New Jersey is home to some truly spectacular lighthouses; we’ve got architectural gems loaded with rich history dotted all along our coast. While one of the best ways to see them all is by taking the 2-day lighthouse challenge, held annually in October 20th & 21st 2018, you can still enjoy a select few over the course of a summer road trip. Take in some of our most notable lighthouses while enjoying the beach along the way!
Below is the schedule for the challenge
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Sunday |
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Site
Hours |
Site
Hours |
Fee
to Climb? |
Restrictions? |
Restrooms? |
Food
Nearby? |
Absecon |
08a - 08p |
08a - 06p |
$ 7.00 |
None |
Yes (Handicap) |
Yes |
Barnegat |
08a - 06p |
08a - 06p |
Donation Requested |
None |
Yes (Handicap) |
Nearby |
Cape May |
08a - 08p |
08a - 06p |
$ 8.00 |
None |
Yes (Handicap) |
Nearby |
East Point |
08a - 06p |
08a - 06p |
TBD |
None |
Yes (Handicap) |
Yes |
Finn's
Point |
08a - 06p |
08a - 06p |
Donation Requested |
None |
No |
Nearby |
Hereford
Inlet |
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Navesink
Twins |
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Donation Requested |
None |
Yes (Handicap) |
Nearby |
—North
Tower |
08a - 06p |
08a - 06p |
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—South
Tower |
09a - 06p |
09a - 06p |
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Sandy Hook |
08a - 06p |
08a - 06p |
Donation Requested |
Under 48" |
Yes (Handicap) |
Nearby |
Sea Girt |
08a - 06p |
08a - 06p |
Donation Requested |
None |
Yes |
Nearby |
Tinicum |
07a - 08p |
07a - 06p |
Donation Requested |
Under 42" |
Yes (Handicap) |
Yes |
Tucker's
Island |
08a - 06p |
08a - 06p |
$ 3.00 |
None |
Yes (Handicap) |
Yes |
Tatham Life
Saving Station |
08a - 06p |
08a - 06p |
Donation Requested |
Handicap Accessible |
Yes (Handicap) |
Yes |
U.S.
Station 30 |
08a - 06p |
08a - 06p |
Donation Requested |
None |
Unknown |
Nearby |
Barnegat
Museum |
08a - 06p |
08a - 06p |
Donation Requested |
Handicap Accessible |
Yes |
Nearby |
This trip totals 170 miles and can start at either Cape May Lighthouse or the Navesink Twin Lights. One of the great things about Garden State lighthouses is that many are very affordable or even free to visit.
For full details on the lighthouse chllange