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Twin Lights Historic Site

America's only twin-towered lighthouse with stunning views, maritime museum, and Marconi history.

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About Twin Lights Historic Site

Perched on the Navesink Highlands, Twin Lights offers the most spectacular panoramic views of the Jersey Shore. This unique brownstone lighthouse complex features two towers (the only twin-towered lighthouse in America still standing), a museum of lighthouse history, and the spot where Guglielmo Marconi demonstrated wireless telegraphy in 1899. On clear days, you can see the Manhattan skyline.

Highlights

✓Only twin-towered lighthouse in America
✓Manhattan skyline views
✓Marconi wireless demonstration site
✓FREE admission

Collections & Exhibits

lighthouse lensesmaritime artifactswireless telegraphy equipment

Features

free admissiontower climbsmaritime museumpanoramic viewsMarconi exhibitlighthouse lens displaypicnic area

Visiting Tips

💡 Climb the north tower for Manhattan skyline views
💡 FREE admission makes this a budget gem
💡 Bring binoculars for bird watching
💡 Visit at sunset for stunning photos

Best For

history buffsphotographerslighthouse enthusiastsviews

Visitor Info

Admission
General Admission: FREEFREE admission. Donations appreciated.
Hours
Year-roundWeekdays: 10am - 4:30pmWeekends: 10am - 4:30pmClosed major holidays. Tower climbs weather permitting.
Time Needed
1-2 hours
Address
Lighthouse Road, Highlands, NJ 07732
Tours
Self-guided tours
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