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Ponce Inlet, Florida: Second Tallest Lighthouse in US

Climb 203 steps to the top of a 175-foot-tall lighthouse. Turned on in 1887 and still working. Also on the property: Cuban refugee boats!

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Florida's Tallest Lighthouse and Cuban Refugee Boats

The Ponce De Leon Lighthouse is the tallest in Florida and the second tallest in the U.S. It's on a nice piece of land that has several houses that you can tour, also some Cuban Refugee boats you can look at. There is also a neat little scavenger hunt you can do as you tour the inlet. The walk wasn't too bad, but was really steep. The view from the top was amazing.

[Danielle O., 12/02/2012]

Climb 203 steps to the top of the 175-foot-tall lighthouse. Turned on in 1887 and still in operation.

Second Tallest Lighthouse in US

Ponce De Leon Lighthouse

Address:
4931 S. Peninsula Drive, Ponce Inlet, FL
Directions:
Ponce De Leon Lighthouse. I-95 exit 256. Turn east onto Taylor Rd. Drive five miles. Turn right (south) onto S. Atlantic Ave. Drive 5.5 miles. Turn right onto Ocean Way Drive. Drive a quarter-mile. Turn left onto S. Peninsula Drive. Drive one block. Lighthouse parking lot on left.
Hours:
Summer daily 10-8, off-season 10-5. (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
Phone:
386-761-1821
Admission:
Adults $7, 3-11 $2
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