Typically, most associate Atlantic City with the casinos that seem to infiltrate the historic boardwalk and bring unrealistic character to this historic town. But nestled within the area’s steeped history is the Garden State’s tallest lighthouse, only a minutes walk from the boardwalk. Visitors can learn the history of this restored landmark and climb the many steps to the top and see sweeping views of the ocean.
The Christmas Range Lighthouse is located just east of Christmas, Michigan along Michigan State Route 28. Officially known as the Grand Island Harbor Range Lights, the rear range light was constructed in 1914. It is open for tours two months of the year.
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The first lighthouse constructed before the American independence under the authority of King George III, this now-stranded structure stands literally in the ocean, a victim of dredging and erosion.
Constructed in 1962, the new Charleston Lighthouse continues to guide mariners into the Charleston Harbor. It is the second-to-last lighthouse constructed in the United States.
Near New York City on the tip of Sandy Hook lies the oldest continuous working lighthouse in the United States. It has a rich and varied history that, while it is not the tallest, it is one of the most unique.
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