Twin Lights State Historic Site, Highlands: Photos, Reviews & Location

Former lighthouse featuring 2 beacons, with tower climbs, exhibits & panoramic ocean & harbor views.

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#4 of 13 Historical landmarks in Highlands

LocalGuideWorld score: 4.80

6.7 km from the center of Highlands

Rating breakdown

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2 Light House Rd, Highlands, NJ 07732, United States

twinlightslighthouse.org

+1 732-872-1814

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Quick facts

What is the rating of Twin Lights State Historic Site?: Twin Lights State Historic Site is rated 4.8 out of 5 based on 1,223 reviews.
How does Twin Lights State Historic Site rank in Highlands?: Twin Lights State Historic Site is #4 of 13 Historical landmarks in Highlands by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
Where is Twin Lights State Historic Site located?: 2 Light House Rd, Highlands, NJ 07732, United States — 6.7 km from the center of Highlands.
How can I contact Twin Lights State Historic Site?: Phone: +1 732-872-1814 · Website: twinlightslighthouse.org

Reviews (8)

Oleksandr Butiuhin 2023 Aug 31

Amazing place with beautiful views. We have no time for museum but I think it should be interesting also.

Shane Koranda 2023 Aug 05

One of our favorite places to visit! Great museum and gift shop too!

Dale S. Le Bar 2023 Jul 30

A good amount of history. The lens itself is worth the free visit! Great views from both towers!

William Joel 2023 May 07

We'll worth going, especially if you like history and lighthouses. Free to go up the north tower; until Memorial day thru Sept, then there's a fee.
Great views. Last, the South tower is being ready for visitors too and we'll be able to climb up there soon.

Ashish Satyabhashak 2022 Nov 27

Twin Lights State Park is a must visit if you are in the area of Sandy Hook. Lighthouse with twin lights primarily made for letting marines know the identity of the facility, and one beacon remains fixed in the night and another one flashes. Both towers are non-identical. This facility has wealth information presented in the museum. Good place for children to learn about the past of this historic site. You can climb one of the towers. You can see Manhattan clearly if you climb the tower.

The Pledge of Allegiance was presented as the national oath of loyalty by its author, France Bellamy during the Liberty Pole dedication ceremony at this Lighthouse in 1893, marking the first Pledge at an official patriotic event.

Madhu Sarda 2022 Oct 10

Beautiful place to visit. Historic as well. We went all the way to the top. Stunning views of the sea. Also a beautiful place to have a picnic nearby. Interesting story in the small museum at the site.

Captain Planet 2022 Aug 09

Nice place to explore museums on-site with beautiful overlook and scenic views and very photographic. I did find a spot off property to capture a drone angle, but dont try to fly here or over this site as it's a protected site and illegal it is a no drone zone, I legally took this from a residence behind the property and it's cropped and not the actual distance. But it shows how important the light house was and its placement in reference to the barrier islands below. History must be preserved. There is a small fee which helps with up-keep of the property so well worth it.

Dawn G 2022 Jul 08

Twin Lights is a State Historic Site built in 1862 and located in the Highlands. The towers were built so mariners would not confuse them with the Sandy Hook Lighthouse. I was able to climb the spiraling narrow steps to the top of both the North and South Towers of the Twin Lights. Once at the top, the panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean, Sandy Hook Bay and the New York City skyline were amazing. There are museums you can tour and learn a lot about the history and purchase a souvenir at the gift shop. There are picnic tables outside for you to enjoy the beautiful view. Fun Fact: On April 25, 1893, The Pledge of Allegiance was said for the very first time at the Navesink Light Attendants Station better known today as Twin Lights.