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    Hereford Inlet Lighthouse

    4.7 (12 reviews)

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    Christopher C.

    Well, we did indeed dork it up as advertised and wound up doing the Lighthouse Challenge this year. Because we had already climbed Hereford in June we skipped doing it again as quite honestly with only 69 steps and at a height of 49 feet, it's only so interesting especially when you just climbed a few months prior. The one thing about coming to Hereford on NJLCW is that considering how small they are they really know how to do it up by adding some external toilet facilities, a few food vendors, musicians and several vendors selling more types and kinds of Lighthouse/beach themed arts and crafts then I knew could exist. It also helps that their garden still looks fantastic even in October. The only obvious downside was simply that parking was very tough. Sure, it was the off season but Hereford on Sunday morning had a very good turnout and when you combine that with their very, very small parking lot it equaled a bit of a hike.

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    Pinky And The B.

    We found this Lighthouse by mistake. We heard the fog horn and saw the light going around late at night. It's kind of fun and spooky. I like it because it is right on the street accessible. Some lighthouses are inaccessible. We have been to several lighthouses in NJ and never even heard few this one so it was a pleasant surprise!When we went we thought of our Yelp friend Brian S.http://www.yelp.com/user_details?userid=Tqm7Wu7IBJ1td3Ab5ZpUhw Hereford Inlet Lighthouse operates as a fully operating lighthouse, museum, and gift shop. It operates under the volunteers of the Hereford Inlet Lighthouse Commission. According to the Lighthouse Commission's website, the Hereford Lighthouse is listed on both the National and State Registers of Historic Places as of 1977 and it is part of the New Jersey Coastal Heritage Trail. It is operated and maintained with money generated by Lighthouse tours, the gift shop and various fund raising projects. John Marche served as the first lighthouse keeper for less than three months before drowning when his rowboat overturned on returning from the mainland. The next keeper, Freeling "Captain" Hewitt, an American Civil War veteran, served that position for the longest time, 45 years. We only went at night so we only have night pictures. I am giving it 4 stars because it has garden tours and on going festivals. The gardens look adorable. Here is a link to their FB page. https://www.facebook.com/HerefordInletLighthouseMaritimeFestival Here is a video about the Lighthouse. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2HeN3Y89jmk http://www.herefordlighthouse.org/ I am FTR again and it is July 10, 2013

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    Rose M.

    This lighthouse has alot of history but so do they all. I love the individual stories of each lighthouse 69 steps to see the view. Great area. Beautiful homes to enjoy while driving to and from. I went during the off season so traffic both cars and people were at a comfortable level. I could only imagine how busy it is during the peek season. This lighthouse is not located at a park. They have a small parking lot next to the building.

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    The grounds are very well kept. Wonderful colorful pansies. I'm amazed at how cleaned up the property is already for SPRING.

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    The gardens were beautiful and we got some fun pictures in the boats on the property.

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