Climb the 228 spiral steps for a 360-degree view of the casino skyline, the bay and the Atlantic. The keeper's house at the base has been converted into a small museum. Admission is charged. Opening days vary with the season, and climbs may be halted in bad weather. The lighthouse is at the northern end of the city, about 1.5 km from Steel Pier.
Opening hours
About 10:00–17:00 (only some days open in low season)
Nearby sights
- Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City
- Steel Pier
- Atlantic City Aquarium & Historic Gardner's Basin
- Tanger Outlets The Walk
- Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa
- Atlantic City Boardwalk
- Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall
- Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge