Barnegat Lighthouse State Park is a charming 32-acre public park on the northern end of Long Beach Island, anchored around the historic lighthouse facility of the same name, which formerly served as one of the most important navigational aids for vessels entering nearby New York Harbor. The charming lighthouse operated between 1859 and 1927 before being decommissioned. Since 2009, it has been relit and operated as an historic attraction by the Friends of Barnegat Lighthouse nonprofit organization. Throughout the summer months, visitors can ascend the lighthouse's 217 steps and enjoy amazing views of nearby Barnegat Bay and Long Island Beach.

Check out the Barnegat Lighthouse State Park interpretive center also showcases live images of panoramas atop the lighthouse for visitors who cannot climb its stairs. Outdoor recreational opportunities abound throughout the park, including chances for fishing and birdwatching.

Find it at this Address: 208 Broadway, Barnegat Light, New Jersey 08006, Phone: 609-494-2016

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