| Name | Absecon Lighthouse\ Ippa |
| Brief Description | Absecon Lighthouse\ Ippa in Atlantic City, NJ |
| Type | Activity |
| Category | Atlantic City New Jersey Recreation |
| Description | New Jersey's tallest lighthouse awaits you at Pacific and Rhode Island Avenues in Atlantic City (walking distance from Showboat Casino).
Take an amazing journey into time and above it all as you ascend the 228 steps of the Absecon Lighthouse, one of the oldest lighthouses in the country. You'll see breathtaking views of the Atlantic City skyline and up top you'll come face-to-face with the original first-order Fresnel Lens, first lit in 1857.
The lighthouse's recent multi-million dollar restoration also includes a stunning replica of the Lightkeeper's dwelling, an educational museum, charming gift shop, Fresnel Lens exhibit in the original Oil House and expansive grounds.
Free Parking and Admission To the Keeper's House Museum, Exhibits and Grounds!
A small admission fee is required if you plan to climb the lighthouse.
This beautiful site also hosts an extensive calendar of fundraising events, field trips and classes, educational programs and unique facility rental opportunities. |
| Address | 31 S. Rhode Island Avenue |
| CSZ | Atlantic City, NJ 08401 |
| Phone 1 | (609) 449-1360 |
| Email | stephaniecarr@abseconlighthouse.org |
| Handicapped Accessible | Yes |
| Website | www.abseconlighthouse.org |
| Last Updated | 1/9/2012 |
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