Montauk Point Lighthouse
Lighthouse · Montauk, New York
The oldest lighthouse in New York State, authorised by the Second Congress and commissioned by GEORGE WASHINGTON, first lit in 1796 at the eastern tip of Long Island. It was built 297 feet back from the bluff edge; erosion has since taken all but a fraction of that, and the enormous stone revetment below it is the only reason the tower is still standing. It is a National Historic Landmark and it still operates as an active aid to navigation.
2000 Montauk Highway, Montauk, New York, 11954, United States
⚠ TWO SEPARATE CHARGES BY TWO SEPARATE ORGANISATIONS. Montauk Point STATE PARK takes a vehicle entry fee in season, covered by a New York State EMPIRE PASS, giving access to the parking, the bluff overlooks and the trails. THE LIGHTHOUSE AND MUSEUM are run by the Montauk Historical Society and charge their OWN admission for the tower and museum, which the Empire Pass does NOT cover. ⚠ THE TOWER CLIMB IS SEASONAL AND CLOSES IN HIGH WIND WITHOUT NOTICE. ⚠ HOURS AND PRICES NOT VERIFIED FOR THIS FILE.
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