Twin Lights State Historic Site

Such a pretty spot with well preserved historic buildings and lighthouse. We visited many many years ago, when our kids were young. It is nice to see it again.
It was chilly! Wear warm clothing this time of year ;)
There are abundant ramps and paved walkways around the buildings, however, the bathroom that is open to the outside is not accessible (there are stairs inside, and one step up from the outside).
It’s free to visit, but there’s a charge to walk up during the season ($5 adults/$2 children). No charge from Nov til Memorial Day, the off-season. Museum and the North tower are open Wednesday-Sunday 10AM - 4PM.
Pets are welcome outside (leashed). Plenty of parking.

Excellent museum with historic lighthouse. Only 63 steps to the top! A great limb for excellent views of the City museum and gift shop are well appointed. Worth the stop!

There is a lot of history at this unique lighthouse which has two towers with different shapes. Site of America’s first Fresnel lenses; a fixed 1st order in the north tower and a rotating 2nd order in the south tower. It was also the first primary lighthouse in the US to generate its own electricity. The current structure dates to 1862 and resembles the Army Core of Engineers logo.

The lighthouse is in excellent condition and open for climbing on a regular basis. There are beautiful views of Sandy Hook Bay, the Atlantic Ocean and the New Your City skyline in the distance. There is also a wonderful museum in the building and an outbuilding which houses a Fresnel Lens.

Impressive 1870's lighthouse with an up to date and professionally prepared museum. The view from the towers is the highlight! At well over 200 feet of elevation, you can see NYC, Sandy Hook, and virtually everything else in the area. Do note the tower stairs are narrow and steep, so you need good mobility to enjoy that part. Admission is free for the grounds and museum, but you have to pay to climb the light towers.

Beautiful scenery but it was raining the weekend we went going back when it's sunny . Views from the towers is beautiful