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Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse & Museum

4931 South Peninsula Drive, Ponce Inlet, FL 32127
386 761 1821
4.5 of 5 stars 110 Reviews
Type: Lighthouses, Beaches, Observation Decks/ Towers
Activities: Getting married
Description: This lighthouse will take your breath away. Is it the gorgeous view, the 175 foot long climb, or the romance of it all?
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Louisville, Georgia
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012

This is much more than just climbing up the steps of a lighthouse and looking at some old homes. This is a step back to a past when families lived in primitive locations in order to provide safety and rescue of passing mariners. On top of that, this is a really good science lesson in how huge prisms focus small... More

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sonoma
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012

This was a great attraction. Could spend at least 4 hrs. walking around & looking at everything & reading about how lighthouse life was way back when. Inexpensive also. If you go to Daytona area, don't miss this next trip. More

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Deltona, FL
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83 reviews 83 reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012

If you like lighthouses this is a must. Great little place with a small gift shop after your climb you can walk over to the beach and cool off. More

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Cookeville, Tennessee
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2012

very hot inside the lighthouse but when we got to the top it was awesome!!! and the museum was informative old ships and the story of the lighthouse was pretty cool. More

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North East, Pennsylvania
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2012

Nice grounds, well presented lighthouse. This was a self guided tour. More

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Boynton Beach
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2012

If you have an hour to burn, this is a great adventure. There's a lot of history here. The grounds are immaculate and the self guided tour winds thru the building and the 277 steps to the top of the lighthouse. Whew! More

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New Smyrna Beach, Florida
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36 reviews 36 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2012

It's a lighthouse, lots of steps to a beautiful ocean view, typical for a lighthouse. Whats special here are the grounds, lots of old buildings open to visitors, beautiful grounds. More

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Paramus
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2012

By far one of the most enjoyable things to do in Ponce Inlet is climb the Lighthouse. The view is incredible and breath taking. The value is great and it has some great history to learn about. More

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6 reviews 6 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2012
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I love the view from the top o the light house, it's amazing. Well worth the climb More

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Ontario, Canada
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95 reviews 95 reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
59 helpful votes 59 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2012
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From Ormand Beach, you drive south Hwy A1A, to Ponce Inlet and you can see the lighthouse from a long way off. It is worth a visit, and climb to the top if you are able. It is worth the climb. But even if you do not climb it, there are quite a few interesting buildings and information there about... More

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