So we explored the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum and had a very pleasant time. This is a very nice place to go, particularly if you are a fan of lighthouses. There is much history to be found and you can walk to the lighthouse and even climb it(which we opted not to do). It makes for a fun afternoon. It's a pretty small place and the walk to the Lighthouse can be a bit much, especially if you are doing the walk in the Florida heat. That is why we decided not to do the climb. I'd say come here on a day that is not to humid as there is a bit of walking to get to the lighthouse. However if you do not want to do the walk, you can still take some cool pictures and admire it without walking all the way to it. It really depends on what you want to do. For History buffs they will love it. We enjoyed our time here although it was a bit hot on the day we chose to come. Cameras not allowed in all areas. No issues with taking pics of the Lighthouse however. Plan to be leisurely and enjoy! read more

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While visiting, I came by the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse for old times sake. I haven't been here since elementary school field trips. A lot has been done to maintain it over the years, nice scenery around as you enter and of course the gift shop. It was a nice day out, so a few local friends and I came by here to be tourists. $12 tickets for adults and it is a guided tour. Took about an hour or so with a lot of explanation of the local history and such. You buy your tickets at the counter of the gift shop. A boatload of little trinkets you can buy, souvenirs, t-shirts etc etc. It's a nice historic landmark and glad we came by to check out the views, walk down memory lane and seeing the new buildings and expansions of the city from what it used to look like and the growth of the area. Plenty of opportunities to take some photos for the SnapFace. read more

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This is a "must-see" location. It's a historic lighthouse that has been in operation for over 100 years and is still in operation today. You need to allow at least 1 hour for the tour - they estimate that the actual tour is 45-60 minutes. The tour is a walking and climbing tour (the climbing part is optional but is a highlight of the tour). The actual tour involves about a 1/2 mile of walking and then the climb to the top of the lighthouse. There are 34 steps up to the base of the lighthouse and then there are 105 steps to top of the lighthouse. When climbing the stairs inside the lighthouse, there are 3 "landings" where you can stop and catch your breath. The views from each landing are good but the views from the top are fantastic. After touring the lighthouse, there is an old house to tour and back at the main building there is a small but really nice museum. I highly recommend this attraction as a must-see location. read more

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A nice small museum of a light house. Today was a windy day so we couldn't go in the lighthouse so we did the museum. read more

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We've been living part-time in Jupiter for the past 5 years and this was the day to finally walk to top of the lighthouse! We did the guided tour first and learned of the property and early settlers then the history of the lighthouse and the climb. There's roughly 140 spiral stairs with a thick railing to help you ascend and descend. They do warn you if you have health issues you may not want to climb. Side note, the Jupiter fire department does practice going up and down in the event of an emergency. The climb was no problem for me, however I did experience some dizziness. Wear closed toe shoes. The view from the top was awesome! A bit cloudy of a day but still amazing! Seeing the lighthouse up closed and so we'll maintained was very cool. Well built and engineered brilliantly. read more

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A "must see" to understand Jupiter and why it exists. Also just fun to learn about lighthouses and the system of lighthouses and lens technology. The civil war angle is also interesting. The lighthouse and the museum are done well enough. Volunteers are cheery and helpful. Military gets free family admission. Watch your head when you get to the top of the stairs! read more

Another beautiful Florida Lighthouse with lots of history we are very fortunate to have so many in our state, by simply visiting and taking the tour you are contributing to the preservation of this historic landmark to ensure it is around for generations to come. This is an amazing piece of history I added in some interesting facts so you will look like a scholar when you take the tour. Cost - $60,859.00 in 1860 or $1,738,828.00 in today's dollars the cost was almost twice as much as budgeted. First Lit Location Construction - July 10, 1860 Locations - Latitude 26° 56.9' 37" North, Longitude 80° 4.9' 17" West Construction - Brick, double masonry walls, outer conical, tapering from 31.5" (8 bricks thick) at ground to 18 inches (3 bricks thick) at base of lantern. Inner wall cylindrical and 2 bricks thick throughout. Circumference at base is about 65' and at top about 43'. Height - 156' - 108' tower on a 48' hill, natural parabolic dune top with a layer of shell. Focal Plane - 146'. This is the level at which the beam of light is emitted. Steps - 105 cast iron stairs spiraling counterclockwise around a central iron column with three landings. Optics - First order Fresnel lens, manufactured in Paris by Henry-Lepaute and reputed to be the oldest existing first order Fresnel lens in Florida. Of the six regular orders of lenses, the first is the most powerful. Lamp - 1000 watt, 120 volt, GE quartz-iodine bulb socketed in a lamp changer with an identical spare. The second bulb rotates into position and turns on whenever the first bulb fails. Range - 24 miles. This is the distance that the light can be seen on a ship at sea. To someone in an airplane, the light would be visible 40-50 miles away. Electrified - 1928. A 1/3 horsepower motor turns the lens carriage. Automated - June 8, 1987. A photoelectric cell turns the bulb and motor on when the sun sets and off when the sun rises. Daymark - Red with black lantern. Coastal lighthouses have different markings to enable ships to determine their location during daylight. Characteristics - Flashes 1.2 seconds, eclipses (darkens) 6.6 seconds, flashes 1.2 seconds, eclipses 21 seconds, and then repeats the cycle. The bulb does not blink (neither did the original oil lamps, which is why the lens rotated). As the bull's-eyes (there are four) cross the viewer's line of sight, the bursts of light are perceived as a flash. Lighthouse Keepers - Capt. Thomas Twiner, head 1860; Capt. Jose F. Papy, head 1861; Capt. William B. Davis, head 1866-68; Capt. James Arango Armour, asst. 1866-68, head 1868-1908; Charles R. Carlin, assistant 1871-75; Hannibal D. Pierce, assistant, 1873; Melville Spencer, assistant 1878-84; Dwight Allen, assistant 1885-90; Capt. Joseph Wells, asst. 1894-198, head 1908-1919; Capt. Thomas J. Knight, head, a few months in 1919; Capt. Charles Seabrook, head 1919-1947; Raymond C. Phillips (USCG), head, 3 years 1950s-60s read more

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Must visit!!!! It's a small fee to really see and feel the history and culture of Jupiter Florida. So much that I didn't know about this town or how it started and what it did for our great nation. Definitely a must visit location for tourist and those who appreciate the American Culture. Since I visited during memorial weekend I was overwhelmed with such a patriotic feeling, so proud to be American. So the park it's self has lots of fields at the front for soccer. If you keep driving to the back you will reach your destination. The house has a path to the left and leads you around the back to the porch. Enter the Gift shop and they will give you access to the lighthouse and the museum. Light house trail is nice, few spider webs around just like a normal trail would have. But once you arrive to the back where the lighthouse keeper is, he'll make you wait till the last group to go up the lighthouse returns down. So it's about a 15 minute interval per group. Our group wasn't that big, about 10-12 people. Everyone makes there way up at their own pace. There about 4 stops along the staircase with window views for picture or to catch your breath. Total of 105 steps for the lighthouse to reach the top. But once you reach it, it's extremely worth it. Breath taking views, gorgeous picture moments to capture. Definitely a must try at least once !!! read more

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We visited here today. It was brutally hot outside in the summer even at 10am. The lighthouse is not air conditioned but the other buildings do have air conditioning. We were dripping in sweat! It's probably better to go in the cooler months. I enjoyed climbing the lighthouse and took some great photos. There is a nice gift shop and history museum too. I've been here before about 5 years ago so this was my second visit. My only con was that my 4 year old son wasn't tall enough to climb the lighthouse. They checked his height when we walked into the gift shop. The kids have to be 4 ft tall or 6 years old. But the ladies working there were really nice and gave us names of other nearby kid friendly attractions. I just climbed the lighthouse myself and my mom stayed outside with my son. He actually was not upset and just ate a snack so it wasn't a big deal. I should have noticed the height restriction on the website before we drove an hour there but that's OK. We can come back when he's older. read more

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Terrible experience. We went on Monday. We had been informed, my family of 12, that unfortunately the museum was closed. In a big family, it is hard to retrace you plans. But that's what we had to do. Frustrating. Definitely recommend. read more

Jupiter, Florida was a delightful surprise! A hidden gem of a city with contrasting turquoise & deep blue waters that rival the most beautiful views in the Caribbean. On the shores of the waters near Jupiter Inlet, where the Loxahatchee river empties into the Atlantic ocean, there lies this beautiful and well maintained lighthouse. I typically like to include a bit of history in my review of such places, but the history here is too vast to contain on a single review. Celebrated within the museum and surrounding buildings are the pioneers of the area, the lighthouse keepers over the centuries, the Native Americans whom once called this area home, World War II history, European connections and tales of pirates. It even tells the story of Jonathan Dickinson, the son of a wealthy English Quaker whom was shipwrecked north of the inlet while carrying valuable cargo to establish his family business in Philadelphia. The Native American history is probably the most fascinating considering signs of human habitation have been discovered dating back at least 5,000 years to the Jobe ("hoe-bay") and Jeaga ("hay-gwa") cultures. [source: lighthouse website & brochures] THE EXPERIENCE Depending on the direction you are traveling, you will have to cross the Carlin White drawbridge. During my visit I got caught in traffic due to the bridge being raised for several minutes to let boats pass traveling to and from the inlet. The entrance to the Lighthouse Museum parking is just off South Beach Road and A1A. There is a large grassy field and playground for children midway to the museum parking area. Inside, the museum is separate from the gift shop. The Gift Shop is where you will purchase your climbing ticket ($12 adults). Only a certain amount of visitors are allowed in the lighthouse at one time, so you will be taken up in groups on busy days. Aside from artifacts and historic informational plaques, there is also a short movie in the theater room. You will walk east from the gift shop along a paved pathway towards the lighthouse. Along the way you will have the opportunity to visit several other exhibits, including the Tindall Pioneer House, the Seminole Chickee, the Keeper's Workshop and the Lighthouse Deck. The deck is the space where the first Keeper's house was built in the 1860's, but burned down in 1927. There is an enormous tree located here that the guides say is a Ficus altissima, but looks like a Banyan tree. It was planted in 1935 in tribute to the Keepers who had lived there, but has grown to an impressive width. It will surely cause you to pull out your camera and I hear weddings are popular below its canopy. Here is where you will climb 35 concrete steps to the base of the 108 foot tall lighthouse, which was painted red in 1910 to cover discoloration caused by humidity. The lighthouse sits on a 48' natural parabolic dune top with a layer of shell and has a base circumference of 65'. It has a 1000 watt, 120 volt, GE quartz-iodine bulb that can be seen from 24 miles out to sea. The interior is painted white with 105 black cast iron stairs spiraling counterclockwise around a central iron column with three landings, one about every 25 steps. Circumference at the top is about 43' with a balcony for unobstructed 360° views of the surrounding area. The lighthouse land encompasses 121 acres and includes a beautiful trail to an observation tower overlooking a quiet manatee refuge surrounded by red mangroves. DO NOT MISS THIS!!! FINAL THOUGHTS I've been to many lighthouses. Some taller, some older and some (but not many) more beautiful. However, few will have so much to offer on such well maintained grounds. This is definitely a lighthouse that should be on your must see list. TIP: Afterwards walk along Jupiter Beach, then have ice cream @ Coral Cones, lunch @ U-Tiki Beach and shop @ beautiful Harbourside Place, home to Calaveras Cantina and their "sexy Mexican food". 2018/12 read more

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Beautiful historic lighthouse right on the inlet Nice museum with history 105 steps to the top of the lighthouse $12 for adults Take your bathing suit because you can jump into some gorgeous aqua water right outside the museum to cool off on a hot day! read more

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A bit underwhelming and a tourist trap, but not too busy. I'm not sure if it was worth the steep entrance fee, but it was interesting to walk up the 4/5 rows of stairs to get to the top. Do be careful though, as it is super wind yup there. There was a wedding happening in the area of the banyan trees after closing hours, which was intriguing, but I don't think there's much else going on here beside that. read more

First, all of the employees there are extremely kind, knowledgeable, and clearly enjoy what they do. We arrived after lunch time of Tuesday and were not sure what to expect. We went to the gift shop to pay our $12 admission fee from the very kind man behind the counter and proceeded to follow the brick path back toward the lighthouse. The fee clearly goes right back to the lighthouse and the grounds surrounding it. This place is BEAUTIFUL! There was plenty of greenery and a lot of information about the first Floridians along the path. Upon arriving at the steps top ascend the lighthouse we were greeted by another employee who radioed up to the top of the lighthouse to make sure they were ready for other people. As someone who is afraid of heights I appreciated this additional step in their safety protocol. The climb to the top of the of the lighthouse wasn't too bad. There are 2-3 landings on your way up for breaks if you need them. We received a wealth of information about the lighthouse from the gentleman working up there while we looked at the ocean and the town. The views from the lighthouse are unbeatable. After making our descent from the lighthouse we were directed to the lighthouse keepers workshop/museum area. There's a lot of good history in that little space. We easily spent an hour on the grounds between the lighthouse, the workshop, and the old house. We also stood around and watched some boats go by because why not? read more

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Admission fee of $12 includes a trip to the lighthouse, which you can climb and the museum. A short walk takes you to the lighthouse. They allow 25 visitors to climb the 105 steps at one time. We waited for 10 minutes until our turn. Depending on your health it was an easy climb. Rest spots/viewing areas are there every 25 steps. Once you reach the top the views are stunning. A guide is available to answer questions. The museum is next door to the gift shop and there is a nice grassy area where you can sit watching the boats. Well maintained and interesting great for young families. read more

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As we made our way back north from Miami, we decided to stop at various lighthouses along the way. This was the first lighthouse we stopped at in our travels north. This lighthouse is not too far off the beaten path from Interstate 95. This lighthouse is active and is located on the grounds of the U.S. Coast Guard. Entry into the lighthouse can only be done through guided tours with the museum. The costs for going onto the lighthouse grounds is used to help maintain the lighthouse. Depending on the group, the tour can take up to an hour or so. When you go into the lighthouse museum entrance, you can go up to the register to get your sticker to go on the tour. During the tour, the guide gave us info about the history of the lighthouse, as well as the relationship with the Seminole Indians. One of the buildings on the grounds is a Seminole Chickee, or house. Just outside the lighthouse itself, there is a banyan tree, which is not native to that area. However, that tree is so large and has so many trunks that it could easily take over if not cared for properly. After going over the stuff on the grounds, it was finally time to climb the 105 steps to the top of the lighthouse. Because this is an active lighthouse, there are some restrictions with taking photos inside the lighthouse. However, once you get to the top, you can take photos of all the views you can see outward from the lighthouse. At the top, you can see the intracoastal waterway, Atlantic Ocean, and other sights. On this particular day, it was nearly a clear day. It was perfect for taking in the views and sounds around you. After taking in the sights at the top, it was time to come back down. Since it's a guided tour, you're limited to the amount of time you can spend in there. On the property next to the museum shop is the actual museum which you can go in and explore. One thing I thought was interesting was how they lit them back in the day. They actually used lard oil to light it for a number of years, followed by kerosene and then finally electricity. The museum itself offers some insights to this lighthouse and the history. It is included with your tour sticker for the lighthouse. Overall, this is a beautiful lighthouse and is worth visiting. Make sure to give yourself a few hours to explore the history and the lighthouse. This is a great place to escape reality for a few minutes and enjoy the sights and sounds this area has to offer. read more

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I counted 110 steps to the top. Do it; the view is awesome. There's a volunteer to give a historical overview of the station. Check out the old lens. read more

Beautifully maintained lighthouse and museum reminds us of the history in this area today we are able to enjoy. There are some interesting artifacts displayed at the museum that my kids found very interesting to observe. The views from the top are just spectacular and the climb itself is not hard, but if you have an issue with small spaces it might feel uncomfortable. read more

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The light house is very beautiful and very well maintained. To be honest it is so well maintained it felt fake and not of any historic relivence (I know that sounds weird but just a little too well maintained). The tour SUCKED and is not worth the $12. This is my 4th light house tour. The tour guide was a teenager and knew absolutely nothing about the history and could not answer any questions. He would walk and talk facing forward away from everyone so no one heard anything he said. And the things the kid did say were of no importance and his jokes sucked. The tour was rushed we had 30 min to see the lighthouse, the grounds and the museum. I had just read the first sign in the museum when he rushed us out. I left not knowing anything more then when I got there. Ok I did learn there are 105 steps in the light house and 35 steps outside. Most lighthouse tours let u just roam on your own and at your own speed. At the Virginia Beach light house there was a volunteer standing at the base of he lighthouse answering questions. We talked to him for a half hour or more and there was nothing he did not know about the lighthouse and most of the lighthouses on the east coast. That is how it should be self paced tour and a few historians standing around to talk about it if u want to talk to them. Don't wast your time, just go have a beer at the Tiki bar across the river and admire the light house from a far. read more

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Well I probably would have given the lighthouse a 5 but it was closed on a Monday. We dove up saw people out in the front and they went through the gate walked up to the house and there were workers out side doing construction and told us they were closed so the only thing we could do was take pictures from a distance. read more

Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Jupiter, Florida

Always loved lighthouses and staying in West Palm I heard there was a lighthouse that was open and you could walk to the top so I was sold! Beautiful grounds with a lot of Native American and lighthouse history. Well kept nature preserves and trails, plenty of people sitting just to enjoy view of boats passing by and quiet outdoors. Steps up to the lighthouse not too bad. You can stop and take a break every 25 steps at one of the windows. View on top is 360 degrees but can be windy. So hold on to your hats and sunglasses. Each group goes up about every 30-40 minutes but the wait goes by quickly because there's so much to see. Museum is nicely maintain and donations help, even small ones. All in all spent about 1 and a half to 2 hours there. Enjoyable afternoon and well worth the small price. Staff very knowledgeable, friendly and follow all safety and health guidelines during Covid. Felt very Highly recommended. Plenty of local places to grab a bite after. read more

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If you follow me, or know anything about me, you have probably surmised that I am a fan of lighthouses. I had been looking forward to seeing this lighthouse, because even though I lived in Jupiter for a year, I did not recall ever having seen it, and after seeing pictures of it, I thought it was pretty, plus getting away from the Miami people and the traffic is nice every now and then. If you think its color is unusually bright, you'd be correct. It is actually the most brightly colored lighthouse in the country. Unbelievably, it used to be even redder, as in fire engine red, but after some repairs, it ended up being this paler shade of red. There are a couple of other things that make it unusual, though. You usually think of Florida as flat, but somehow, the lighthouse sit atop a mound. This is actually a sand dune, and Native American artifacts from 700 A.D. were found here. The other unusual thing is the tiling on the path leading to the lighthouse. Because there are agave plants growing on the mound and Jimmy Buffet is a Florida staple (and is associated with drinking, and tequila is made from agave), there is a Jimmy Buffet tile on the ground. Pretty cool, huh? The lighthouse was built in 1860 out of bricks, and measures 105 feet. It is 46 feet (45 m) above sea level. The light can be seen 25 nautical miles (46 km; 29 mi) at sea. A circular stairway with 105 treads led from the base of the tower to the lantern room. The views are beautiful, and although the stairway has less steps than the one in Saint Augustine, for some reason, it seemed like more of a challenge -- perhaps because of the hill and the fact you're rather high up due to that hill, or the fact that you have to climb some stairs before getting to the lighthouse itself. The views are stunning, as they are far from every lighthouse I have climbed. You get to see some lovely homes on Jupiter Island! There is also a small oil room that you get to see. Admission to the lighthouse is only $9. They have a nice gift shop with lots of lighthouse-inspired artifacts (magnets, wall plaques, paintings, key chains...). I just wish they'd offer some sunset or moonlight tours, I bet the lighthouse would look magical against a darker sky. I suppose you could always observe the light from the intracoastal bridge to get that effect, but I had to head back home so I was unable to attempt that. Still, seeing some panoramic views of the sun setting or the moon rising with the lit up skyline from the viewing platform would be a sight to behold. I hope they take my suggestions to heart and offer these tours in the future. read more

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On staycation status I thought I'd be a real tourist and visit the Jupiter lighthouse. Parking is free. We got there a 10 minutes before the lighthouse opens (10 am) and walked toward the back of the museum/gifts shop and there is a tiny beach area along the intercoastal/inlet. A couple folks brought beach chairs and hung out along the water. Once they opened up we went through the gift shop and purchased our ticket which was 10 bucks each. The tour didn't start for 25 minutes so they suggested we walked next door to the museum area and walk around. They museum has two sections one dedicated to native florida tribes and the other side was regarding the history of the lighthouse, wars, etc. There is also an informational video you can watch, which i just caught bits and pieces of. The tour is a 2 part walking tour. Our tour was small only about 7 people total since we were the early birds. The first part is ground level and we had a very nice tour guide (katie) tell us all about the history of the lighthouse and point out different sites along the walk. The second part is the ascend up the lighthouse, which was not bad (definitely an easier walk up than the key west light house) and every 25 steps there is a clearing with a window so you can go at a leisurely pace and catch your breath. The view from the top is incredible. There is a different tour guide up there (patty) who was very informative, willing to take pics, and very knowledgeable about the lighthouse and the area. Overall It's an awesome tour for locals and visitors alike. I would definitely recommend going during their first tour the 10:25, as the tour following up after us was easily 4 times larger which could make the climb a bit challenging. read more

A neat little find in the heart of Jupiter. A lot on the history of the natives and during WWII this lighthouse had a radio station used to track German submarines and watch for possible bombers. Very short walk from the gift shop/museum to lighthouse. 12 dollars for admission to the small yet fascinating museum and lighthouse. Great view at the top! read more

Love the Jupiter lighthouse! I've lived in south Florida a good chunk of my life and never got around to going. Now that I'm a jupiter local I've finally gotten the chance to go for an engagement session with one of my clients! It was sooo beautiful. Not as many stairs as I thought, but bring water if it's a hot day, lol. Tons of photo ops too. read more

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The Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum is special place for our family. We are one of hundreds of families who have purchased a tribute brick that honors a loved one. These bricks are used to build the pathways around the property. The bricks are not expensive and they sure do make you feel good when you see your loved ones names imprinted on them. The lighthouse was built in 1853 and in 1973 it was placed on the National Registry for Historic Places. This was a very important action that will protect the lighthouse for many years to come. They accept donations and raise funds to maintain the property. You can also become a member and save money on tours while helping out a good cause. There is a small fee to tour the lighthouse during normal business hours. A special moonlight tour in the evening costs around $20.00 per person. The tour takes about 75 minutes and you have to able to climb stairs. There is a gift shop with many different items to purchase and all of this is being supported by a super friendly volunteer staff. read more

Very interesting history and beautiful view up top. Staff is very knowledgeable and run a great tour. There is plenty of parking and the cost is $7 per person. The tour includes a visit and tour of the old light keepers house as well as workshop. They have a beautiful banyan on site. There is a cute little giftshop as well as a small museum. Great tour, definitely recommend it; since there is not much sightseeing in Jupiter! read more

This lighthouse was very cozy. It's by guided tour only. You can find coupons for this place for like a dollar off, but know that your money goes into maintaining this place. It's beautiful from the top of the lighthouse. Our tour guide gave us so much insightful information. At first we were a little meh about having to go on a guided tour, but it was well worth it. Recommended! read more

This is the first time I've gone to the Jupiter Lighthouse. I've lived here in South Florida for 30 years. The tour guide was very informative and kept the tour going at a nice pace, not too fast or too slow Besides learning about the lighthouse,. we learned about the history of the Native People of the area and how the area came to be called the Treasure Coast. I love history and could listen to this kind of thing all day! The climb is not too bad but the view is more than worth it! The guide kindly offered to take pictures for the folks who wanted group shots when we were at the top of the lighthouse. The grounds are lovely and well kept The little museum is interesting and worth a visit. It won't take another 30 years for me to visit the Jupiter Lighthouse again. read more

Just a quick day trip from Ft Lauderdale. This is a great inexpensive tour. Josh was our tour guide and he was great. Very personable & was able to answer any questions that were resented to him. There's 105 stairs in the lighthouse but when you get to the top the view is worth it. The museum is small but packed with information. A great way to spend part of your day. read more

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I had no clue it would be so awesome before I went here. Make sure to go to the 2 museums, one is left of the lighthouse in a white small building the other is next to the shop. The path leading to the lighthouse had stones with beautiful messages on it of people that support the lighthouse. Also do not forget to go down the trail to the water too you can sit there on a bench, with amazing views. To get a real sense of what it is like I made a video for you of my Jupiter lighthouse visit. You can find it in the link to my profile. Or just search for "Livia and tipu" on youtube. I moved to Jupiter and made videos of the best attractions, this is one of them. Enjoy ! read more

I enjoyed this more than I expected. Wonderful views from the top and totally awesome tree- I won't describe too much so you can see for yourself. The museum and trail to lighthouse provided a lot of interesting information. The staff was welcoming and friendly. I would definitely return for a nice little trip. There's a lot of cool restaurants nearby too! read more

I enjoyed our walk to the top of the lighthouse my only problem was my legs felt like rubber after talking the steps to the top! Everyone was super friendly! read more

What a cool place. There is a $12 admission, but that allows you to climb the lighthouse. The views are beautiful, just a fun way to enjoy the sunshine state on a free afternoon. I recommend a trip there if you're in the area. read more

I love historical sites and I will take whatever I will get because there is not a ton in South Florida, but it's not a site I loved. When you get there you pay a fee and wait with a group of people (ours was about 20) and a tour guide takes you to the lighthouse and museum. I'm not a huge fan of guided tours, so it was a little annoying in my opinion. When you get to the lighthouse, which was absolutely beautiful the guide directs the group up to the top. Now, I was unable to go up to the top because I found it was way to claustrophobic, hearding up the tiny and narrow stairs with a group of 20 people (if it was a a smaller group or just my husband and I then I could have definitely done it). So beware: if you are claustrophobic then don't go up because you may have a panic attack like I almost did. My husband went to the top and said it was a beautiful view and I stayed at the bottom and took pictures, which was very relaxing. After the lighthouse, the guide takes you to a little house on the property where she explains more history of early Floridians. They have a gift shop and museum that tells about Native American culture that you can visit before or after you trip up the house. All and all, it was a very nice day and if you are in the area, I would check it out. But I wasn't completely in awe of it. read more

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I visited a friend this past weekend who has lived in the area the past three years but never climbed the lighthouse. While visiting she suggested it and I was game! Being August in Florida, it wasn't the worst weather, but wasn't the best either...I'm used to hot & humid from where I live anyway. So what you do is, you check in & purchase your $12 ticket at the gift shop, which is attached the museum (which is free of charge). The tour will walk over together with a guide to the lighthouse. There are about 35 steps UP to the Lighthouse and then 100+ with a landing every 25-ish steps. It wasn't the worst climb, but it's a winding staircase, no air conditioning but the view at the top is amazing and there was a nice breeze! It's a great spot for taking pictures! After everyone is done and back down (going down those stairs is worse than going up in some ways...) there is a history spiel if you care to stay for it, we didn't - we were sweaty, so we opted out with a few others. It was a nice experience overall, and I highly suggest it while visiting the area. After - you can head across the water for a drink, or 5.... :) read more

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The cost is $12 for adults, $10 for seniors, $6 for Children 6-18. Free for kids under 6 and free for Military & family (with ID). The fee is worth it. There is a lovely gift store and next door to it (in the same building) is a small museum. The trail to the Lighthouse is nice. It forks at one point so be sure to explore both sides so you don't miss the small house on one side. But once you arrive at the lighthouse the docent will make you wait until the last group returns down. The steps aren't really big enough to have folks going up and down at the same time. The give you a colored lanyard before you go up and they write down the number in each party. There are guided tours at 11 & 2 pm and next time I go I'll take the guided tour since I'm sure I'll learn even more guided. There about 4 stops along the staircase with window views for pictures or really where you can catch your breath. There is a total of 105 steps to reach the top. But once you reach it, it's extremely worth it. I have asthma & am scared of heights. I did it, you can too. At the foot of lighthouse there is a clearing with a Japanese style gazebo (for weddings), some benches, etc and a large Banyan tree (from India) Also nearby there are two other buildings to see, so there's plenty to see there for anyone who can't or would rather not climb the steps up to the lighthouse. As always I could have easily spent more time than I did in this location and should probably go on my own next time. It isn't large but there is plenty of see and read about. The small museum also talks about the Native Americans who lived in the area and includes some artifacts. read more

My wife and I really had a great time taking a tour of the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse. We had a tough time with the stairs, due to our health situation; but, our guide was very understanding; and, patient. Even though we got to the top way behind everyone else, we still had plenty of time to take in the scenery; and, look at the mechanics of the light. The museum part was limited to the tiki hut and the pioneer homestead, another building was closed for some reason. We bought some souvenirs and water in the gift shop and left a tip for our guide. Well worth the stop! read more

Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Jupiter, Florida

What a wonderful place everyone was so polite and the grounds are kept up so nice. I will be going back... And what a view from the top of the lighthouse! read more

It was interesting, to say the least. I don't know what possessed me to go to this museum with a 4 year old that can't even climb the lighthouse. The family wanted to go and it was somewhat enjoyable. The price wasn't bad for the experience and it had some neat artifacts to see along the way to the lighthouse. It was in a nice area in Jupiter, FL and the weather was great. read more

Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Jupiter, Florida