Lighthouses Near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
There are 29 lighthouses within 60 miles of Philadelphia, and seven of them are open to visit. The closest is Turtle Rock Lighthouse, 1.8 mi away, and the best known nearby are Marcus Hook Range Rear Lighthouse and Finn's Point Rear Range Lighthouse. You can climb the tower at four of them, the nearest being Tinicum Island Rear Range Lighthouse.
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Lighthouses you can visit near Philadelphia
Nearest first, with tours, a museum, an overnight stay or grounds open to walk. Hours change by season, so check before you go.
Tinicum Island Rear Range Lighthouse
8.3 mi · Open, climb the tower
Finns Point Range Lighthouse
30 mi · Grounds open
Finn's Point Rear Range Lighthouse
30 mi · Grounds open
Concord Point Lighthouse
57 mi · Open to visitors
Turkey Point Lighthouse
57 mi · Open, climb the tower
Absecon Lighthouse
57 mi · Open, climb the tower
Barnegat Lighthouse
58 mi · Open, climb the tower
Lighthouses you can climb near Philadelphia
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All 29 lighthouses within 60 miles of Philadelphia
Distances are in a straight line from the city center; the drive is longer, and offshore lights are seen from the water or the shore.
- Turtle Rock Lighthouse Pennsylvania1.8 mi
- Tinicum Island Rear Range Lighthouse New Jersey8.3 mi · Open, climb the tower
- Marcus Hook Range Front Lighthouse Delaware21 mi
- Cherry Island Range Rear Lighthouse Delaware22 mi
- Marcus Hook Range Rear Lighthouse Delaware22 mi · Private, not open
- Christiana North Jetty Lighthouse Delaware24 mi
- Bellevue Range Rear Lighthouse Delaware25 mi · Private, not open
- Christiana Lighthouse Delaware25 mi
- Finns Point Range Lighthouse New Jersey30 mi · Grounds open
- Finn's Point Rear Range Lighthouse New Jersey30 mi · Grounds open
- New Castle Range Rear Lighthouse Delaware31 mi
- New Castle Range Front Lighthouse Delaware31 mi · Private, not open
- Baker Shoal Range Rear Lighthouse Delaware36 mi
- Baker Shoal Range Front Lighthouse Delaware37 mi
- Liston Range Rear Lighthouse Delaware39 mi
- Liston Range Front Lighthouse Delaware40 mi
- Reedy Island Range Rear Lighthouse Delaware44 mi
- Ship John Shoal Lighthouse New Jersey46 mi
- Cross Ledge Lighthouse New Jersey52 mi
- East Point Lighthouse New Jersey53 mi
- Elbow of Cross Ledge Lighthouse New Jersey54 mi
- Mahon River Lighthouse Delaware55 mi · Private, not open
- Brigantine Lighthouse New Jersey56 mi
- Concord Point Lighthouse Maryland57 mi · Open to visitors
- Turkey Point Lighthouse Maryland57 mi · Open, climb the tower
- Absecon Lighthouse New Jersey57 mi · Open, climb the tower
- Miah Maull Shoal Lighthouse New Jersey57 mi
- Barnegat Lighthouse New Jersey58 mi · Open, climb the tower
- Fishing Battery Lighthouse Maryland58 mi
Questions about lighthouses near Philadelphia
What is the closest lighthouse to Philadelphia?
Turtle Rock Lighthouse is the closest, 1.8 mi away in a straight line. Next are Tinicum Island Rear Range Lighthouse (8.3 mi) and Marcus Hook Range Front Lighthouse (21 mi).
How many lighthouses are near Philadelphia?
There are 29 lighthouses within 60 miles of Philadelphia, PA, 8 of them within 30 miles.
Which lighthouses near Philadelphia can you visit?
Seven of the 29 are open for tours, a museum or a walk around the grounds. The nearest are Tinicum Island Rear Range Lighthouse (8.3 mi), Finns Point Range Lighthouse (30 mi), Finn's Point Rear Range Lighthouse (30 mi) and Concord Point Lighthouse (57 mi). Hours change by season, so check before you go.
Can you climb a lighthouse near Philadelphia?
Yes. Tinicum Island Rear Range Lighthouse (8.3 mi), Turkey Point Lighthouse (57 mi), Absecon Lighthouse (57 mi) and Barnegat Lighthouse (58 mi) open their towers to climb, usually on set days and seasons.