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Atlantic City, New Jersey
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Standing at 171 feet, the Absecon Lighthouse is the tallest lighthouse in the state and the third tallest in the United States.
Visitors can climb to the top of the lighthouse, which offers a panoramic view of the Atlantic City skyline and the Atlantic Ocean.
The lighthouse was first lit on January 15, 1857, and has been a guiding light for ships navigating the treacherous waters off the coast of Atlantic City.
Designated as a National Historic Landmark in 1970, the lighthouse is an important piece of maritime history.
The restored keeper's house serves as a museum, offering exhibits on the history of the lighthouse and its keepers.
The Absecon Lighthouse features a first-order Fresnel lens, which is one of the most powerful types of lenses used in lighthouses.
Although it was decommissioned in 1933, the lighthouse was relit in 1999 and continues to shine as a historic site.
The Absecon Lighthouse withstood the Great Blizzard of 1888, which caused significant damage along the East Coast.
