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Comments:	The Absecon Light is a coastal lighthouse located in the north end of Atlantic City, New Jersey overlooking Absecon Inlet. It is the tallest lighthouse in the state of New Jersey and is the third tallest masonry lighthouse in the United States. Construction began in 1854, with the light first lit on January 15, 1857. The lighthouse was deactivated in 1933 and although the light still shines every night, it is no longer an active navigational aid. The lighthouse is open to public visitation and for a small donation you may climb to the watch room and external gallery. A re-creation of the keepers' quarters was opened in 2002 and serves as a museum and gift shop. The original oil house now contains a Fresnel Lens exhibit. Along with school and group tours, the Absecon Lighthouse also offers an overnight program for Scouts, winter arts program for kids and a wide variety of special events throughout the year.<p> Admission is free to access the machine and the gift shop, however if you want to climb the lighthouse, there is a $7.00 charge. It would be a nice walk from the Showboat or you could get a taxi. <p> Hours are: <br> September - June --> Thursdays through Mondays, 11am to 4pm Closed Tuesday & Wednesday, <br> July & August Open daily 10am to 5pm Closed on major holidays <p> The machine is inside the main building, right inside the door, near the fireplace. .75C each <br> 1) Design: lighthouse and "Absecon Lighthouse".<p> August 15, 2024: Still rolling well!
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Absecon Lighthouse

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31 S Rhode Island Ave
Atlantic City, NJ , 08401

Phone: 609-449-1360

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The Absecon Light is a coastal lighthouse located in the north end of Atlantic City, New Jersey overlooking Absecon Inlet. It is the tallest lighthouse in the state of New Jersey and is the third tallest masonry lighthouse in the United States. Construction began in 1854, with the light first lit on January 15, 1857. The lighthouse was deactivated in 1933 and although the light still shines every night, it is no longer an active navigational aid. The lighthouse is open to public visitation and for a small donation you may climb to the watch room and external gallery. A re-creation of the keepers' quarters was opened in 2002 and serves as a museum and gift shop. The original oil house now contains a Fresnel Lens exhibit. Along with school and group tours, the Absecon Lighthouse also offers an overnight program for Scouts, winter arts program for kids and a wide variety of special events throughout the year.

Admission is free to access the machine and the gift shop, however if you want to climb the lighthouse, there is a $7.00 charge. It would be a nice walk from the Showboat or you could get a taxi.

Hours are:
September - June --> Thursdays through Mondays, 11am to 4pm Closed Tuesday & Wednesday,
July & August Open daily 10am to 5pm Closed on major holidays

The machine is inside the main building, right inside the door, near the fireplace. .75C each
1) Design: lighthouse and "Absecon Lighthouse".

August 15, 2024: Still rolling well!

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