Absecon Lighthouse
Atlantic City · 1 hour
NJ's tallest lighthouse at 171 feet. Climb 228 steps for Atlantic City skyline views.
About Absecon Lighthouse
New Jersey's tallest lighthouse at 171 feet, located just off the Atlantic City boardwalk. Built in 1857, visitors climb 228 steps for spectacular views of Atlantic City's skyline and the ocean. The lighthouse and keeper's house feature period furnishings and maritime exhibits.
Highlights
- ✓NJ's tallest lighthouse (171 feet)
- ✓228 steps to climb
- ✓Atlantic City skyline views
- ✓Steps from boardwalk
Insider Tips
- 💡Easy walk from Atlantic City boardwalk
- 💡Great views of the casinos and ocean
- 💡Less crowded than beach-area lighthouses
Features & Amenities
Quick Facts
- Location
- Atlantic City
- Address
- 31 S. Rhode Island Avenue, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
- Duration
- 1 hour
- Established
- 1857
Hours & Season
- Season
- Year-round
- Weekday Hours
- 11am - 4pm
- Weekend Hours
- 10am - 5pm
Extended summer hours
Pricing
Lighthouse & Museum
Child (4-12): $8
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