Fire Island Lighthouse
east of Robert Moses State Park, Parking Field 5
Fire Island, NY
631-661-4876
Part of the Fire Island National Seashore. Display covers history of Fire Island Lighthouse and U.S. Lifesaving Service (pre-Coast Guard). Long Island's tallest lighthouse has 182 winding steps. Special summer programs to be announced. Special programs year-round.
360 Tour: The view from the top of the lighthouse
walk 8/10ths of a mile from the parking lot to the lighthouse, parking fees apply
Hours9:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m. daily July-August (until 8:30 p.m. Thur.); 9:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. daily April-June except Easter; 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Daylight Saving Time Labor Day through mid-December; 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. daily Eastern Standard Time except Thanksgiving; noon-4:00 p.m. weekends and holidays mid-December through March except Christmas. Call for schedules.
Upcoming Events
Nov. 29
Tree Trimming Event
Decorate holiday tree, bring a handmade ornament relating to the sea, nature or the Lighthouse to hang on the tree, hot chocolate and cookies
Jan. 1, 2009
New Year's Hike
Fire Island Natioinal Seashore hosts this easy, hour-long walk along the shoreline;dress warm; lighthouse tower open for climbing (fee)
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Fees
$6 adults, $4 older than 65, $4 younger than 12. Call ahead for tower tour schedule. Must wear flat shoes; minimum height is 42 inches. Museum is free.
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